Well, I'm starting this build thread, as I am going to finally be putting an RC 2.5" Lift, along with a 2" body lift on the blazer here very shortly. I currently have both lifts, new leaf springs, and new wheels and tires on order. They're supposed to be here on the 31st.

I've enjoyed this rig for a few years stock, other than putting a set of Dextero AT's and keeping up on maintenance. But its time that she gets some well deserved work.

 

Slowly making progress on the suspension lift.
Ive got new leaf springs installed and new speed nuts for the new shocks installed. Observing and fixing issues I find with her. But I'm looking forward to continuing progress on the ole girl.

 

Slowly making progress on the front, the rear is completed and looks awesome! Also, while I had the battery tray out, I figured I'd do a Craigslist rebuild on the battery tray and hit it with some paint for rust prevention.

 

Looking good so far!

 

Forgot to update, the rear is done!

 

Thank you AJBert! This is my first lift kit install.

 

I'm looking at replacing my rear springs soon. Any hints and tricks you learned replacing yours?

 

Yes!
1. The grinder is your friend here during removal, I watched a video and gleaned some information that made my life way easier here!


That is the link to the video that helped me out on this one.

Also I don't necessarily recommend this, but I did it as I was being lazy. I used my floor jack and a long 2x4 to jack up my fuel tank just enough to tap the new bolt in with a hammer. On the other side, I used the same method on the muffler. You won't need a ton of lift, just enough to get it started and tapped in.

Also, if for some reason you can't get the axle to sit properly on the alignment studs, whilst mounting the perch and U bolts, go ahead and take the bolts out of your rear sway bar to get them mounted. After everything is bolted back up, if you can't get the sway bar realigned, let the blazer down and bounce the rear end to help settle the springs. You should then be able to bolt the sway bar back up without any issues.

Other than that, it should be pretty straight forward.

I definitely would suggest having a Pry bar handy for various tasks.

If you have any questions or run into anything, feel free to ask!

 

This is great. Thanks so much.

I replaced my rear shackles in 2017 so I hope those bolts won't be too bad to get off.

It is the front bolts that concerned me, both due to corrosion and access.

For the corrosion my fall back plan was to use an angle grinder with a cutoff wheel which looks like was used in the video.

The hint about lifting the gas tank is good to know. However, I might be dropping the gas tank to replace the pump before I do the springs. If I do and it looks like I can get the bolt out, I was going to replace it with one put in the opposite way to make future access easier.

I'll be saving your post for future reference!

 

You've got this! I'm by no means a professional, but I've been wrenching since I was 12. Everything I know and or have learned has been just by doing it and figuring it out. Also through referencing forums, YouTube, online research, etc.

I also forgot to mention on this build... I'm the second owner of this blazer, I got it with 86,000 miles!

New rubbers and wheels are in! The wife will be home soon and we are headed to pick them up! I can't wait to get them on! The ole girl will be rolling on 32's! I'll update later today once I have them.