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trimming fenders - 11/19/2007 8:05:20 PM
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felonyblazer96
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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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RE: trimming fenders - 11/20/2007 6:56:16 AM
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cliro
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2 inch suspension lift, 2 inch body lift, and some trimming needed.
instead of getting into a panic looking for answers try the search button, there are probably pages of info related to your question.
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RE: trimming fenders - 11/20/2007 7:24:06 AM
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cliro
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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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RE: trimming fenders - 11/20/2007 9:18:05 AM
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otnietdehoooo
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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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RE: trimming fenders - 11/21/2007 11:51:00 AM
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RCars2
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ORIGINAL: cliro
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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Repair List:
Fender Rubbing Issue
Fuel Pump
Alignment
T-Case <--Fixed Finally
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RE: trimming fenders - 11/21/2007 1:26:39 PM
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thegr81
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One thing to remember when lifting a 2wd it is a 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 tubular upper 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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RE: trimming fenders - 11/21/2007 2:10:40 PM
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RCars2
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One thing to remember when lifting a 2wd it is a 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 tubular upper 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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Repair List:
Fender Rubbing Issue
Fuel Pump
Alignment
T-Case <--Fixed Finally
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RE: trimming fenders - 11/21/2007 2:56:10 PM
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solid axle would be sweet, what kind are you thinking of puttin in
< Message edited by blznlowxtreme -- 11/21/2007 2:57:57 PM >
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RE: trimming fenders - 11/21/2007 3:36:29 PM
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RCars2
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As a minimum Dana 30 in the front, ideally a Dana 44 is what i want. For the rear either a GM 8.5 or Ford 8.8. Much of this depends on what i can afford/find. Either way it seems that I'll be switching to a 5x4.5 bolt pattern as they dont offer dana's with 5x4.75 shafts. Either that or ill just get spacers for the rear if i stick with a GM 8.5 and on the front ill do a spacer adapter that will change it to 5x4.75.
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Repair List:
Fender Rubbing Issue
Fuel Pump
Alignment
T-Case <--Fixed Finally
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RE: trimming fenders - 11/21/2007 4:36:45 PM
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blznlowxtreme
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that will kinda suck if you have to change bolt patterns since you already have nice wheels. the project itself will pretty cool
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RE: trimming fenders - 11/21/2007 4:40:52 PM
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cliro
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ORIGINAL: RCars2
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ORIGINAL: cliro
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.
oops, my bad. i missed the 2wd part, figured it was 4wd
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RE: trimming fenders - 11/21/2007 4:56:25 PM
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RCars2
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quote:
ORIGINAL: cliro
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ORIGINAL: RCars2
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ORIGINAL: cliro
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.
oops, my bad. i missed the 2wd part, figured it was 4wd
Its all in the details, LOL. Its alright, we all miss stuff every once in a while. Thats why we are community, we help each other out.
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"what fell off of where!?!?!"
Repair List:
Fender Rubbing Issue
Fuel Pump
Alignment
T-Case <--Fixed Finally
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RE: trimming fenders - 11/23/2007 6:01:31 AM
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For some reason I was thinking that you have a 2dr model, but I show that the AWD was only available on 4dr models in '96. Which body style do you have? It would be easier if you would put your vehicle info into your signature so questions would be easier to answer. See mine for example.
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