Suspension Tech Have a question about modifying your suspension? Ask it here.

SOA lift?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 09-16-2006, 05:04 PM
richlo's Avatar
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 8
richlo is an unknown quantity at this point
Default SOA lift?

hi, i am new to the blazer world, but i just acquired a 2001 Blazer ZX2 2-door a little while ago. However, i am familiar with jeeps, and a very popular lift with them is the Spring Over Axle lift... its pretty self explanitory, you take an axle that was on top of the spring, and move it to the bottom of the spring. i was just wondering if you can do this with the rear axle of a 01 blazer? also, what can i do to get this more off-road ready (can i remove trac bars, sway bars, etc to get more articulation while still remaining street-able)?
 
  #2  
Old 09-16-2006, 06:04 PM
sledneck16's Avatar
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: North Bay, Ontario
Posts: 297
sledneck16 is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: SOA lift?

if you really want a decent on road and very capable off road blazer definetly go with a SOA out back, and you have 2 options out front--and 5' lift (superlift is nice) but if you wanna ditch the traction bars you should go with a solid front axle swap as well with a SOA on that........

theres really not that much to choose from with our trucks---but what there is out there is great!
 
  #3  
Old 09-16-2006, 07:03 PM
richlo's Avatar
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 8
richlo is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: SOA lift?

so there wount be any driveshaft/u-joint issues with the increased angle? and for the istallation all that has to be done is re-weld the spring mounts from the bottom of the axle to the top?
 
  #4  
Old 09-16-2006, 10:33 PM
sledneck16's Avatar
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: North Bay, Ontario
Posts: 297
sledneck16 is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: SOA lift?

im 99% sure you'll be fine angle wise out back----I personally haven't done a SOA so im not sure---anyone?
 
  #5  
Old 09-17-2006, 03:18 AM
ceanern's Avatar
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Canton PA
Posts: 343
ceanern is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: SOA lift?

not sure but listening... Was thinking of doing the same thing with my blaze. But just gotta have the time to do so.
 
  #6  
Old 10-21-2006, 08:11 PM
richlo's Avatar
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 8
richlo is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: SOA lift?

anyone? any help is much appreciated.
 
  #7  
Old 10-28-2006, 06:30 PM
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: lima ohio(school) quakertown pa(home)
Posts: 66
Cow Killer is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: SOA lift?

go to www.zr2usa.com they will help you out more. only zr2 owners are alowed. they wouldnt let me.

i would say the rear angles will be steep, probly wont be able to use stock rear shaft.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
johnnymurad
Lifting Tech
7
01-29-2012 01:02 PM
Sean Braswell
Lifting Tech
9
04-28-2011 03:54 PM
Steinbruchsoldat
Lifting Tech
11
02-03-2011 05:55 PM
NVANZEE
Lifting Tech
1
05-14-2008 07:57 PM
NVANZEE
Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
6
02-26-2008 05:04 PM



Quick Reply: SOA lift?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:03 PM.