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Lowering a 4wd blazer/jimmy - 4/12/2007 1:30:14 PM

vagnozzi

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I LOVE the looks of a Blazer xtreme and how they sit (much lower than my 4x4 Jimmy), but if you do that to a 4wd truck, does it handle worse in icy/snowy conditions?

What's the average drop on these kinda trucks? Mine is a '01 SLS 4x4, and I'd love the stance of a Blazer xtreme, but will it affect handling? How low is too low for factory wheels?

I'd appreciate any input on this subject, I'm sure its been discussed a thousand times...lol

-Chris

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RE: Lowering a 4wd blazer/jimmy - 4/12/2007 4:23:00 PM

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Belltech makes a 3/3 lowering kit for your truck.

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RE: Lowering a 4wd blazer/jimmy - 4/12/2007 9:05:24 PM

vagnozzi

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I don't see anything for my truck on that website...

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RE: Lowering a 4wd blazer/jimmy - 4/12/2007 9:08:06 PM

agent305

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i dropped mine 4"f 5"r . i had to drive home in a snowstorm like a month ago and it drove normal

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RE: Lowering a 4wd blazer/jimmy - 4/13/2007 12:46:29 AM

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ball joints are gonna wear HELLA FAST.

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RE: Lowering a 4wd blazer/jimmy - 4/21/2007 2:56:03 PM

simply2low4u

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youd be suprised. Everyone thinks youll blow through the ball joints but not really. Just get an alignment once you drop it so your not blowin through tires and if you wanna do a ball joint switch go with some moogs

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RE: Lowering a 4wd blazer/jimmy - 4/11/2008 8:04:39 PM

dubb_05

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you shouldnt wear balljoints that bad tho by lowering but if you raised it would wear them bad ( from what all I understood anyways )

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RE: Lowering a 4wd blazer/jimmy - 4/11/2008 11:04:23 PM

blazin97

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you can do it easy by taking out the torsion key bolts out and buying lowering blocks. It should drop the front anywhere from 2-4 inches and you can get 1-4 inch blocks.

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RE: Lowering a 4wd blazer/jimmy - 5/1/2008 9:32:18 AM

Dropdblzr2000

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I lowered my 2000 LT w/ torsion keys and 3inch blocks in the rear but i recommend the 2inch blocks if you do the torsion in the front. Get an alignment in the front. And for the record it will handle some corners.

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RE: Lowering a 4wd blazer/jimmy - 5/11/2008 3:33:10 PM

johnnyr

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My '99 is lowered two inches, t-bars in front, blocks in back. I just replaced the stock ball joints and they weren't really worn out. The CV joints were noisy, and I figure the lowering caused them to wear more than usual.

With 18" wheels and wide tires she handles nice!

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RE: Lowering a 4wd blazer/jimmy - 5/11/2008 10:52:08 PM

thegr81

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I strongly suggest when running a block in the rear if you go bigger then a 2inch drop block that you get a tapered drop block for 3+ inches in the rear to maintain pinion angle on the rear diff. The front just get lowering keys and you will be fine!!

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