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Old Apr 17, 2018 | 04:47 PM
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Just received my 1.25" spacers in the mail! I'll get them on this weekend, and take some pics.
 
Old May 10, 2018 | 04:03 PM
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Mine had 1 inch in the rear when i got it, i moved them to the front and put 2" in the back
Dont know if it handles any better, since i relocated my rear stabilizer to the scrap metal pile at the same time! 😀
But i didnt need to grind my bolts to fit the 1" in the front so maybe they are 1.25"? Looks beefier with some spacin in the front anyway
 
Old May 10, 2018 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by newguy
My last truck I had 2 inch in the back and 1.5 in the front. Had no issues at all
I looked into spacers for the front before I came across a ZR2 drivetrain for a good price. My concern was with the front and using spacers to even out the rear axle ( ZR2 3.9" wider Blazer axle ) and stock front track width that is 2" narrower than ZR2.
I read that spacers under 2" do not affect handling/suspension geometry and bearing wear significantly for street driving. 1 1/4 is recommended minimum to avoid stud trimming. I haven't made up my mind whether to just add 1 1/4 spacers on the rear or upgrade to an 8.5 in the rear with 1" spacers up front to even out track width and add fender flares/molding to cover the tires. Right now ( stock with 18" Camaro rims ) I am at the limit on the front for tire coverage and state law. I am also considering an AWD Bravada conversion. I assume the ZR2 pickup axle is the same width as the Blazer, can anyone confirm or dispute that ? Hmmm decisions decisions ....
 

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Old May 11, 2018 | 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 2004 Blazer
I looked into spacers for the front before I came across a ZR2 drivetrain for a good price. My concern was with the front and using spacers to even out the rear axle ( ZR2 3.9" wider Blazer axle ) and stock front track width that is 2" narrower than ZR2.
I read that spacers under 2" do not affect handling/suspension geometry and bearing wear significantly for street driving. 1 1/4 is recommended minimum to avoid stud trimming. I haven't made up my mind whether to just add 1 1/4 spacers on the rear or upgrade to an 8.5 in the rear with 1" spacers up front to even out track width and add fender flares/molding to cover the tires. Right now ( stock with 18" Camaro rims ) I am at the limit on the front for tire coverage and state law. I am also considering an AWD Bravada conversion. I assume the ZR2 pickup axle is the same width as the Blazer, can anyone confirm or dispute that ? Hmmm decisions decisions ....
For me, I've been leaning towards adding 1.25" spacers to the rear only to even out the track a bit to make it more sure-footed off the pavement. I'm not a "4-Wheeler" but do go off-pavement and the 1.25" spacers for the rear seemed like a good/easy/inexpensive mod that is not so extreme to cause me headaches down the road.
 
Old Jun 18, 2018 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by newguy
My last truck I had 2 inch in the back and 1.5 in the front. Had no issues at all
do you have pics of the stance with fronts and rears installed, i just ordered the same for my 4dr
 
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