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redz 1970 K5 · 12-13-2004, 02:25 PM

After the 3" body and test fitting the 38 truxus STS's, I did not like how it looked. Not the look I was going for. Tires are too wide for my taste and probably a little too modern for my old K5. I am putting the call out, I have decided to stick with a 35 or 36 x 12 or 13 wide.

If anyone in socal wants some BIG meats, let's talk. If you have 35s or 36s on some decent rims and you want to upgrade to 38's, let's talk. I am looking for an equal trade OR enough $$$ to get some MT/Rs. I would value the 38's on ARE Diamond Locks at a FAIR price of $1200.

Ah well, things change.

bouncytruck · 12-13-2004, 02:52 PM

You don't like the tires or the wheels or both? Are you ditching the body lift then?

Personally, I wouldn't want anything over 35's for a daily driver. The streets and parking are just too tight around here to want to deal with something that tall on a daily basis.

The smaller tires will be a better fit with your running gear too.

redz 1970 K5 · 12-13-2004, 04:55 PM

No, I will keep the body lift since it is near completion. I just will not install the 6" springs at this time.

I don't like the tires in particular, but I would keep the rims with them to sell/trade as a set for a like set of 35s. If someone just wanted to swap tires and keep rims, I would definitely consider it.

Definitely agree on the running gear part... To be honest? Another factor in my decision, is I don't think the old girl can handle 38's. The more I get into her the more I find things are pretty well worn and it's just unsafe at this point.

2wdBlazer · 12-13-2004, 09:59 PM

Mmmmm....38's. Don't let me down! You too can look like this.

redz 1970 K5 · 12-14-2004, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2wdBlazer

Mmmmm....38's. Don't let me down! You too can look like this.

Your truck is MY ONLY motivation for keeping the 38's in mind at all... Believe you me. Be honest- how does your old girl handle them? I am talking street driving and reliability foremost. I am going from a 50lb per wheel/tire to a 95lb per wheel/tire set, not to mention the additional rolling resistance and gear change.

Should I just for the hell of it put on the springs and test fit the 38s again?

As far as the body lift- I don't mind them, and I kind of like them. If the bumpers are raised, gaps filled and the BL has been installed correctly I think it is very nice looking... I think sometimes too much spring lift looks out of proportion- especially with the weenie looking 1/2 ton running gear underneath. I am not the only one who feels this way... A lot of my friends, even though they can afford all spring and suspension lifts choose body lifts to balance the height out.

2wdBlazer · 12-14-2004, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by redz 1970 K5

Your truck is MY ONLY motivation for keeping the 38's in mind at all... Believe you me. Be honest- how does your old girl handle them? I am talking street driving and reliability foremost. I am going from a 50lb per wheel/tire to a 95lb per wheel/tire set, not to mention the additional rolling resistance and gear change.

I drive it daily. Aside from being a gas hog, there have been no problems. The only thing I have done to the truck in the last year is a tune up. No broken parts or abnormal tire wear for me. I guess it really depends on how you drive. I will admit, I do have a 3/4 ton rear in mine but I have stock driveshafts and a stock dana 44 up front. Being big catches alot of looks as well.

**special-K** · 12-14-2004, 09:28 AM

Go with the 6"lift/lose the body lift,IMO.

**special-K** · 12-15-2004, 08:43 AM

I`ve done combination lifts before.My`71 had 4"springs/3"body lift.&37"SuperSwampers.But if I was only doing one,I`d do springs.I agree,a whole lot of suspension lift,especially with light running gear looks wirey and frail.

12-13-2004, 02:25 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Ok, 38's are off the plan... back to the drawing board. After the 3" body and test fitting the 38 truxus STS's, I did not like how it looked. Not the look I was going for. Tires are too wide for my taste and probably a little too modern for my old K5. I am putting the call out, I have decided to stick with a 35 or 36 x 12 or 13 wide. If anyone in socal wants some BIG meats, let's talk. If you have 35s or 36s on some decent rims and you want to upgrade to 38's, let's talk. I am looking for an equal trade OR enough $$$ to get some MT/Rs. I would value the 38's on ARE Diamond Locks at a FAIR price of $1200. Ah well, things change. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

12-13-2004, 02:52 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	You don't like the tires or the wheels or both? Are you ditching the body lift then? Personally, I wouldn't want anything over 35's for a daily driver. The streets and parking are just too tight around here to want to deal with something that tall on a daily basis. The smaller tires will be a better fit with your running gear too. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-13-2004, 04:55 PM	#3
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	No, I will keep the body lift since it is near completion. I just will not install the 6" springs at this time. I don't like the tires in particular, but I would keep the rims with them to sell/trade as a set for a like set of 35s. If someone just wanted to swap tires and keep rims, I would definitely consider it. Definitely agree on the running gear part... To be honest? Another factor in my decision, is I don't think the old girl can handle 38's. The more I get into her the more I find things are pretty well worn and it's just unsafe at this point. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

12-13-2004, 09:59 PM	#4
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	Mmmmm....38's. Don't let me down! You too can look like this. Attached Images __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

12-14-2004, 09:28 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Go with the 6"lift/lose the body lift,IMO. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-15-2004, 08:43 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	I`ve done combination lifts before.My`71 had 4"springs/3"body lift.&37"SuperSwampers.But if I was only doing one,I`d do springs.I agree,a whole lot of suspension lift,especially with light running gear looks wirey and frail. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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