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RunTMCfan · 10-29-2005, 01:35 AM

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

orange72blazer · 10-29-2005, 01:57 AM

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.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-29-2005, 05:15 AM

*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

vtblazer · 10-29-2005, 07:44 AM

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...

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-29-2005, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

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.

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

vtblazer · 10-29-2005, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

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

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.

vtblazer · 10-29-2005, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunTMCfan

I'm wondering what I should do.

I'm looking for recommedations guys. What do I do.

Search is up and running again and has lots of threads about this very subject.

*Medicanman71* · 10-29-2005, 08:41 AM

Ok this is my BDS spring lift kit. 4" front, 6" rear, 33" ats. Drives like a dream.

XXL · 10-29-2005, 09:21 AM

Does this count as a lift? (It's not on cinder blocks)...

jhow66 · 10-30-2005, 01:13 PM

8" spring lift-35 tires:

llegos · 10-30-2005, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

Does this count as a lift? (It's not on cinder blocks)...

its the -4/-6 lift.lol

blazerboy72 · 10-30-2005, 06:18 PM

8" lift Blocks in rear 38.5" ground hawgs

bouncytruck · 10-30-2005, 10:51 PM

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.

vtblazer · 10-31-2005, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

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

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.

RunTMCfan · 10-30-2005, 04:27 PM

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

*Medicanman71* · 10-31-2005, 07:29 AM

blocks :gasp:

My BDS springs that'r tapered w/ the teflon pads between leafes kick ASS!

71jimmy · 10-31-2005, 01:29 PM

Now that's what I call a "LIFT".

2wdBlazer · 10-31-2005, 05:24 PM

3 inch body.

6 inch spring.

Still rubs.

**Joesjunk** · 10-31-2005, 08:13 PM

4" lift, springs on front, blocks on rear. 35" Goodyear's

RunTMCfan · 11-01-2005, 12:02 AM

Ring Master you are completely out of control! That thing is wild!

JoesJunk...you've got yourself a beautiful truck.

Rob

Ring Master · 11-01-2005, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunTMCfan

Ring Master you are completely out of control! That thing is wild!

JoesJunk...you've got yourself a beautiful truck.

Rob

I seam to hear that alot.

I did not have plans for it like this when I started but **** happens.

Thanks

vtblazer · 11-02-2005, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunTMCfan

JoesJunk...you've got yourself a beautiful truck.

Thought the exact same thing when I saw the pic.
Like the solid color w/trim.

*Medicanman71* · 11-01-2005, 06:21 PM

I have no idea and wonder what my gears are... , probably just alot of power for the 350

lol

**Baketown Scotty** · 11-02-2005, 02:47 PM

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.

blazerboy72 · 11-02-2005, 03:20 PM

The rear of the fender has plenty of room, but the front will rub when turned and hitting a bump.

10-29-2005, 01:35 AM	#1
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	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

10-29-2005, 01:57 AM	#2
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	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. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe

10-29-2005, 05:15 AM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	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 Attached Images __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 10-29-2005 at 05:17 AM.*

10-29-2005, 07:44 AM	#4
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	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... Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 10-29-2005 at 07:58 AM.

10-29-2005, 08:41 AM	#8
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	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.

10-29-2005, 09:21 AM	#9
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift Does this count as a lift? (It's not on cinder blocks)... __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter Last edited by XXL; 10-29-2005 at 09:22 AM.

10-30-2005, 01:13 PM	#10
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift 8" spring lift-35 tires: Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

10-30-2005, 06:18 PM	#12
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift 8" lift Blocks in rear 38.5" ground hawgs Attached Images

10-30-2005, 10:51 PM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	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. Attached Images __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-30-2005, 04:27 PM	#15
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	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

10-31-2005, 07:29 AM	#16
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	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!

10-31-2005, 01:29 PM	#17
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift Now that's what I call a "LIFT". __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

10-31-2005, 05:24 PM	#18
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift 3 inch body. 6 inch spring. Still rubs. Attached Images __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

10-31-2005, 08:13 PM	#19
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: Show us your Lift (chanting), Show us your Lift 4" lift, springs on front, blocks on rear. 35" Goodyear's Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

11-01-2005, 12:02 AM	#20
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	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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11-01-2005, 06:21 PM	#23
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	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 lol

11-02-2005, 02:47 PM	#24
Baketown Scotty Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 314	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.

11-02-2005, 03:20 PM	#25
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	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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