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Shaffers offroad 78 Blazer build

Friday, November 6th, 2009

 

We are building a little Blazer here in the shop

Here are the specs

3 link front suspension w/ panhard, 14″ fox coilovers, 4″ fox bumps
4 link rear suspension 16″ fox coilovers, 4″ fox bumps
2″ solid 7075T6 lower links with 1.25″ hiems
1.75″ solid 7075T6 upper links with 7/8″ hiems

42″ Pitbull Rockers on 17″ Walker Evans Aluminum beadlocks

Dana 60 front, ARB air locker, 4340 Axle Kit w/Super Joints, 5.13 gears
High steer arms
PSC Hydro Assist high stear
1.75″ solid 7075T6 Tie Rod/ Drag LinkReid Racing steering knuckles

Dana 70HD rear w/detroit locker, 5.13 gears

Atlas 4 speed transfercase, max 5.4:1
SS Mega Monster TH350 Transmission
Punisher Pro-Street 2300-2500 Stall Torque Converter

Flat belly crossmember, 24″ belly height

The wheelbase is going to be stretched from 106″ to about 116″, 4″ front, 6″ rear. The front and rear of the truck will also be narrowed ~22-24″ aka dovetail. Quarter panels from a truck will be bobbed so the rear wheel openings will be moved back appropriately.