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Old 11-19-2007, 10:05 PM
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I just got this sweet set of four 33 inch tires off a gmc jimmy so i want to know what i half to do to get my stock 96 blazer 2wd to fit them if i trim the fenders will that be enuff . im kinda broke for the lift kit.. any ideas..in order for the jimmy to have them was there a lift kit on it? i dont think cause i seen the wheel well was sharp from rubbing..any help is appreciated
 
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ANY 1? PLEASE ANY1?


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2 inch suspension lift, 2 inch body lift, and some trimming needed.

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appreciate it, can u give me a cheap estimate?


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doing it all yourself will be $300-$400

rear shackles can be $50-$100
torsion twist - free
body lift $150-$250
wheel allignment $60-$80
trimming fenders- free.
 
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you may also need new wheels. most 33" tires are 12.5" wide which is too much for stock wheels. in THIS THREAD Hanr3 explained that the max tire width on stock rims is 11.5"


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Just my opinion; I think I would want to use a little wider then stock rim with 12.5's
General rule of thumb is 4"-4.5". The tire can be a maximum of 4.5" wider then the rim. Your stock rim is 7", that puts your max tire width at 11.5", 12.5 are too wide for your rim. Another thing to do is check with the tire manufacture, they have recommended rim dimensions for every tire they make. Most have that info posted on-line at their website.
 
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doing it all yourself will be $300-$400

rear shackles can be $50-$100
torsion twist - free
body lift $150-$250
wheel allignment $60-$80
trimming fenders- free.
2WD Blazers dont have torsion bars. You need lift spindles like those from fab tech. Either that or spring spacers work too and they are cheaper but dont lift as much in most cases.
 
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One thing to remember when lifting a 2wd it isa big recomendation to use lift spindles to maintain front end geometry so your other suspension parts to wear out faster, another thing is when using a lift spindle is to use tubularupper control arms they help big time with your camber, note to rob must find tubular upper control arms for yours lol!!
 
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One thing to remember when lifting a 2wd it isa big recomendation to use lift spindles to maintain front end geometry so your other suspension parts to wear out faster, another thing is when using a lift spindle is to use tubularupper control arms they help big time with your camber, note to rob must find tubular upper control arms for yours lol!!
......yeah i know, would have made that afternoon much easier thats for sure, LOL!! Hopefully though next time the front end will need service will be for the install of a solid axle (oh yeah!!).
 
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solid axle would be sweet, what kind are you thinking of puttin in
 


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