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Reading parts for the upgrade

caladin

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I have been looking over websites and watching threads on here to get an idea on the first phase build for my new blazer. Do any of you see anything I dont need or should as to this setup? My credit card it screaming at me to be used :D


"From a M1008"
Front Axle: Dana 60
Rear Axle: 10.5" Corporate 14 Bolt Differential, with a Detroit Locker


www.trailworthyfab.com
(5) 8 Bolt Hummer Wheel Special w/
Goodyear Wrangler radials 37x12.50x16.5 - Hummer Tires $1650


www.diy4x.com
14BFF Guardsman $65
Razor Back 14 Diff cover $160
Razor Back 60 Diff Cover $155


www.offroaddesign.com/
1. Weld-in Frame Repair kit
GU39002 $80

2. Dana 60 Crossover Steering and High Steer Kits {$580}

Pitman arm
Part #:70203 $70

Steering arms:
RH Arm Part #: U9001
RH Arm Price: $150.00

LH Arm Part #: U9003
LH Arm Price: $150.00

Stud kit part #: U9002
Stud kit price: $30.00 (set of 4 ARP high strength, 190,000 psi studs)

Draglink:
Tube part #: U9015
Tube price: $95.00

Ends for draglink and tie rod #:U9016 $95 per pair

High Steer Tierod:
Tube part #: U9014-High Steer
Tube Price: $85.00

3. Lift System {$1097}

Front U-Bolts:
1/2t and 3/4t front ubolt kit TCI-17701 $30

Heavy Duty Greasable Front Shackles GU37011 $99

Greasable Spring Main Eye kit GU37012 $27

Brakelines:
79-98 and D60, 10mm Brake line kit through 6” Lift GU30011 $112

Sway Bar Disconnect Kit GU37001 $99

Swaybar bushings:
Sway Bar Bushings 81-87 BG05003 $19

Bolt-in steering box brace:
81-87 GU39001-L $130

Rear Shackle Flip kit:
½, and ¾ ton 4” Shackle Flip 73-87 GM GU38010 $189

Rear U-bolts:
½ ton Rear U-Bolt Kit TCI-17751 $36

Bilstein 5125 Shocks set of 4 $356
4 pcs BE5-A465-H7
 

Mohawk Dave

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Wheel spacers (2"iirc) or DRW hubs up front to clear the HMMWV rims, and make sure you use grade 8 and stover nuts on all the suspension. Do NOT use F9-11 hardware as it has more tensile strength, but is more likely to snap compared to grade 8.

Best wishes and post pics!

Dave
 
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caladin

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I am planing on going Highsteer. Do you think the 3" lift will be enough to run those tires or do you think a 4" inch is needed? I dont want to cut my fenders if I dont need to?
 

86m1028

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I have been looking over websites and watching threads on here to get an idea on the first phase build for my new blazer. Do any of you see anything I dont need or should as to this setup? My credit card it screaming at me to be used :D


"From a M1008"
Front Axle: Dana 60
Rear Axle: 10.5" Corporate 14 Bolt Differential, with a Detroit Locker


www.trailworthyfab.com
(5) 8 Bolt Hummer Wheel Special w/
Goodyear Wrangler radials 37x12.50x16.5 - Hummer Tires $1650


www.diy4x.com
14BFF Guardsman $65
Razor Back 14 Diff cover $160
Razor Back 60 Diff Cover $155


www.offroaddesign.com/
1. Weld-in Frame Repair kit
GU39002 $80

2. Dana 60 Crossover Steering and High Steer Kits {$580}

Pitman arm
Part #:70203 $70

Steering arms:
RH Arm Part #: U9001
RH Arm Price: $150.00

LH Arm Part #: U9003
LH Arm Price: $150.00

Stud kit part #: U9002
Stud kit price: $30.00 (set of 4 ARP high strength, 190,000 psi studs)

Draglink:
Tube part #: U9015
Tube price: $95.00

Ends for draglink and tie rod #:U9016 $95 per pair

High Steer Tierod:
Tube part #: U9014-High Steer
Tube Price: $85.00

3. Lift System {$1097}

Front U-Bolts:
1/2t and 3/4t front ubolt kit TCI-17701 $30

Heavy Duty Greasable Front Shackles GU37011 $99

Greasable Spring Main Eye kit GU37012 $27

Brakelines:
79-98 and D60, 10mm Brake line kit through 6” Lift GU30011 $112

Sway Bar Disconnect Kit GU37001 $99

Swaybar bushings:
Sway Bar Bushings 81-87 BG05003 $19

Bolt-in steering box brace:
81-87 GU39001-L $130

Rear Shackle Flip kit:
½, and ¾ ton 4” Shackle Flip 73-87 GM GU38010 $189

Rear U-bolts:
½ ton Rear U-Bolt Kit TCI-17751 $36

Bilstein 5125 Shocks set of 4 $356
4 pcs BE5-A465-H7
You do not need the sway bar disco's or bushings if your going crossover.
I wouldnt do the weld in box brace unless your frame is already damaged.
I had 6 inches of lift & my 35's rubbed. I think you will need more than 3in if you dont want to trim.
Frt u-bolt kit is wrong if going with a dana 60.

