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Forum: Lifting Tech
07-01-2009, 09:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,228
Posted By burningsun

if your thinking of transplanting the body on to...

if your thinking of transplanting the body on to a full sizes chassis, you won't be able to use the full size blazer you probably would have to do a short wide pickup, i think thats closest to out...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-18-2009, 11:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,228
Posted By burningsun

if you go to my photos you can see pictures of my...

if you go to my photos you can see pictures of my truck with the 2inch kit on my car and pictures of the t-bar crank set up on my car. In both setups I still have a add a leaf in the back so with...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-13-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,746
Posted By burningsun

I guess I could even have some lower control arms...

I guess I could even have some lower control arms made that have a better ball joint angle. Right now travel is limited by axle and bumpstop.. When I get these axles in I'm going to trim my bumstop...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-13-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,430
Posted By burningsun

to be honest I can get 3 to 3 1/2 inches with...

to be honest I can get 3 to 3 1/2 inches with these kits, but the axle limits, and the bumpstop help limit also, not the ball joints like with stock arms and t-bar crank, Yeah ball joints wear out...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-12-2009, 10:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,430
Posted By burningsun

I've put probably 1500 miles maybe more in the...

I've put probably 1500 miles maybe more in the month its been on. I just want to clarify that I did not want the 6 inch kit. I would have bought that if I did. If I wanted that much lift i would go...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-12-2009, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,746
Posted By burningsun

I don't know if anyone here has actually compared...

I don't know if anyone here has actually compared the rough country control arms with stock... They are Longer...... they do allow for more travel... You can tell the front end has a wider track now...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-11-2009, 07:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,430
Posted By burningsun

Ball joints are not a problem anyways.. who has...

Ball joints are not a problem anyways.. who has problem with ball joints with these upper control arms?.. I did when I was using the ole T-bar crank everyone here is so proud of. My ride drives soo...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-11-2009, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,746
Posted By burningsun

BTW OE axles can cost as much as 250 at the local...

BTW OE axles can cost as much as 250 at the local parts stores.. So twice the money for an upgrade for all blazers with 2 inch or 6 inch or no lift.... That will allow for all the suspension travel...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-11-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,746
Posted By burningsun

I see your point but the good thing about THESE...

I see your point but the good thing about THESE AXLES could be usefull for everyone with a blazer that would like to have more than stock suspension trave I would have done the 6 inch kit if it was...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-11-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,228
Posted By burningsun

I'VE done both lifts.... T-bar crank and now...

I'VE done both lifts.... T-bar crank and now Rough Country 2inch.. Sorry to say but the t-bar crank is NOT the way to go... Ok yes CV Axles get in bad binds when fully extended, ie tire off the...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-11-2009, 12:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,746
Posted By burningsun

2 inch lift???WHO WANTS HIGH ANGLE CV AXLES

Who would buy CV AXLES that would allow us to use all of our suspension travel? Is your Answer?, YES. Well, your in luck!! I am having axles made for me as a R and D process for a company that...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-11-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,228
Posted By burningsun

Over all I like my kit.. I just don't like my CV...

Over all I like my kit.. I just don't like my CV axles.. I have found companies that make solutions now but its mostly custom fabing costing 1000 for each side... this is not per axles but a custom...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-11-2009, 10:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,430
Posted By burningsun

* update big update* I have been in contact...

* update big update* I have been in contact with a company that makes CV axles for this type of aplication.. Its I am sending them an axle and they are going to make me a pair for me. I am...
Forum: Builds
06-10-2009, 10:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 736
Posted By burningsun

My Frankenstien Project

Anyhow.. I looking around for a 3/4 or 1 ton pickup that is totalled. I think it would rock to put the drive train and suspension set up on my blazer, It'll take stripping the thing down take body...
Forum: Builds
06-10-2009, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,435
Posted By burningsun

where in the H did you get such a big number on...

where in the H did you get such a big number on the engine swap.. I'm going to do a engine swap, but I'm going to be using a 4.8 or 5.3.. possibly a LS1.. I have some LS1 heads off a vette, may just...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-10-2009, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By burningsun

did that kid quit the forum.. did he ever get a...

did that kid quit the forum.. did he ever get a decent alignment? I may get a body lift after i get my front differential dropped down.
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-09-2009, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,430
Posted By burningsun

Does anyone know what the spline count is on the...

