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super72 · 03-23-2004, 12:05 AM

I have an stock 72 4x4 swb pickup. When I say stock I mean it has never been touched. Is there a lift made to fit 44's or is this going to be custom.

Destructo · 03-23-2004, 12:12 AM

I think if you run 12" suspension lift and 3" body lift you can fit 44's. Unless you just destroy the fenders.

super72 · 03-23-2004, 12:40 AM

Yeah, but does anyone make a lift that big for this trucks?

Destructo · 03-23-2004, 12:46 AM

Pretty sure somebody does, not sure who though? Maybe Sky-jacker?

*1tonswb* · 03-23-2004, 01:49 AM

I used to own a truck on 44 boggers. The truck went through anything I had the balls to take it through and I looked mean. But.......It was a pain in the ass to drive on the street and the big tires are great at finding your weak link. In the 3 years I owned it I went through 4 turbo 400's, 3 dana 60 front axle stub shafts, 2 454's, 2 sets of ring and pinions, ect, ect. The list goes on and on. When 44's sit they develop flat spots that will shake your truck apart. If you care about you truck then dont do it. If it a beater then fine. Thats my opinion.

Destructo · 03-23-2004, 02:04 AM

Get some 44" radials and the flat-spots shouldn't be a problem. And yes they make them! They got 49" radials out now

ABHaulR · 03-23-2004, 02:05 AM

i converted my 72 sub from 2wd to 4wd. its still trailing arms in the rear for the soft ride but i put 8" lift front springs on it. I run 40" boggers and a 200r4 od trans. I get 10-12mpg around town and 16-18 on the hwy.

www.geocities.com/scbeoffroadunlimited

Dwayne

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-23-2004, 07:34 AM

Superlift, I believe has 12" springs, though they are usually not advertised in the mags except for 73 and up. Sky jacker has 8" springs. ABHaulR your suburban is awesome!

super72 · 03-23-2004, 12:34 PM

It won't be a daily driver, just something to show off in. I'm tired of breaking the vehicle that has to get me to work. I would really like to do this and do it right. If any one has any links or numbers to anyone who has done this or sells parts to do this I would really appreicate it.

redneck_motorsports · 03-27-2004, 04:32 PM

I got 44" Boggers on my 67 K20. I have 15+ inches of lift and I used a 12" Superlift suspension for a 73-87 model truck. Here is a link that documents it http://www.texas4x4.org/gallery/redneckmtrsprts .

*1FaastC10* · 03-28-2004, 02:05 AM

check out MatcoTools.com http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/to...&page=6&#39929 RL1325 is the way im going to clear tires that "wont" fit with my existing lift.

03-23-2004, 12:05 AM	#1
super72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 207	I want lift!! I have an stock 72 4x4 swb pickup. When I say stock I mean it has never been touched. Is there a lift made to fit 44's or is this going to be custom.

03-23-2004, 12:12 AM	#2
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I think if you run 12" suspension lift and 3" body lift you can fit 44's. Unless you just destroy the fenders. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

03-23-2004, 12:46 AM	#4
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Pretty sure somebody does, not sure who though? Maybe Sky-jacker? __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

03-23-2004, 02:04 AM	#6
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Get some 44" radials and the flat-spots shouldn't be a problem. And yes they make them! They got 49" radials out now __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

03-23-2004, 02:05 AM	#7
ABHaulR Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Valley City, Ut Posts: 311	i converted my 72 sub from 2wd to 4wd. its still trailing arms in the rear for the soft ride but i put 8" lift front springs on it. I run 40" boggers and a 200r4 od trans. I get 10-12mpg around town and 16-18 on the hwy. www.geocities.com/scbeoffroadunlimited Dwayne Attached Images __________________ 72' GMC Suburban 10 1/2" of Lift, 40" Tires! Waiting for restoration 67' Chevy, What to do??? And Bad Ass American Bulldogs!

03-23-2004, 12:40 AM	#3
super72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 207	Yeah, but does anyone make a lift that big for this trucks?

03-23-2004, 01:49 AM	#5
1tonswb Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 300	I used to own a truck on 44 boggers. The truck went through anything I had the balls to take it through and I looked mean. But.......It was a pain in the ass to drive on the street and the big tires are great at finding your weak link. In the 3 years I owned it I went through 4 turbo 400's, 3 dana 60 front axle stub shafts, 2 454's, 2 sets of ring and pinions, ect, ect. The list goes on and on. When 44's sit they develop flat spots that will shake your truck apart. If you care about you truck then dont do it. If it a beater then fine. Thats my opinion.

03-23-2004, 07:34 AM	#8
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Superlift, I believe has 12" springs, though they are usually not advertised in the mags except for 73 and up. Sky jacker has 8" springs. ABHaulR your suburban is awesome! __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

03-23-2004, 12:34 PM	#9
super72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 207	It won't be a daily driver, just something to show off in. I'm tired of breaking the vehicle that has to get me to work. I would really like to do this and do it right. If any one has any links or numbers to anyone who has done this or sells parts to do this I would really appreicate it.

03-27-2004, 04:32 PM	#10
redneck_motorsports Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa Texas Posts: 36	I got 44" Boggers on my 67 K20. I have 15+ inches of lift and I used a 12" Superlift suspension for a 73-87 model truck. Here is a link that documents it http://www.texas4x4.org/gallery/redneckmtrsprts .

03-28-2004, 02:05 AM	#11
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	check out MatcoTools.com http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/to...&page=6&#39929 RL1325 is the way im going to clear tires that "wont" fit with my existing lift.

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