Another odd 1/2ton 3/4ton suspension mix question

[Kraig]

After reading those other posts, I believe if I get a Blazer & want to make it 8 lug front & back I'd probably swap the rear end & then cut the front end clip off the K2500 and weld it in place of the blazer front clip...assuming there is a spot in front of the body mounts that would allow that. Wouldn't know until it is time. OR be smart, put in high quality parts and keep the tire size 35" or under and don't go spinning the wheels like crazy with sudden stops (like mud spinning then hitting pavement) Yea...I don't think I want to go thru all of that and then question if I'd have it right.

 

[Supercharged111]

If you want 8 lug up front, it's easier to just SAS it. The diff itself isn't terribly fab intensive to swap in keeping it 6 lug as has been posted on the first page. Best option for your application, if you really want IFS and 8 lug, would be to splice the frames at the factory spot. I believe we have a member here who did this to make a RCSB 8 lug 2500.

 

[b454rat]

If your gonna go thru the BS of grafting a 2500 on the Blazer frame, might as well do it once and just go SAS. It's not that hard, kits are out there, and get rid of the weak IFS crap.

 

[alpinecrick]

Install Bilstein shocks, keep the gas tank full, load up plenty of camp gear, and toss in 5-6 of those Georgia whitetails and the suspension will soften right up.......