Does anyone know what the spline count is on the front CV of 97 and up blazers what about the spline count on the ZR2 package? Does anyone know the spline count on a 1500 series 2500 and 3500 full...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-08-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,430
Posted By burningsun

well the upper control arms from Rough Country...

well the upper control arms from Rough Country are longer arms. How much longer I'm not too sure.. Maybe not enough to make a difference.. I need to check and see how much room is left when the axle...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-07-2009, 09:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,430
Posted By burningsun

thats the one thing about the longer shaft that...

thats the one thing about the longer shaft that I've been trying to figure out. It looks like it maybe ok to go one inch. The kit makes our front wheels stick out wider and stretches those CV axles...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-06-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,430
Posted By burningsun

yeah simple matter on the passenger side. I'm...

yeah simple matter on the passenger side. I'm thinking a Ubolt holding the differential shaft against a mounting block that can be welded to the frame. There are Three mounting points for the front...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-06-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,430
Posted By burningsun

yeah I figured it was probably easier with the...

yeah I figured it was probably easier with the bigger lift since they pretty much add another cross member to the front which has all the necessary mounting points. All the fabrication is done for...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-05-2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,430
Posted By burningsun

2 inch lift CV AXLE POSSIBLE FIXES

I think I have found 2 possible fixes. Actually Bandi acctually mentioned one of them in his post, the other I have suggested in my previous post adding length to the CV Shafts to change the...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
06-04-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,300
Posted By burningsun

yeah those RC front control arms make the front...

yeah those RC front control arms make the front wider. I found some 15 by 10 rims old school 6 star alluminum real deep dish looks like around 5 or 6 inch backspacing. I would love some 31x11.5 or...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-04-2009, 10:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,570
Posted By burningsun

don't do the steering stablizer unless you want...

don't do the steering stablizer unless you want to blow the money.. It does look cool. but your not going to need that with just 31 inch tires, those are for 35's and larger.. They also hide a lot...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
06-04-2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 705
Posted By burningsun

sounds like a u joint. I replaced mine a few...

sounds like a u joint. I replaced mine a few months ago... I can't believe that thing didn't just lock up and flip me over on the interstate..
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-03-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,625
Posted By burningsun

It was likely the the CV boots time. I almost...

It was likely the the CV boots time. I almost want to say if you got over a hundred thousand miles just replace the axles. Especially if you touch the torsion bars. I may even add a few thick...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-02-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,625
Posted By burningsun

I just want to add a reminder that if you do...

I just want to add a reminder that if you do crank the t bars without the new control arms you will not get a good camber. And I will find a more durable cv axle, It maybe ass simple as adding an ...
Forum: Sights N Sounds
06-02-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,778
Posted By burningsun

I'd try it. bet I'd get further than that big ass...

I'd try it. bet I'd get further than that big ass dodge, but theyd likely be pulling me out. That dodge needed some bigger knobs on those tires, and hit it harder and faster. That seemed to be the...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
06-02-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,588
Posted By burningsun

Wow you had to extend the control arms how much...

Wow you had to extend the control arms how much lift did you get. I got my two inches maybe a hair more and my camber is dead on. What size tire are you using. I bet the grinding is from the axles...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-01-2009, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,874
Posted By burningsun

custom shafts usually start just shy of 300. But...

custom shafts usually start just shy of 300. But there is a shop here that put thicker shafts on my step dads SHO CV axles for 60. again just having maybe an inch longer shaft maybe enough for us...
Forum: Lifting Tech
06-01-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,874
Posted By burningsun

there are companies that make custom CV axles. ...

there are companies that make custom CV axles. that maybe the next thing I purchase.http://www.rcvperformance.com/engineering.html
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
06-01-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,911
Posted By burningsun

Yes it is worth it. For a few reasons,.....

Yes it is worth it. For a few reasons,.. Alignment and Tire wear upgraded shocks, and the ball joints are not put in crazy binds. Anyhow there has to be away to get rid of the CV problems... which...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
06-01-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,911
Posted By burningsun

Thats what my brother told me. And I am looking...

Thats what my brother told me. And I am looking around. It may be Tom Woods driveshaft company that makes them. My brother may have heard different. There is also a possibiltiy of having an inch...
Forum: Lifting Tech
05-30-2009, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,874
Posted By burningsun

Rough Country 2 inch kit

I know Bandi has posted a thread about his issues with the 2inch kit from Rough Country. I'm have some issues also, nothing too big. But I'm pretty sure I've found a fix for the CV issues and its...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-30-2009, 10:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,667
Posted By burningsun

I have a lock right locker in my ride cast...

