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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: San Diego, Ca
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Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
I've been debating for about 6 months about what lift I'm going to do. I owned a 70' on 35's almost 10 years ago. Can't remember how big the lift was...but it looked juuuuuust right for 35's. I currently have a 72' on 33's. I'm wondering what I should do.
I'm sorry to say that in 1997 when I sold my 70' I had just purchased some Skyjacker springs with 4" springs for the front and 6" for the rear, I never installed them and sold the Blazer with the springs laying on the floor. The manufacturer told me to add 2" in the rear on Blazers. I have noticed many 4/6 lifts on 33's. Here I am many moons later and I'm stuck on what to do. I have a photo below that all of you may have seen a few times. I saw that awsome blue GMC last week on here and it looked great with what appeared to be a 2" or so in front and a 3" in the rear. Then I saw this red one saying he had a 4/6 lift. Both from what I remember were on 33's. I'm looking for recommedations guys. What do I do. If you do "Show us your lift" we must know what size tires, how big of a lift(front and rear) and if it's blocks in the rear or springs. This will help me decide what to do. Here is the Red one. Looks great. I'm just worried about driveability. Thanks guys in advance for letting me put your Blazers and Jimmyz up for scrutiny. No big head mmmmkay. ![]() Here is the Jimmy. Clearly a more mild set up but not stock like mine. Both look great. I'm curiouse as to what the numbers are behind both. I think the red one was a 4/6 with 33's, what about the Jimmy, what size lift is it? ![]() Here's mine. ![]() Remember. Don't just comment. Show us your Lift! I need numbers too. Robg |
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: West Michigan
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
Here's one more picture of mine 4" Tuff Country ez ride springs in front, 4" bolcks and add-a-leafs in the back, 33" tires on 15x 10 rims. I haven't had any driveability problems with this setup, I've been driving it like this for about 4-5 years. It really dosen't ride or drive any worse than stock.
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
*NOT FINISHED OF COURSE, BUT I'M GETTING CLOSER
![]() 4" FRT. ROUGH COUNTRY SPRINGS 6" REAR ROUGH COUNTRY SPRINGS 35 X 12.5 X 15 BFG'S ON 15 x 8'S ONLY HAVE 50 MILES ON HER, BUT SHE DRIVES GREAT ![]()
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
The consensus always seems to be:
33's on stock suspension works but you shouldn't really wheel with it. 33's with a 4" lift looks/works/drives pretty good all around. (my vote) 35's with a 4" lift works also but wheeling is limited. 35's with a 6" lift works good again but some drivability issue's arise. Plus if it's a concern for you, the "hop in" factor having 35's & 6" lift is something to think about in a daily driver. ![]() Don't forget the gearing thing also...if you have say 3:08's and go 35's, you'll be driving a real dog. Here's one with a 4" all spring lift w/33's 33's are on 10" wheels that have 4" back spacing. Final gear is 4:11 and yes it will travel down the interstate @ 65mph no problem. Not much faster though... ![]() Last edited by vtblazer; 10-29-2005 at 07:58 AM. |
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
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OIC, So now "GQ" is considered to be a dog, you Ba$tard ![]() Just for the record I Luv my 3:08's, and I can still smoke em ![]()
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
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Yep, comparatively speaking you are, put in some 4:11's and have some real fun. ![]() Sure you can smoke 'em, cause your pushing 450hp, you Ba$tard. ![]() Last edited by vtblazer; 10-29-2005 at 08:06 AM. |
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Join Date: May 2005
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
Ok this is my BDS spring lift kit. 4" front, 6" rear, 33" ats. Drives like a dream.
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
Does this count as a lift? (It's not on cinder blocks)...
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
8" spring lift-35 tires:
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Temple, Ga
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
8" lift Blocks in rear 38.5" ground hawgs
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
My '72 has 4" lift (block & helper springs in rear). Stock 238/85/16 tires & wheels. It has a bit of squatty butt syndrome. I don't mind though with the psydo-stock look. I might go to 33's some day with the stock wheels & tires, but I've only got 3.07's so I would need to put in at least 3.73's
My '69 has 6" block and 35's. It has a nice stance with no rear sag. It has 4.10's which are just right for the 35's.
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
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Sure 3:73's would be better but if your inclined to try it, go ahead. I had the 3:07/w 33's combo for a couple years under my daily driver K5 and it wasn't so bad at all on paved streets & highways. |
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
For my needs Vt's light green has the stance I'm looking for. My conern is having a sagging rear end. I prefer a level truck over a sag in the rear. I would even rather have the rear just slightly higher than have it sag. I think I'm gonna have to do a 4/6 lift and go from there.
Here in Souther Ca we have a huge supply of custom spring makers. I'm not calling souther Ca the 4x4 capital but if you open up any 4x4 magazine a lot the adds in the back are Southern Ca companies. It must have something to do with Glamis being so close. This weekend it's large city with 200k visitors all going to do some desert wheeling. I wish we had more open land like the rest of you guys. Too many enviro's out here. I will probably do some Deaver springs. They are out of the LA area and have a nice product. A bit expensive but that's the way it goes right? Thanks for all the photos guys. Rob |
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
blocks :gasp:
My BDS springs that'r tapered w/ the teflon pads between leafes kick ASS! |
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
Now that's what I call a "LIFT".
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Join Date: Sep 2000
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
3 inch body.
6 inch spring. Still rubs.
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
4" lift, springs on front, blocks on rear. 35" Goodyear's
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
Ring Master you are completely out of control! That thing is wild!
JoesJunk...you've got yourself a beautiful truck. Rob |
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
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Like the solid color w/trim. |
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
I have no idea and wonder what my gears are... , probably just alot of power for the 350
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
Blazerboy72 - How much clearance do you have at the rear of the front fender when turning? I have ORD 4'' shackle flip in rear with 2'' springs, 6'' springs in front and a 3'' body lift to clear new transmission. Was hoping to 38's in without any trimming.
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Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift
The rear of the fender has plenty of room, but the front will rub when turned and hitting a bump.
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