Hi,
I recently lifted, locked, and regeared my Jeep Cherokee for 33" tires and now my buddy is all jealous that his 2000 S10 Blazer (4-door, not a ZR2) can't get him to the same fishing holes. So he says 'how can I lift it?'
He would be happy with 31" or 32" tires. I'd like to avoid a body lift. I'm looking for any info or suggestions on a suspension lift for this vehicle. I also have some specific questions:
- I searched for suspension kits and was surprised at how limited the selection was for the 2K+ Blazer. I see lots of stuff for 19??-1999 S10. Is this compatible with the 2K Blazer? What changed between 1999 and 2000?
- I found a 2" Superlift kit (K451) that has front control arms and rear add-a-leaf with extended shackles. Is this a good (complete) kit?
- How much tire will 2" susp lift fit without trimming?
- Could you fit 31s or 32s on a 2" susp lift with trimming and after market flares? Any recommended flares?
- I found a 5" Trail Master kit (CT15) that does a spring-over with the stock leafs. Anyone know if this kit will work with the 2K Blazer? Will I have trouble with steering geometry or drive line angles?
- Are there any other suspension lifts out there that will work with the 2000 Blazer?
- What differentials does the 2000 Blazer have? Are there any common junkyard diffs with compatible R&P in 4.10 or 4.56 ratio?
- I'm very intimate with my Jeep's live front, but I really don't know much about IFS. Any good '101' sites out there on IFS (S10 Blazer specifically) that describe issues with lifting?
- Is there a viable solid axle swap for the front? Would it be easier to do leafs or 4-link with coils?
Thanks,
Steve