Newbie here. Has anybody tried to take the front suspension parts off of a blazer and put them on a long bed s-10 truck?
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Newbie here. Has anybody tried to take the front suspension parts off of a blazer and put them on a long bed s-10 truck?
R U talkin' about an s-10 blazer or a full size blazer ?????? What year?Quote:
Originally posted by abcdef
Newbie here. Has anybody tried to take the front suspension parts off of a blazer and put them on a long bed s-10 truck?
That would be an S-10 Blazer. Any year (1983 - ???)
There are some S-10 guys here that can give you a definate answer, but I think they are the same. Maybe different cap. springs but I think the a frames, steering, etc. are the same. I think that includes the GMC's too.Quote:
Originally posted by abcdef
That would be an S-10 Blazer. Any year (1983 - ???)
If that is true, you have absolutely made my Christmas, but I still want to hear from the S-10 guys like you said.
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Originally posted by abcdef
If that is true, you have absolutely made my Christmas, but I still want to hear from the S-10 guys like you said.
what are they 2 WD or 4WD. :whacked:
Both would be 2 wheel drive
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Originally posted by abcdef
Both would be 2 wheel drive
im no S10 guru but id say it should work, as long as theyer both 2 WD. :cool:
Yes
O.K., Here is why I am asking. I have a 49 chevy 1/2 ton pickup that I want to upgrade the front and rear suspension (and keep all chevrolet). I also do NOT want to remeber that the rear came from a 19xx whatever and the front came from a 19xx something else. I am getting too old for that. I am trying to take the "easy" way out and only have to rember it all came from the same vehicle. IF I decide to do a frame swap to an S-10, the rear suspension from an S-10 blazer fits between the frame rails & does not require tubbing the bed or modifying an S-10 long bed frame which has a 117" +/- wheelbase (or so I have been told). Now IF the front suspension from the 2WD blazer will just "bolt on", well here is where you see me jumping up and down with that stupid grin on my face.
My other option was to subframe a 74 nova front end and use the 74 nova rear end, but I really do not want to cut the frame. But this method (properly done) has been tested for more than 30 years.
So this is my story and I am sticking to it. (even though there are more holes in it than swiss cheese)
Thank you for any and all help!
if youer asking will a late model a-frame bolt to a 1949 front end. id say no. if youer asking can you put a complete s10 frame under a 49 body then id have to say i dont know, i sure somebody can. looks like to me youer gonna be doing a sub-frame. :HMMM: :DQuote:
Originally posted by abcdef
O.K., Here is why I am asking. I have a 49 chevy 1/2 ton pickup that I want to upgrade the front and rear suspension (and keep all chevrolet). I also do NOT want to remeber that the rear came from a 19xx whatever and the front came from a 19xx something else. I am getting too old for that. I am trying to take the "easy" way out and only have to rember it all came from the same vehicle. IF I decide to do a frame swap to an S-10, the rear suspension from an S-10 blazer fits between the frame rails & does not require tubbing the bed or modifying an S-10 long bed frame which has a 117" +/- wheelbase (or so I have been told). Now IF the front suspension from the 2WD blazer will just "bolt on", well here is where you see me jumping up and down with that stupid grin on my face.
My other option was to subframe a 74 nova front end and use the 74 nova rear end, but I really do not want to cut the frame. But this method (properly done) has been tested for more than 30 years.
So this is my story and I am sticking to it. (even though there are more holes in it than swiss cheese)
Thank you for any and all help!
If I'm reading your post right you plan to swap the whole S-10 chassis, frame and all. It's a little unclear to me why you need to use an S-10 front end and a blazer rear end? Maybe you have both and plan to use good parts from both to make 1 good chassis? Are the S-10 and S-10 Blazer rear ends 2 different widths? Need some more information. I didn't know there was a '49 Chebbie. P.U. involved in the equation until your last post. :whacked:
that was kind of a supprise. :confused:Quote:
Originally posted by pro70z28
If I'm reading your post right you plan to swap the whole S-10 chassis, frame and all. It's a little unclear to me why you need to use an S-10 front end and a blazer rear end? Maybe you have both and plan to use good parts from both to make 1 good chassis? Are the S-10 and S-10 Blazer rear ends 2 different widths? Need some more information. I didn't know there was a '49 Chebbie. P.U. involved in the equation until your last post. :whacked:
http://www.v8s10.org/forum/ <~~S10 board.. the frames are different between the s10 & blazers, front suspension parts will swap, rear is diff. if you plan to use the complete s10 frame be prepared to run 8" rims on the front because of the width of the suspension. you can get larger front rotors by using 2000 blazer spindles w/late model camaro hubs this will also push your wheels out about 3/4inch on both sides . the s10 rearend is too narrow, use a nova or late 60's or early 70's fullsize GM w/ 5 x 4 3/4 bolt pattern.
