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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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Hey from NS!

About to pick up a 1999 Blazer 4DR 4WD from the father inlaw tomorrow (Hoping) for 750.00

The exterior and interior is mint. But he used it to tow his motorboat so i'm guessing a once over on the suspension will be required.

Some of my goals for this vehicle will be:

Winterize it because they salt the roads in winter.
And Raise the truck 2" suspension with a 2" Body lift.

Any suggestions on wether I should replace the suspension or components prior to getting some shackles and adjusting the torsion bar?


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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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you don't have to replace the shocks with a tbar crank and shackle lift I did just because I wanted new shocks... and welcome to the forum
 
Old Jul 15, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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Thanks Benny.

Actually I been watching your build for a while and appreciate how it came. Now is the opportunity to perhaps (if you don't mind). copy some of your ideas because they go really well with a blazer.

So when I so the suspension I should get new shocks as well. (Edit: Missed your part on the shock comment) What is a good brand to price shock?

But anyways what is a good shock to do anyhow? hehe


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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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I have rough country shocks, they are considered one of the cheaper brands but I like mine. You could also check 4wheelparts.com they will give you a good idea of all of the other shocks out there, and that's cool you're getting ideas from my truck. When I first came on here I got ideas from another member.
 
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Welcome!!
 
Old Jul 15, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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another one from Nova Scotia!

what the hell is Alex (Sisk) doing, begging everyone he sees driving a Blazer to join the forum?

just joking.


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Welcome from New Zealand!
 
Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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Sisk is from NS?

That's good news. I always have lots of beer, smokes and willing to work on trucks/cars. Maybe i'll find him and hook up.
 
Old Jul 16, 2010 | 10:03 AM
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He's from Halifax actually, and welcome from Ontario.
 
Old Jul 16, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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Halifax? Jeez i'm in the Eastern Passage area!

Like 10-15 mins away!

Good to know!
 



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