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A crazy idea..but would it work? - 12/12/2007 9:11:43 PM    WolfPack Posts: 3071 Joined: 10/30/2007 From: Raleigh, NC Status: offline So I was talking to one of my buddies, explaining the whole torsion bar suspension concept, and I mentioned the lift via cranking the torsion keys.  He asked "why don't you just convert it to springs and lift it that way??".  I laughed at first, but then started to think...is that actually possible?  I wouldn't call myself an expert on the front suspenion setup, but I feel like there would be a whole lot of parts to replace/fabricate..and through some searching on here I found a thread on SFA..would converting to a SFA require a spring/leaf conversion? Just a wild idea, but I was curious as to with enough money it might actually be possible..? _____________________________ 2000 Blazer 4d LS 4x4 - 265/70/15 General Grabber AT2s - Hunter Brush Guard - Surco Roof Rack with IPF 868s - 1.5'' Shackle + Tbar - 2'' BL Post #: 1

RE: A crazy idea..but would it work? - 12/12/2007 9:27:40 PM    otnietdehoooo The Chop Shop Moderator Posts: 1669 Joined: 5/25/2007 From: Ft. Worth, TX Status: offline with enough money, anythings possible... yes, an SFA swap would need either leafs or coils im not sure what all it involves but from everything i have read our ever heard, its a pretty big task to undergo....   Hanr3 can probably answer all your questions though. _____________________________ Matt - 98 4DR 4WD click me! (in reply to WolfPack) Post #: 2

RE: A crazy idea..but would it work? - 12/13/2007 4:35:45 AM    Jigg Posts: 494 Joined: 12/1/2006 Status: offline I don't think you'd want to run leafs on IFS.  If you were to go with a solid front axle, then leafs are probably the easiest option.  Even at that, it's still a difficult task, as you need to cut off basically the entire front suspension/brackets/etc, and fabricate your own.  There's a company out of Michigan, Diversified Creations, that's owned by a GM engineer (He has an LS6 powered ZR2), that is in the final stages of development for a Solid Front Axle kit, that includes all brackets, etc that you'd need for the swap.  I'd expect it to cost at least $2000 though. (in reply to otnietdehoooo) Post #: 3

RE: A crazy idea..but would it work? - 12/13/2007 5:25:39 AM    drperry Posts: 3925 Joined: 1/12/2007 From: GP AB CA Status: offline I'm not sure if I'm gonna try for Mike's SFA kit, or if Reallift ever gets their 1-ton kit on the market... I'm partial to the IFS ride... But it's a noble sacrifice to climb a mountain! _____________________________ (in reply to Jigg) Post #: 4

RE: A crazy idea..but would it work? - 12/13/2007 7:31:30 AM    otnietdehoooo The Chop Shop Moderator Posts: 1669 Joined: 5/25/2007 From: Ft. Worth, TX Status: offline approximately how much lift would a SAS give you? _____________________________ Matt - 98 4DR 4WD click me! (in reply to drperry) Post #: 5

RE: A crazy idea..but would it work? - 12/13/2007 8:25:54 AM    Jigg Posts: 494 Joined: 12/1/2006 Status: offline however much you want :D (in reply to otnietdehoooo) Post #: 6

RE: A crazy idea..but would it work? - 12/13/2007 2:50:46 PM    drperry Posts: 3925 Joined: 1/12/2007 From: GP AB CA Status: offline Solid Axle lifts are basically only limited by the ability to turn the axles, lol. _____________________________ (in reply to Jigg) Post #: 7

RE: A crazy idea..but would it work? - 12/13/2007 2:52:30 PM    otnietdehoooo The Chop Shop Moderator Posts: 1669 Joined: 5/25/2007 From: Ft. Worth, TX Status: offline and "hypothetically" tire size i guess...    you cant have tires that are so big your front and rear tires are touching   _____________________________ Matt - 98 4DR 4WD click me! (in reply to drperry) Post #: 8

RE: A crazy idea..but would it work? - 12/13/2007 3:08:01 PM    drperry Posts: 3925 Joined: 1/12/2007 From: GP AB CA Status: offline Extend your driveshafts, and make new spring brackets, or go to a 4 link suspension setup to move the axles farther away ;) _____________________________ (in reply to otnietdehoooo) Post #: 9

RE: A crazy idea..but would it work? - 12/13/2007 4:35:53 PM    blznlowxtreme Posts: 1471 Joined: 3/20/2007 From: tennessee Status: offline it is possible to put 53" tires under a blazer, i posted the pix a wile back here they are blaze blaze2  blaze3  is this what you planned for your blazer? < Message edited by blznlowxtreme -- 12/13/2007 4:40:54 PM > _____________________________ 2001 blazer xtreme true bass 8's massive p1500.1 amp 20's wrapped in 245/35r20 (in reply to drperry) Post #: 10

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