6" or 8" lIft kits for 1972 Blazer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1971 2wd · 11-16-2003, 08:09 PM

What is the tallest tries you can run with a 6" and 8" lift kit???

I'm planning to run 36" tall tires and someday move up to 38"..

It still's need's to have pleanty of room for flexing..

1972 Blazer

Thank's for an info......

6772king · 11-16-2003, 09:02 PM

I have a 8" with 2" traction and a 3" body on my swb with 42's ,,,,,, on my blazer I had 35's and a 4" lift and they would rub when I flexed it hard I would go with the 8 if you plan on running 38's

6772king · 11-16-2003, 09:02 PM

#2

6772king · 11-16-2003, 09:05 PM

here is my blazer with the 4" lift and 35's

bigbluthng · 11-17-2003, 01:14 AM

here's mine with a 3" body lift and a 4" suspension lift for 7" with 31's

2wdBlazer · 11-17-2003, 01:28 AM

I have 9 inches on 38x15.50's. They will rub on hard flexing. Needs another inch or 2.

bouncytruck · 11-17-2003, 02:14 PM

There is a guy near me who has 39.5's on what he says is a 6" lift. He says that the suspension is so stiff the only travel is in the tires. I think he has some trimming but there is still only like 1" of clearance. I don't know if it rubs. It is for sale too - and has been since the beginning of the summer (starting price was $6500, then it went to $4500, now it is back at $8500! Personally, I think it is worth around $2500)

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...0/59735800.htm

Bluegoose972 · 11-17-2003, 06:27 PM

I'm getting ready to run 36"x14.5" Truxxs Tires with a 6" suspension lift on my blazer. It might be a little tight and I will let you know how it works out. But the tire width and offset will make a huge difference on what hits/fits. Stick with a narrower 36"x12.5" tire and 4 5/8" backspacing and you should fit fine with 6" of lift.

In my opinion, I would install a 6" suspension lift for now. You may have a little trimming and/or rubbing, but I don't see it as that bad. Then when you want to upgrade, add an additional 3" body lift to get the extra clearance you need for the 38" tires. Stay with a 10" rim and the 4 5/8" offset (check the tire to spring clearance inside) and you should be good to go!

LeRoy · 11-17-2003, 07:09 PM

This is my K5 with seven inches of total lift and 36x14.50x16.50 Swampers. They fit nice and only needed a bit of trimming on the front edge of the rear wheelwell. It's now in the process of a 9" lift with 38x15.50x16 swampers

LeRoy · 11-17-2003, 07:10 PM

2

bouncytruck · 11-17-2003, 07:42 PM

I dig your rig LeRoy! Can't wait to see it with the big meats! I like your trailer too. I want to make one that matches my truck - but first I've gotta get my truck running.

LeRoy · 11-17-2003, 09:28 PM

Thanks, ya should have been at the meeting and seen K5krazie's K5. Sweet offroader

bouncytruck · 11-18-2003, 01:50 PM

LeRoy, Aaron lives about 5 blocks from me. He's got a lot of nice rigs. I you guys on the freeway as you were heading to the meeting (saw Dennis' flatbed) but I had a meeting to go to at 11 so I couldn't make it.

1971 2wd · 11-19-2003, 11:22 PM

Thanks for all the info!!!

Dose anyone have a 8" for sale???

11-16-2003, 08:09 PM	#1
1971 2wd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PARADISE,CA Posts: 57	6" or 8" lIft kits for 1972 Blazer What is the tallest tries you can run with a 6" and 8" lift kit??? I'm planning to run 36" tall tires and someday move up to 38".. It still's need's to have pleanty of room for flexing.. 1972 Blazer Thank's for an info...... Last edited by 1971 2wd; 11-16-2003 at 08:13 PM.