I have a lock right locker in my ride cast about half of what those true track and eaton posi.... Go with the lock right.... You'll get that edge you want and sliding around dirt road corners with...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-28-2009, 12:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,911
Posted By burningsun

Bandi, the two inch difference is over stock and...

Bandi, the two inch difference is over stock and the FIT Kit, and I see what your talking about as with the axle angles, ( one of the off road companies just came out with a new C-V axle that will...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-27-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,942
Posted By burningsun

Yeah from lookin at the picture i'd say your in...

Yeah from lookin at the picture i'd say your in need of replacing most your suspension components you can get all ball joints, tie rods (inner outer sleeves), sway bar connectors, idler and pitman...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-26-2009, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 32,979
Posted By burningsun

you can break the axle nut loose by putting a...

you can break the axle nut loose by putting a sewdriver down in to the caliper and slots of the breaks, but if you want the engine running and the in four low go ahead. My opinion is if you want to...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-26-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,911
Posted By burningsun

So far I have to disagree with bandidolenny. How...

So far I have to disagree with bandidolenny. How long ago did he get his kit? They did a revision not to long ago. If you want to buy tires all the time just crank up the t-bars and do the shackle...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-26-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,588
Posted By burningsun

New update. no pics yet. The only problem I've...

New update. no pics yet. The only problem I've encountered is that the CV boots rub on the shocks and that the clamp at the small end of the boot may knock against the shock. I've noticed the paint...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-22-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 725
Posted By burningsun

do you do a lot of off roading? how does it take...

do you do a lot of off roading? how does it take the pounding I was wanting to get this kit but they raise the price like 6 hundred for it. you can do a dana 44 solid axle swap for less. Which is...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-22-2009, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,588
Posted By burningsun

I finished it yesterday got it aligned. All I...

I finished it yesterday got it aligned. All I have to say is that I should have done this a year ago. Its a combo of all the things I replaced. I relized that a idler arm isn't all that hard when you...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-18-2009, 08:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,588
Posted By burningsun

I didn't get to taking it apart till yesterday....

I didn't get to taking it apart till yesterday. All went pretty smoothly, going to get some bushings for lower arms and should have this all wrapped up to day. torsion bars were not as big a problem...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-15-2009, 07:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,588
Posted By burningsun

Thanks for all the input, even with the way i...

Thanks for all the input, even with the way i have it lifted right now im going through CV's but only with the driver side. Last year I replaced both axles, all ball joints, tie rods, pit man and...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-15-2009, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,588
Posted By burningsun

I just don't see how it'll hurt more than help....

I just don't see how it'll hurt more than help. The ball joints will be in a more factory like setting. The tie rod angles will be different than stock but not much more than how I have it set right...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-15-2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,588
Posted By burningsun

The installation of the Rough Country 2inch lift kit

I'm having trtouble locating a T-bar puller but I'm starting the work today looks like the weather may cooperate this weekend. I'm taking some before pictures and will post later today. As of right...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
05-15-2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By burningsun

Ive tried autozone and advanced auto and i can...

Ive tried autozone and advanced auto and i can not locate a torsion bar puller.
Forum: Engine & Internal
05-11-2009, 12:11 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 29,969
Posted By burningsun

I'm not doing a 350 swap, I'm doing a 5.3 or 4.8....

I'm not doing a 350 swap, I'm doing a 5.3 or 4.8. the power may not be as good as the 350 those guys are building. But the gasmilage will be soo much better and its still about 100 more hp than my...
Forum: Lifting Tech
05-05-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,625
Posted By burningsun

i'm running 31x10.5 on stock wheels. I have the...

i'm running 31x10.5 on stock wheels. I have the tbar cranked up and a leaf added in the back from a jeep. This setup is super stiff you don't get any body roll. But forget about alignment. The speedo...
Forum: Off Roading
05-03-2009, 01:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,531
Posted By burningsun

the 32 are going to be a pain for ya see if you...

the 32 are going to be a pain for ya see if you can't trade them for some 31's, find a used tire dealer most will do some bartering. I know a guy with a s10 he has just the torsion key adjuster and...
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