ls1gto
10-17-2009, 05:03 PM
Hello,
I've been looking at tons of threads here and I must say that this forum has the most suspension info I have seen.
Now, here is my project...
Its a 95 2dr 2wd s10 blazer that I mostly use as a dd.
Im setting out to rebuild my front suspension once again and this time I am wanting to spend a bit more time researching than last and do it a little better.
It currently has 5" drop upfront and needless to say, the geometry is all messed up. The inside of the tires are gone within a few 1000 miles. Alignment does not help. Apperently, Firestone, the only shop that would align it around here, where i have a life-time alignment pass, will only align it to stock specification which doesnt do much due to 5" drop. I really don't know what numbers I should be using, so I cant ask them to adjust it. In addition, I've been very dissapointed with ES bushings i have installed a year or 2 ago. In addition to horrible squeak, the truck feels like it's missing suspension upfront. I know i cant ask for alot with my drop, but I am wanting to make it the best I possibly could.
Here is what Im wanting to do.
Upgrade to 98+ blazer spindle with 2" drop for dual piston calipers.
qa1 with probably max setting to maintain 4-5" drop upfront.
Del-a-lum bushings in stock lca's
Tubular uca's w/ del-a-lum's
Now here are my questions.
Would I benefit from using tall upper ball joint?
Would I be able to correct my geometry with unadjustable uca? or would I benefit more from the adjustable ones?
Are spohn uca's a good choice?
Does anyone happen to know what would be a good start for my alignment specifications to at least get the tires flat on the asphalt to begin with?
With del-a-lum's do you simply drill a hole in the control arms for zirk grease fitting?
I've been looking at tons of threads here and I must say that this forum has the most suspension info I have seen.
Now, here is my project...
Its a 95 2dr 2wd s10 blazer that I mostly use as a dd.
Im setting out to rebuild my front suspension once again and this time I am wanting to spend a bit more time researching than last and do it a little better.
It currently has 5" drop upfront and needless to say, the geometry is all messed up. The inside of the tires are gone within a few 1000 miles. Alignment does not help. Apperently, Firestone, the only shop that would align it around here, where i have a life-time alignment pass, will only align it to stock specification which doesnt do much due to 5" drop. I really don't know what numbers I should be using, so I cant ask them to adjust it. In addition, I've been very dissapointed with ES bushings i have installed a year or 2 ago. In addition to horrible squeak, the truck feels like it's missing suspension upfront. I know i cant ask for alot with my drop, but I am wanting to make it the best I possibly could.
Here is what Im wanting to do.
Upgrade to 98+ blazer spindle with 2" drop for dual piston calipers.
qa1 with probably max setting to maintain 4-5" drop upfront.
Del-a-lum bushings in stock lca's
Tubular uca's w/ del-a-lum's
Now here are my questions.
Would I benefit from using tall upper ball joint?
Would I be able to correct my geometry with unadjustable uca? or would I benefit more from the adjustable ones?
Are spohn uca's a good choice?
Does anyone happen to know what would be a good start for my alignment specifications to at least get the tires flat on the asphalt to begin with?
With del-a-lum's do you simply drill a hole in the control arms for zirk grease fitting?