96Blazer Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Ive read some about this by now and have read more that when just uncranking the torsion bar bolts the ride quality will suffer compared to torsion keys. But at the same time I have heard of people taking out their original torsion keys and putting them back in upside down. Your then supposed to get somewhere around 4.5 to 6 inches (I think) of lowering; which is awesome and totally something I would do. Unfortunately I'm not sure you can still use the 4wd after you do this; which is one of my biggest things about lowering the car is that the 4wd must still work. 2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4X4 Floor Shift AutoHeadunit - Alpine CDA-117Front Door Speakers - Alpine SPS-600C MidsRear Door Speakers - NoneDash Speakers - Alpine SPS-600C TweetersSub Amp - Rockford Fosgate T4002Mids+Highs Amp - Rockford Fosgate P4004Subwoofer - P3D215 Fosgate Punch 15Sub Box - Rockford Fosgate designed "powerful" ported box Built by myself i would rather run cheaper but sexier then expensive and fucking ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casemods Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 1. Never lower a 4 wheel drive. 2. never raise a 2 wheel drive. I have the same car. Lift kit is like $1,200 just for the front... Just leave it. Get rims/tires/body kit. i suck men dry...email me for details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korey_hofer Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 biggest problem is the ball joint angles they get off your wheels fall the fuck off and tuck up under your fenders (I know from experience) I think the safe area is like 2" up or down with tbars. and that is if they arn't sagging from use previously known as wenn_du_weinst aka fucking internet coward supreme. I talk shit on other forums like a little bitch and hope i don't get caught out on the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamin87 Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 biggest problem is the ball joint angles they get off your wheels fall the fuck off and tuck up under your fenders (I know from experience) I think the safe area is like 2" up or down with tbars. and that is if they arn't sagging from use agreed with you brother has 4x4 99 blazer did same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblovah51 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Take a look at my profile pic that's 4x4 and same chasis so nuttin wrong wid droppin it 3 inches usin the torsion bar 2004 trailblazer 4 FI BTL 18s (2) DC 10.0k xs power d3100s mechman 270 158.2 @41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblovah51 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Well I haven't experiencethe ball joint problem as yet since 07' when I bought it 2004 trailblazer 4 FI BTL 18s (2) DC 10.0k xs power d3100s mechman 270 158.2 @41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotten Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 u shouldnt have too much prob droppin it.... flip the rear axle... (if its not already) or if it is, take a couple leafs out of the pack and do some drop blocks, then up front.... im not 100% sure, but there has gotta be a way... i know i would be able to drop my 4wheel drive f150.. and keep my 4wd. so, where theres a will theres a way -06' f-150... audio.video.performance.visual -08' yfz 450 all go. no sho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vexproductions Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 ok so i don't see all the need for the hate on lowering a 4x4 wtf the guy asked for input on how its done not your liking i did it on my wifes 97 ford explorer and its on 22's and i have torsion bar's up front and leaf springs in the rear ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo2378 Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Looks good I can see why you need the 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullthrottlejunkie85 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 hey i lowered my black blazer its 97 4dr lowered 3" rear with blocks make sure too buy good blocks too not cheap junk from advance auto and then i replaced from and rear swaybars with bigger diameter and poly bushings front and rear from energy suspension and just droped from level with rear by adjusting my torsion bars, at first the ride felt weak up front but as it settled its amazing how i can hang curves now and ive got lower profile tires also helped me.. waiting too complete system then ill put the z06 wheels on black chrome and then two tone paintjob ----------- no more blazer------------- New ride 2000 s10 ext cab xtreme zq8 v4a 4.3 jba headers,pcm4less tuned,nv3500 5spd,8.5" diff,ported/polished heads makes good daily driver not a racecar lol system: pioneer 7200hd deck,kenwood kfc708 with jl xd400.4 stinger 2gauge wire mtx thunder 1501d custom built box myself ported 3.13 slot port 40hz (2) 10" re audio sexv2d2- may do sxx upgrade soon after tune the sex first kicker 4x6 cs dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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