11-16-2003, 09:02 PM	#3
6772king Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: grove city pa usa Posts: 628	#2 Attached Images __________________ 67 chevy short step 2wd 427 71 chevy short fleet 4x4 396 72 gmc jimmy 2wd 377 71 chevy blazer 4x4 454 69 chevy longhorn 5.9l cummins 72 chevy 400 2wd custom camper 67 chevy lwb 4x4 454-in pieces 67 chevy panel soon 4x4-400 67 gmc dump 4x4 1 ton-305 WTF!! 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 burb 350 70 chevy panel 2wd 302 5 speed tko "THERE IS NO REPLACMENT FOR DISPLACMENT"!!!!!!!

11-16-2003, 09:05 PM	#4
6772king Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: grove city pa usa Posts: 628	here is my blazer with the 4" lift and 35's Attached Images __________________ 67 chevy short step 2wd 427 71 chevy short fleet 4x4 396 72 gmc jimmy 2wd 377 71 chevy blazer 4x4 454 69 chevy longhorn 5.9l cummins 72 chevy 400 2wd custom camper 67 chevy lwb 4x4 454-in pieces 67 chevy panel soon 4x4-400 67 gmc dump 4x4 1 ton-305 WTF!! 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 burb 350 70 chevy panel 2wd 302 5 speed tko "THERE IS NO REPLACMENT FOR DISPLACMENT"!!!!!!!

11-17-2003, 01:14 AM	#5
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	here's mine with a 3" body lift and a 4" suspension lift for 7" with 31's Attached Images

11-17-2003, 01:28 AM	#6
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	I have 9 inches on 38x15.50's. They will rub on hard flexing. Needs another inch or 2. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

11-17-2003, 02:14 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	There is a guy near me who has 39.5's on what he says is a 6" lift. He says that the suspension is so stiff the only travel is in the tires. I think he has some trimming but there is still only like 1" of clearance. I don't know if it rubs. It is for sale too - and has been since the beginning of the summer (starting price was $6500, then it went to $4500, now it is back at $8500! Personally, I think it is worth around $2500) http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...0/59735800.htm __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-17-2003, 06:27 PM	#8
Bluegoose972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 248	I'm getting ready to run 36"x14.5" Truxxs Tires with a 6" suspension lift on my blazer. It might be a little tight and I will let you know how it works out. But the tire width and offset will make a huge difference on what hits/fits. Stick with a narrower 36"x12.5" tire and 4 5/8" backspacing and you should fit fine with 6" of lift. In my opinion, I would install a 6" suspension lift for now. You may have a little trimming and/or rubbing, but I don't see it as that bad. Then when you want to upgrade, add an additional 3" body lift to get the extra clearance you need for the 38" tires. Stay with a 10" rim and the 4 5/8" offset (check the tire to spring clearance inside) and you should be good to go!

11-17-2003, 07:09 PM	#9
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	This is my K5 with seven inches of total lift and 36x14.50x16.50 Swampers. They fit nice and only needed a bit of trimming on the front edge of the rear wheelwell. It's now in the process of a 9" lift with 38x15.50x16 swampers Attached Images __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

11-17-2003, 07:10 PM	#10
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	2 Attached Images __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

11-17-2003, 07:42 PM	#11
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I dig your rig LeRoy! Can't wait to see it with the big meats! I like your trailer too. I want to make one that matches my truck - but first I've gotta get my truck running. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-17-2003, 09:28 PM	#12
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	Thanks, ya should have been at the meeting and seen K5krazie's K5. Sweet offroader __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

11-18-2003, 01:50 PM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	LeRoy, Aaron lives about 5 blocks from me. He's got a lot of nice rigs. I you guys on the freeway as you were heading to the meeting (saw Dennis' flatbed) but I had a meeting to go to at 11 so I couldn't make it. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-19-2003, 11:22 PM	#14
1971 2wd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PARADISE,CA Posts: 57	Thanks for all the info!!! Dose anyone have a 8" for sale??? Last edited by 1971 2wd; 11-19-2003 at 11:24 PM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.