I have a 98 blazer 4dr 4x4 that I bought used. I am sure that the previous owner cranked the t-bars. What is the stock ride height? It is sitting a little crooked and one of the adjuster bolts is tightened more than the other. I just want to make sure I don't kill the front end.

Thanks for all the help

 

i cant get the measurement for ya but i would assume the passenger side is the side that is sagging and the one with the bolt farther in. That is common with blazers. The passenger side torsion bar tends to sag more than the drivers side.

 

Yes it is.

 

I posted this 2 years ago. It's a bit complicated and unfortunately, the pics were lost over time, but the official way (straight from the Chevy shop manual) is this way:


Trim Height Inspection Procedure

Z Height
Trim height is a predetermined measurement relating to vehicle ride height. Incorrect trim heights may cause symptoms similar to alignment problems. Check the trim heights when you diagnose steering or vibration complaints.
The Z dimension measurement determines the proper ride height for the front end. The Z dimension is different for RWD vehicles and 4WD or A4WD vehicles. The 4WD and A4WD vehicles have different points of measurement to determine Z height. Use the torsion bar adjusting arm in order to adjust Z height. RWD vehicles have no adjustment and could require replacement of suspension components.

On 4WD and A4WD vehicles, measure Z height from the center line of the pivot bolt (1) down to the lowest inboard edge of the steering knuckle (2).
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Trim all curb Z heights at 114.0-128.0mm (4.6-5.0in). To adjust Z height, turn the bolt that contacts the torsion arm as needed. One revolution of the bolt into the nut increases the Z height by 6.0mm (0.2in) (1).
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Z Height Measurement
Measure the Z height using the following procedure:
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Lift the front bumper of the vehicle up around 38mm (1.5in).
Gently remove your hands. Let the vehicle settle by itself.
Repeat the jounce operation two more times for a total of three times.
Measure the Z dimension.
Push the front bumper of the vehicle down about 38mm (1.5in).
Gently remove your hands. Let the vehicle rise by itself.
Repeat the jounce operation two more times for a total of three times.

Important
True trim height is the average of the high and low measurements.

Measure the Z dimension.
Find the average of the high and low measurements. This is the true Z dimension.

 

Your right it is a bit complicated. I'm sure the photos would help too bad they got lost. I was thinking it could be measured from the top or center of hub to the fender and that should give you a fairly accurate reading. Just don't know what that measurement should be.

Thanks again for the help

 

Can anybody please measure from center of hub up to fender for me?? I would like to work on it this weekend.

Thanks

 

It would need to be a 4x4 at stock ride height (not lifted or lowered) to help you.

 

Yes, Just hoping someone could get me the numbers (or several people so I have an average) so I don't have to stand in a Walmart parking lot with a tape measure!!