Finally! Got my BL and Bushings done on the 95 blazer!

Let me start out by saying that this is simply the precursor to my 5" trailmaster lift. (But doing the 5.7 vortec 1st) Secondly, YES, I know I need slightly bigger tires (currently running 31's), 3rd yes, I know I need to crank the torsion bars up a little bit...Pfpfpfpfpf :uzi:

Project was started at 12:00 and ended at around 6:30, took several breaks, including a 20 min one when I crushed my thumb... (ouch)And I did it ALONE! (I did it at grapplers house but he was off playing with his GF)

PA 2" Bodylift and Energy Suspension poly bushings


On to the pics!

Bushings:

http://www.pghconsulting.net/teal/bl/bushings.jpg

Here is my blazer prior to yesterday (5/1/05)
http://www.pghconsulting.net/teal/bl/before.jpg

Started with removing the grille, bumpers, and skid plate...

http://www.pghconsulting.net/teal/bl/1.jpg

http://www.pghconsulting.net/teal/bl/2.jpg

Note: The reason all wheels were remove and the frame was set on jack stands is that with wheels left on, the suspension forces the frame up when the weight of the body is removed... I don't have jacks that high!

Bushings: Side and rear...

http://www.pghconsulting.net/teal/bl/3.jpg

http://www.pghconsulting.net/teal/bl/4.jpg

Note: My old bushings were rotted to hell. I wish I had taken a picture... A couple of them were completely collapsed.

And of course the final outcome...

http://www.pghconsulting.net/teal/bl/after.jpg

Overall it was a pretty easy project. I didn't have to use the gas filler extension, and I didn't need the included 98+ rear bumper mounts.... As you can see in the bushing pics I greased them liberally with black lithium grease to prevent squeaking during break in.... After impacting the new body bolts down (used locktite) I went around and re-cranked them with a breaker bar... I don't think they're coming out. Since I live in Pittsburgh, the body got a lot of workout on pot holes on the way home..and for work today... No squeaks or knocks or looseness on the body. Also very little body roll. So overall I'm pretty happy.

Nice work rlith...
That looks sharp, you make this shit look easy.
Where did you get your nerf bars at and did you have to do any drilling into the frame on the install?

yet another amazing project from rlith, and it looks damn good keep up the good work :bigthumb:

Great job, may be in my future! So you fit 31's on the stock setup?

Great job, may be in my future! So you fit 31's on the stock setup?

Yeah, have had them for about a year...My ultimate goal is to squeeze 34's on there... But the new motor comes first...heh

Yeah, have had them for about a year...My ultimate goal is to squeeze 34's on there... But the new motor comes first...heh

Good luck with the new motor! So you fit 31X10.5X15? How come everyone else says that is just too big? How much rubbing is there?

I get almost no frame running except at hard lock..

I get almost no frame running except at hard lock..

Did you previously adjust the torsion bars before or after you put the 31's on? Only slight rub ha? I may need to throw a set of 31's on then!

Did you previously adjust the torsion bars before or after you put the 31's on? Only slight rub ha? I may need to throw a set of 31's on then!

Nope, haven't adjusted them, they are still at stock... Need to crank them up though for leveling... just too lazy at the moment....

Nope, haven't adjusted them, they are still at stock... Need to crank them up though for leveling... just too lazy at the moment....

Everywhere I go asys those 31's won't fit.... I will have to try again!

Never had a problem...shrug..