Well I just added 1.5" shackles and cranked the t-bars up 1" (drivers side) and 1.5" (passenger side) to level it out. So now theres no more rubbing. It looks pretty good now with the 2" BL. I also just added a brush guard that I ordered off ebay from accessories of america. I should have some pics by this weekend. I'm really happy now with the way it turned out and looks. Now I just need to order up some KC lights for the brush guard and I'll be good.

 

Sounds awesome, that is what I want to doto my truck so I would be very interested in seeing pics. I am just waiting till I coop this fall and will be living at home so I will have money to spend on the blazer at that point. I have been trying to figure out what I am going to do for about 6 months now and just am waiting on being at home to have the tools and space to work on it, the money, and the time to do it.

-Lenny

 

Should have pics by tomorrow. As for money, I understand that being the broke college student that I am. But so far its been pretty cheap to get my blazer to where its at.

Rims/ tires- $120 (bought used off a friend
2" Body lift- $125shipped off ebay (performance accesories)
1.5" shacles- $70shipped (synergy offroad)
brush guard- $270shipped off ebay
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$ 585total

which isn't to bad considering how much better my blazer looks. Plus when you buy a couple things here and there you don't feel like your spending a ton.

 

How hard was it to put that 2" body lift on?

 

Yeah, thats why I was wanting to go that route since it acheives what I want/think I need and it is cheap. I am definately wondering how hard it was to install the bodylift, as that is one thing I am not totally looking forward to. Also if you can get a pic of what the brushguard looks like with the body lift installed. Did you raise the mounting location for the brushguard like how the bumpers are rasied?? Thanks for all the help and keep up the good work.

-Lenny

 

The body lift wasn't hard at all. It took me a little longer than I wanted just because there weretwo bolts that wouldn't come out. All the other body mount bolts came right out except the two. I'd say it would have taken me about a good 4hrs of working to get it done. Instead it took like 8 because I spent about 2hrs on each bolt.This was also my first time doing a BL with just basic tools laying around the garage. Also had the same problems with the shackles. 3bolts came out ok and 1 took a couple hours before I just drilled out the whole bushing. I would also recommend replacing the bushings as long as your doing the shackles. Overall If you are mechanically inclined it shouldn't be a problem.

 

Did you have to do any mods to the gas filler tube either at where you fill up or at the tank? If so how hard was that? Yeah I was thinking I should replace the bushings when I do shackles anyhow. I thought about replacing all my bushings but I am not sure if I am going to do it.

-Lenny

 

Actually I didn't have to touch anything with the gas tank or filler neck. When I was researching it on here I heard you had to adjust it, but it didn't say anything in the instructions. So far I probably filled up my gas tank about 10times and haven't had a problem or any leaks.

Also as far as having a rock hard ride when raising the t-bars, I've put on about 30miles since I adjusted them and my ride feels the same. The roads are also in pretty good shape here so thats probably why, but it still rides about the same.

 

does the brush guard fit okay with the body lift on???

 

If the brush guard mounts like the hunter does it should move up with the bumper relocation brackets. I've been looking into it myself and i finally ordered a body lift yesterday from Jigg (synergy offroad). When i get it put on ill let ya know if i hit any snags. Shouldnt though i dont think. If i do, like i told lenny ill post up what ya need to make it work (brackets, bolts,etc).