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’70 CHEVY K5 BLAZER COILOVER CONVERSION

WANT TO GET YOUR BLAZER A LITTLE CLOSER TO TERRA FIRMA? Aldan American has just what you need, whether it’s a coilover conversion kit for a ’63-’87 C10, a ’73-’87 2WD Blazer, or a ’67-’72 Blazer—exactly what Rodney needed for his 1970 Chevy K5 2WD Blazer, our project vehicle.

Included in the kits are two Aldan Phantom Series 13-inch single adjustable coilover shocks, the upper control arm brackets, POL tubular upper and lower control arms with ball joints, the C10 crossmember cutting template, and all the brackets and hardware needed to convert the 2WD factory front crossmember to ride-height adjustable Aldan coilovers.

Aldan offers two kits, one for a small block Chevy (Part #300136, MSRP: $2,549.95), and another for a big block (Part #300137). There are also three different rear shock absorber kits, depending on your ride height and whether the rear has coils or leaf springs.

Using the tools listed in sidebar (page XX), this kit works with the factory crossmember and will convert the front suspension to fully adjustable coilover shocks with tubular control arms. Aldan adjustable coilovers will add better performance, handling, and ride quality to your Blazer. We also wanted to give a shout out to Jimmy, one of Aldan’s online suspension techs, who helped us determine which parts were used on this install.

Rodney’s ’70 K5 2WD Blazer on American Racing Torq Thrust IIS with tri-bar spinners.

Aldan’s front coilover conversion kit laid out, along with the rear shock absorbers.

Looks good going away too. Before starting, measure and record the ride height of all four corners on a smooth, flat surface. Shoot the front end bolts with a rust penetrant to make removal easier. Move the brake calipers out of the way. Remove them if you’re not reusing the calipers. Remove the sway bar if there is one, along with the shocks, spindles, springs, and A-arms. Keep the alignment shims and misalignment washers. Know where they go; you’ll need them.