If you use a 14 bolt from a 1 ton you will have to move spring perches & shock mounts.
 
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caladin

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You do not need the sway bar disco's or bushings if your going crossover.
I wouldnt do the weld in box brace unless your frame is already damaged.
I had 6 inches of lift & my 35's rubbed. I think you will need more than 3in if you dont want to trim.
Frt u-bolt kit is wrong if going with a dana 60.

If you use a 14 bolt from a 1 ton you will have to move spring perches & shock mounts.

By crossover do you mean crossover or highsteer. Im going highsteer if that makes a differances.

Why not go with the weld in brace for assurance?

How did the 6" lift ride?
 

caladin

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just got of the phone with ORD. This is what they recommend for 6" lift.

Dana 60 Crossover Steering and High Steer Kits {$800}
Pitman arm
Part #:70203 $70

Steering arms:
RH Arm Part #: U9001
RH Arm Price: $150.00
LH Arm Part #: U9003
LH Arm Price: $150.00

(2) Stud kit part #: U9002
Stud kit price: $30.00 (set of 4 ARP high strength, 190,000 psi studs)

Draglink:
Tube part #: U9015
Tube price: $95.00

(2) Ends for draglink and tie rod #:U9016 $95 per pair

High Steer Tierod:
Tube part #: U9014-High Steer
Tube Price: $85.00

3. Lift System {$2011}
ORD Complete 4x4 Lift Systems & Kits - GM Chevy Leaf Springs

Front lift springs:
6” EZ-Ride Front Tuff Country Springs $350

Front U-Bolts:
1 Ton (Dana 60 Front Axle) U-Bolt Kit #GU37051 $48

Heavy Duty Greasable Front Shackles GU37011 $99

Greasable Spring Main Eye kit GU37012 $27

Brakelines:
79-98 and D60, 10mm Brake line kit through 6” Lift GU30011 $112

Sway Bar Disconnect Kit GU37001 $99

Swaybar bushings:
Sway Bar Bushings 81-87 BG05003 $19

Bolt-in steering box brace:
81-87 GU39001-L $130

Rear Lift:
4” Shackle Flip '73-'87 ('91) GM #GU38010 $189
3" Rear Tuff Country Lift Spring $456

Greasable Suspension Components:
Greasable Rear Spring Bushing Kit 1 ½” Spring Eyes and 1 ½” Shackles #GU38002 $90

Rear U-bolts:
½ ton Rear U-Bolt Kit TCI-17751 $36

Bilstein 5125 Shocks set of 4 $356
4 pcs BE5-A465-H7
 

caladin

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Just got off the phone with ORD. This is what they recommend for 6" lift and a Highsteer Front end.

Dana 60 Crossover Steering and High Steer Kits {$800}
Pitman arm
Part #:70203 $70

Steering arms:
RH Arm Part #: U9001
RH Arm Price: $150.00
LH Arm Part #: U9003
LH Arm Price: $150.00

(2) Stud kit part #: U9002
Stud kit price: $30.00 (set of 4 ARP high strength, 190,000 psi studs)

Draglink:
Tube part #: U9015
Tube price: $95.00

(2) Ends for draglink and tie rod #:U9016 $95 per pair

High Steer Tierod:
Tube part #: U9014-High Steer
Tube Price: $85.00

3. Lift System {$2011}
ORD Complete 4x4 Lift Systems & Kits - GM Chevy Leaf Springs

Front lift springs:
6” EZ-Ride Front Tuff Country Springs $350

Front U-Bolts:
1 Ton (Dana 60 Front Axle) U-Bolt Kit #GU37051 $48

Heavy Duty Greasable Front Shackles GU37011 $99

Greasable Spring Main Eye kit GU37012 $27

Brakelines:
79-98 and D60, 10mm Brake line kit through 6” Lift GU30011 $112

Sway Bar Disconnect Kit GU37001 $99

Swaybar bushings:
Sway Bar Bushings 81-87 BG05003 $19

Bolt-in steering box brace:
81-87 GU39001-L $130

Rear Lift:
4” Shackle Flip '73-'87 ('91) GM #GU38010 $189
3" Rear Tuff Country Lift Spring $456

Greasable Suspension Components:
Greasable Rear Spring Bushing Kit 1 ½” Spring Eyes and 1 ½” Shackles #GU38002 $90

Rear U-bolts:
½ ton Rear U-Bolt Kit TCI-17751 $36

Bilstein 5125 Shocks set of 4 $356
4 pcs BE5-A465-H7
 

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Dana 60king pin front axles are nice but if your thinking of hard core off roaring I would buy another 14bolt ff and build a hybrid front axle with dana 60 front inner an outter C knuckles it will be 10x stronger cause the 14bolt has a pinion support unlike the 60 and they are finding out that the 60 pinion ends up. Pivoting up in down cause of how long they are:cookoo:
 
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