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morgan71 · 07-28-2009, 07:52 PM

Just bought this k2500 a couple weeks ago now want to lift it so I can get just a little bigger tire. I am thinking 255 85 16 bfg's on factory wheels. I am only wanting a 2 inch lift. Tuff country and Skyjacker both have a 2 inch lift that I am looking at. Just looking to see if anyone has used there two inch lifts and should I be able to run that size tire with this lift? Post of pics of your moderately lifted truck with tire sizes. Thanks

b454rat · 07-28-2009, 08:08 PM

You can run 33s on a 10" wheel on those trucks. With a tall skinny tire, you won't need a lift. But if you want to anyways, I'd get a zero rate and some longer shackles, don't even know if they make a 2" lift spring for the short springs.

**Stocker** · 07-28-2009, 09:22 PM

Nice truck, I just saw your other thread! I have 2.5" Softrides on the front of the K20 in my avatar. Had 'em several years, no squeaks, no complaints, great quality. No other pics but I know there are pics of other trucks with same lift, somewhere on the board...

Edit: found this, but I know there are others... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=180389

snj8198 · 07-29-2009, 09:35 AM

I'm running Tough Country's 2" EZ ride spring system with 255/85R16's and like the combo. The lift is not necessary for tire clearance but i like the stance.

07-28-2009, 07:52 PM	#1
morgan71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perry OK Posts: 121	help me decide on lift Just bought this k2500 a couple weeks ago now want to lift it so I can get just a little bigger tire. I am thinking 255 85 16 bfg's on factory wheels. I am only wanting a 2 inch lift. Tuff country and Skyjacker both have a 2 inch lift that I am looking at. Just looking to see if anyone has used there two inch lifts and should I be able to run that size tire with this lift? Post of pics of your moderately lifted truck with tire sizes. Thanks Attached Images

07-28-2009, 08:08 PM	#2
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: help me decide on lift You can run 33s on a 10" wheel on those trucks. With a tall skinny tire, you won't need a lift. But if you want to anyways, I'd get a zero rate and some longer shackles, don't even know if they make a 2" lift spring for the short springs. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

07-28-2009, 09:22 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	Re: help me decide on lift Nice truck, I just saw your other thread! I have 2.5" Softrides on the front of the K20 in my avatar. Had 'em several years, no squeaks, no complaints, great quality. No other pics but I know there are pics of other trucks with same lift, somewhere on the board... Edit: found this, but I know there are others... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=180389 __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay Last edited by Stocker; 07-28-2009 at 09:28 PM.

07-29-2009, 09:35 AM	#4
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: help me decide on lift I'm running Tough Country's 2" EZ ride spring system with 255/85R16's and like the combo. The lift is not necessary for tire clearance but i like the stance. __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's



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