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Old Apr 4, 2017 | 08:52 AM
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One could say it's a night and day difference
 
Old Apr 4, 2017 | 03:23 PM
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Blazer looks cool! I've got the same nexen tires.
 
Old Apr 4, 2017 | 09:05 PM
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From what I have heard; the 95/96 headlights are too dim compared to other years. In addition to the quad mod I added a Hi-Beam Bulb into the low beam spot on the passenger side to help see children & pets as the dart onto the pavement from behind obstructions.

It's tricky to get the right bulb though. Seems like the Hi-Beam [with red ring around the base] has a guide to lock into the housing and low beam [yellow ring] has it differently. One is a single blade and the other a double. It just took some "extra searching" at the salvage yard to get that bulb configuration. I would have done both but think maybe it would annoy oncoming vehicles.

When I get around to the extras I'm sure I will have LEDs too.
 

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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 03:00 PM
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I love what you have done with the blazer. Mines pretty similar.

Im looking into adding 31's and I'm seeing your set up. 2" Shackles and a torsion bar lift. How are your caster angles on alignment? Does the steering feel floaty in the freeway?

Also any rubbing issues? If so where exactly?
 
Old Jul 13, 2017 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by philipfreire
I love what you have done with the blazer. Mines pretty similar.

Im looking into adding 31's and I'm seeing your set up. 2" Shackles and a torsion bar lift. How are your caster angles on alignment? Does the steering feel floaty in the freeway?

Also any rubbing issues? If so where exactly?
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Haven't had any alignment issues. Freeway driving is great, although around town around 45-50mph it seems to want to drift some, not like it's uncontrollable or anything, but I also haven't had it realigned since I turned the torsion bars DOWN a couple turns a while back to level the front with the rear (didn't like the front higher than the rear...)

My 31's did rub even with the t-bars cranked pretty good, on the lower bumper valance (easily fixable by some trimming, although now I have most of that lower valance ripped off lol) and the bottom of the rear of the fender, even after hammering it in some...
 
Old Jul 14, 2017 | 11:32 AM
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Thanks Blazen_red_4x4.

So basically the 2.5" lift from RC isn't enough to clear all issues with 31's eh? You have to raise the t-bars a bit and trim?

I hate the ride quality of raised t-bars, especially on the highway. Thanks bro.
 
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add a body lift also
 
Old Jul 14, 2017 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by newguy
add a body lift also
this

I personally just don't like body lifts...
 
Old Jul 15, 2017 | 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by blazen_red_4x4
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I personally just don't like body lifts...
i dont either but if you want 31s
 
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Originally Posted by newguy
i dont either but if you want 31s
correction, if you want 31's and no rub
 



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