Shaffers offroad 78 Blazer build

[Shaffers Offroad]

Originally Posted by Odin K30

Can you post some more details about the 3 link front.
Especially what it looks like on a calculator.

The upper link is outside the frame rail?
Roll steer?
What kind of A/S number? Looks like roll axis may be a little steep.

Thanks

calculator results? you do realize that a link calculator results only work while going straight, on flat ground? and that a 1 degree varaition in any way totally negate the results right? And seeing how this is a front suspension, I assume you mean anti-dive numbers?

Now if we were building a full tube chassis, and could put everything exactly where we wanted to, not trying to work around a frame, and an engine in the stock location thing's would be different. But you sometimes have to work around what you are given to get the best mix of what the customer want's.


and yes, the upper link is outside the frame rail for many reasons. clearance, packaging, clearance, interferance, etc. to get full bump with the diff tucked up to the frame, and still get header's and a front driveshaft in, the options were limited.

[Odin K30]

I wasnt trying to piss in your cheerios.
Im well aware of the clearance issues related to linking the front of a 73-87 full size GM.

I was under the impression things like axle steer and anti squat, or in this case anti dive are important factors.

[Shaffers Offroad]

Originally Posted by Odin K30

I wasnt trying to piss in your cheerios.
Im well aware of the clearance issues related to linking the front of a 73-87 full size GM.

I was under the impression things like axle steer and anti squat, or in this case anti dive are important factors.

My cheerios still taste link milk

the suspension was test fit & cycled for axle steer before it was commited into place. We feel we got it to the least ammount possible with what we had to work with. But axle steer on a front end is hard to avoid without alot of trianguation to the lower links. but being a steering axle to begin with, it is not as important as it is in a rear suspension.

and in our experiance We've designed and built in excess of 100 link suspension here in the last 11 years. and everyone's idea's of what is, is not a good suspension design are different, and we have come to learn that anti-dive number's are not nearly as important as anti-squat numbers in building a good working suspension system.

[twoslo4five0]

Originally Posted by Shaffers Offroad

Front and Rear bracket kit's are $375ea and $425 with lower coilover mounts included.

Or, if you want a complete, no guess work, no questions asked kit $1475 per end. 2in aluminum lowers, 1.75in aluminum uppers, steel panhard for end user fitment.

The blazer will be getting 14in front 16in rear Fox 2.5in coilovers, with 4in travel 2.0 air bumps.

does the 1475 include coilovers im guessing not

[Shaffers Offroad]

Originally Posted by twoslo4five0

does the 1475 include coilovers im guessing not

Unfortunatly it does not. But we can get you a great deal on any length, size, and brand of your choice.

[Odin K30]

Originally Posted by Shaffers Offroad

My cheerios still taste link milk

the suspension was test fit & cycled for axle steer before it was commited into place....

and in our experiance We've designed and built in excess of 100 link suspension...

I have only built two, so your input and experience is appreciated.
Cant wait to see it in action.

Put me in line for some brackets

[Shaffers Offroad]

Originally Posted by Odin K30

I have only built two, so your input and experience is appreciated.
Cant wait to see it in action.

Put me in line for some brackets

Bracket's are ready to ship. front or rear kits.

[chevalade]

Originally Posted by chevalade

I got that part ....that is what they are using. I want to know if using longer coils or links, can anything larger be put on without screwing up the geometry.

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[Shaffers Offroad]

Originally Posted by chevalade

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a longer coilover? you could do a 16in. but i don't think the working angles of the joints will deal with much more.

[chevalade]

Thanks, thats what I wanted to know.

[g-wizz]

Originally Posted by Odin K30

I wasnt trying to piss in your cheerios.
Im well aware of the clearance issues related to linking the front of a 73-87 full size GM.

I was under the impression things like axle steer and anti squat, or in this case anti dive are important factors.

well since it looks like the went out of there way to tuck that axle high and tight, im assuming this thing will have some decent/big wheel travel which kidof negates the infulence any of the angles/calculations of the suspension have on antidive.

[Shaffers Offroad]

OK, with everyone at the shop gone to BAJA for another week, i got around to takign pictures in the shop today.

here's a few updated pic's of progress...

[CDA 455]

Originally Posted by Shaffers Offroad

OK, with everyone at the shop gone to BAJA for another week, i got around to takign pictures in the shop today.

here's a few updated pic's of progress...

Wow!


A 7 ton rig with a carbon fiber dash !!

That's awesome !

[Mike330R]

Awesome build, keep the pic's coming!

What computer and harness are you using for the TPI set-up?

Are you using an internal or external fuel pump?

[Shaffers Offroad]

Originally Posted by CDA 455

Wow!


A 7 ton rig with a carbon fiber dash !!

That's awesome !

we're estimating 6.974 ton's without the carbon fiber dash it might be 7

[leeman1790]

You have any pics of the dash in the making?

[Shaffers Offroad]

Originally Posted by Mike330R

Awesome build, keep the pic's coming!

What computer and harness are you using for the TPI set-up?

Are you using an internal or external fuel pump?

external frame mounted pump. since we're re-using the stock unmodified tank it was easier, made the washoe county emission's not an issue.

I'll let Joel (RenoK5) chime in on what the injection system is, since it was a part he supplied.

[RenoK5]

Originally Posted by CDA 455

A 7 ton rig with a carbon fiber dash !!

That's awesome !

Even fat girls need jewelry!

Originally Posted by Mike330R

Awesome build, keep the pic's coming!

What computer and harness are you using for the TPI set-up?

It's a complete setup from Affordable Fuel Injection

[Shaffers Offroad]

Originally Posted by RenoK5

Even fat girls need jewelry!

that's good stuff!

[ffdustyw]

Carbon fiber dash.....???? cool build

[spidr]

Originally Posted by ffdustyw

Carbon fiber dash.....???? cool build

You're just jealous

[bone85k5]

Very nice build...I was going to wait for a buggy but your work makes me want to link mine like everyone else on here..but I know the final result will be a truck thats beat to hell.

[ssyork]

[quote=RenoK5;10602413]Even fat girls need jewelry!

Thats good stuff right there!

[RenoK5]

Originally Posted by leeman1790

You have any pics of the dash in the making?

It was made by Perry's Fab and Fiber

Originally Posted by bone85k5

Very nice build...I was going to wait for a buggy but your work makes me want to link mine like everyone else on here..but I know the final result will be a truck thats beat to hell.

Thanks! We've considered that. The bedsides and fenders will be removable. I'm also considering getting a mold made of the hood or possibly the hood/fenders to have it made in fiberglass. It'd be some cost up front but would make it easy to replace when damaged.

[MTblazer87]

Originally Posted by RenoK5

Thanks! We've considered that. The bedsides and fenders will be removable. I'm also considering getting a mold made of the hood or possibly the hood/fenders to have it made in fiberglass. It'd be some cost up front but would make it easy to replace when damaged.

Maybe get an 03-06 front clip grafted onto the blazer, then have it made in fiberglass for easy fixn if ya break it.