ID suspenion web site~~> http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/ifs&rearend.htm
fullsize P/U suspension under AD truck~~> http://www.the-antidote.com/one/1chass01.htm
47chevy w/s10 frame~~> http://www.mongosgarage.com/S47/progress.htm
look for 47-54 chevy mock up~~> http://www.usbody.com/Pages_Info/F-Installations.htm
47-54 front suspension upgrades~~> http://<br /> <a href="http://www.c...fsswap.htm</a>
http://home.att.net/~bobsplayce/trkifs.html
a bunch of stuff~~> http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/index.htm
the stock frame is narrower than the s10 frame so u'll have to fab up some new bodymounts, but the stock s10 ones may line up close enuff to use on ur project, check the website http://www.usbody.com/Pages_Info/F-Installations.htm they do a mock up on a pick up
last but not least read through So-What's post on Hamb http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthre...5&o=&fpart=all he has done a few himself
the swap that i'm doing is not for the faint at heart. 1st i stretched the frame 37inches, cut the front frame horns off to about the steering box & added about 12inches on the rear of the frame. i am making my own floor/firewall since i will be lowwering the body over the frame and w/running a 425/400 Caddy combo the needed to be replaced so i will ove it back about 3-4inches. will be using either 1x1 or 1x 1 1/2 tubing for the frame work of the floor & lay sheet metal over all of it
Isn't the S-10 blazer rear end "wider" than the S-10 truck? If so, willl the S-10 blazer rear end fit under the S-10 long body frame?
This is to all you good people: I did not want to "muddy" the waters asking about an S-10 frame swap as that has been discussed before in this forum. I have "decided?" that I want to pursue this approach. My understanding was that the S-10 blazer rear end was the proper width to fit under my 49 chevy
AND was wider than the S-10 truck rear end AND that it was almost a direct bolt on for S-10 truck frame. (I could almost certainly be wrong about all of that). IF
the S-10 blazer front end parts would swap to the long bed S-10 truck frame,
(and TooMany2count says they will), all I have to rember when something goes bad is tell the parts guy "I need a thingamajig for a 19xx S-10 blazer".
Now, if you could tell me what's wrong with my facts, I am all ears. :confused::3dSMILE:
well the 4x4 s10 blazer are suppose to be wider then a s10 p/u, BUT i have one & it sure doesnt look any wider under my panel/burb/school bus thats why i suggested a different rearend. mine w/tire a on 8 inch rims is basicly about 1 inch from the wheelwells in the rear. the blazer rearend will bolt rite into the s10 frame... my 1 question is this???? why do ya want to know if blazer parts will work when s10 parts will & do work just fine.. the only parts i would use to upgrade it is the 2000 & up s10 blazer spindles & late model camaro hubs, w/these you can use from 10inch to 14inch rotors... & do go to the s10 forum & ask questions just to be sure.. doesnt hurt to have TOO MUCH info....joe
the s10 truck rearend is about 4 inches narrower then the 4x4 s10 blazer rearends, like i said a 4x4 rearend wont work under my burb....joe
If I remember correctly, the S-10 2 wheel drive rear end is 56.5 inches wide, (drum to drum) whereas the S-15 Jimmy 4X4 is 59 inches wide. I think there is a 2.5 inch difference. If you can squeeze 59.5 inches under the wheel wells, and if you want a beefyer rear end, the Mustang 8.8 is the ticket.
I do not want this to be taken the wrong way as all of you have been helpful beyond belief, but if you look closely you will find the answer in the question you asked. the only parts i would use to upgrade it is the 2000 & up s10 blazer spindles, :) but mainly I would like all the suspension parts to come from the same donor vehicleQuote:
Originally posted by TooMany2count
my 1 question is this???? why do ya want to know if blazer parts will work when s10 parts will & do work just fine.. the only parts i would use to upgrade it is the 2000 & up s10 blazer spindles & late model camaro hubs, w/these you can use from 10inch to 14inch rotors... & do go to the s10 forum & ask questions just to be sure.. doesnt hurt to have TOO MUCH info....joe
noooooooo problem, just wondering....joe
Joe/Too Many
Thanks for the USbody site. After going through it I got a couple a bright ideas for my F100 to get an updated and better riding chassis. Of course it'll have to wait til next spring when it gets warmer. :) :) :cool:
Re: s10 truck/s10 blazer suspension swap
There is a difference in the rear axle widths. The 1982-97 S10 Blazers have a rear axle that is 2.5" narrower then the same year pickups by 3/8", this width is 56.5". The 1998-UP Blazer and Pickup use an axle width of 59", they all use 28 spline 7.5" GM corporate axle asemblies. The front suspension parts for a 2 wheel drive use coil springs and the parts are interchangable (as far as I can find). The ZR5 parts are unique (widerwheel stance - front) and have some diferences that may not allow them to interchange without modifications.
All 2 wheel drive S10's use coil springs in the front, 4 wheel drives use torsion bars.
Last edited by Parts Mike : Today at 05:04 PM.
I got this answer to the rear end width of S-10 blazers/S-10 trucks from PartsMike.com.
This explanation of the many different rear end widths does explain the many different answers I have been given.
However, I'll give all y'all one more chance to "set me straight" on the width of an S-10 blazer or truck.
I only gave you one answer- yes it will work, although that was to your orignal question. During this thread you have twisted your inquery twice from that, so you either are looking for a fight, or have no idea of what you are asking. The latter I doubt, so please don't bother posting anymore questions that you hope to get an answer to from anyone here that has any knowledge of you.
Is that straight enough?
If you need further directions I can tell you where to go also.
way to go hambiskit, i dont know what that was all about. i never understood what he wonted. :whacked:Quote:
Originally posted by hambiskit
I only gave you one answer- yes it will work, although that was to your orignal question. During this thread you have twisted your inquery twice from that, so you either are looking for a fight, or have no idea of what you are asking. The latter I doubt, so please don't bother posting anymore questions that you hope to get an answer to from anyone here that has any knowledge of you.
Is that straight enough?
If you need further directions I can tell you where to go also.
My pleasure LT