Lowering the wagon

[pontiacgp]

Like pbgbody, I'm not an engineer either but wagons do weigh more. More importantly, its where the extra weight is placed. Its all behind the rear wheels. If i stand on the back bumper, the rear of the car will sage more than if i stand on the middle.

the 79 Malibu coupe is 3219 lbs and the wagon is 3379 lbs, same engine and transmission so there isn't much difference in the rear weight

1979 Chevrolet (USA) Malibu 3gen Base Coupe full range specs

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1979 Chevrolet (USA) Malibu 3gen Base Wagon full range specs

All Chevrolet (USA) Malibu 3rd-gen. Base Wagon versions offered for the year 1979 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars.

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[fleming442]

I can't see a wagon weighing around 400 lbs more in the rear....

I can. Take the rear subfloor out once. That sumbich has to be 300 by itself.

 

[pontiacgp]

I can. Take the rear subfloor out once. That sumbich has to be 300 by itself.

maybe someone had the same idea I had

 

[Buford T. JuSStice]

Well, instead of starting a new thread for something related, I've got a question...

What kind of S10 Spindles can I use for the Blazer brake swap? I've got the BellTech 2" lowering spindles on there now, and as much as I love the stance, I've already had a couple of scrapes (minor of course) doing normal driving. Can I use the 4WD spindles, or are there special 2WD spindles that I have to get? I figure if I go back up to stock ride height or close to it, I'll save myself the scrapes and maybe get slightly better parking lot maneuverability out of the deal.

 

[Longroof79]

Well, instead of starting a new thread for something related, I've got a question...

What kind of S10 Spindles can I use for the Blazer brake swap? I've got the BellTech 2" lowering spindles on there now, and as much as I love the stance, I've already had a couple of scrapes (minor of course) doing normal driving. Can I use the 4WD spindles, or are there special 2WD spindles that I have to get? I figure if I go back up to stock ride height or close to it, I'll save myself the scrapes and maybe get slightly better parking lot maneuverability out of the deal.

It's the 2WD S-10 Blazer spindles that you want....not the 4WD spindles. The 4WD spindles are not compatible with our cars. I think it's something to do with the positioning of either the tie rod ends or ball joints. I can't recall which exactly, but I'm sure someone with chime in with the comparisons.

 

[Buford T. JuSStice]

It's the 2WD S-10 Blazer spindles that you want....not the 4WD spindles. The 4WD spindles are not compatible with our cars. I think it's something to do with the positioning of either the tie rod ends or ball joints. I can't recall which exactly, but I'm sure someone with chime in with the comparisons.

That's what I figured. Only problem is that they're very difficult to find. Oh well, I guess I can live with just having to drive a little slower lol

 

[ssn696]

Keep an eye on the For Sale page. They pop up periodically. $130ish plus shipping is typical.

 

[Longroof79]

That's what I figured. Only problem is that they're very difficult to find. Oh well, I guess I can live with just having to drive a little slower lol

James, Jamcar just sold two sets of Blazer spindles. You can try to touch base with him. I know certain parts of the country, it's hard finding 2WD spindles.

 

[ssn696]

What he said.

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[Gbodyman83]

I bought one of the sets from Jamcar, plan to install over the long weekend. In the rust belt, 2wd blazers are rare and if you find one everything on it is sure to have 1/2" of rust build up. I'm very pleased with the set I got from him. I think he posted he has more.