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pete29 · 11-18-2009, 11:49 PM

does anybody know if 39 inch swamper tires will fit a 72 chevy truck with 4 inch suspension lift and 3 inch body. Has anybody cut their fenders to make them fit. Got any pictures?

vtblazer · 11-19-2009, 07:22 AM

Yes, they'll fit & yes it's been done.

Please tell us your not putting 39's on stock 1/2 ton axles.

Jtrux · 11-19-2009, 08:33 AM

UGH! 3 inch body lift?

pete29 · 11-19-2009, 09:26 AM

i'm putting the 39s on a 3/4 ton. it has dana 60 rear and dana 44 front. When you say they'll fit, will i have to cut the fenders any?

pete29 · 11-19-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

UGH! 3 inch body lift?

I know what you mean. i wish i would have just bought a 8 inch suspension lift. but i got a good deal on this.

Burt4x4 · 11-19-2009, 09:40 AM

Nothing wrong w/body lifts on these K5s..as long as it's installed properly.

I run Irok 36" The specs say they are 36.8" so closer to a 37". I rub & I cut. Mostly the front of the rear wheelwell and the rear of the front wheelwell

Try to say that fast hahaha

4" Front springs 5.5" rear springs & oooscary 3" body lift

litebulblsc · 11-19-2009, 10:56 AM

My dad ran 39.5 on his 69 with 1/2 tons. Only snapped 1 axle. Mud is easier on axles then other forms of offroading

pete29 · 11-19-2009, 11:38 AM

how big of lift did your dad's 69 1/2 ton have? got any pictures?

litebulblsc · 11-19-2009, 01:42 PM

6'' suspension and 3'' body.
The only trimming he did was a little bit of the "fang" on the front fender. Trucks been tore apart for a few years but maybe I can find a Polaroid of it and scan when I get home. This was on a longbed pickup.

But here is a pic of my Blazer with 6'' lift and 36.5'' tires
Not much room for flexing and steering with that setup.

swyfor5 · 11-19-2009, 06:31 PM

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Running 39.5 swampers w/8" suspension lift. Had already cut the fenders back when I had a 4" lift with 35's. That's all about to change again when I add a dana 60 frt, and a 14 bolt rear.

vtblazer · 11-19-2009, 06:35 PM

6" all spring lift w/42's.

Yes you can do it and yes it's been done.

42's in the pic.

BLUE THUNDER · 11-22-2009, 10:24 PM

I've got a 4" lift and 33x12.50-15's. Work great for a daily driver.

litebulblsc · 11-23-2009, 12:02 AM

I looked for a good picture of my dads truck wit the 39.5's on it, but couldn't find one. I do got a picture of the tire though

CDA 455 · 11-23-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by swyfor5

Attachment 515511Running 39.5 swampers w/8" suspension lift. Had already cut the fenders back when I had a 4" lift with 35's. That's all about to change again when I add a dana 60 frt, and a 14 bolt rear.

Wow! Cool rig!

How old is that pic?

pete29 · 11-23-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by swyfor5

Attachment 515511Running 39.5 swampers w/8" suspension lift. Had already cut the fenders back when I had a 4" lift with 35's. That's all about to change again when I add a dana 60 frt, and a 14 bolt rear.

Did you just have to cut the fronts of the front fenders or anywhere else?

swyfor5 · 11-23-2009, 07:50 PM

That pic is about 11 years ago, right before it went into storage. Getting ready to bust it out and go at it again. I'll try to include some pic's of the fender cuts.

swyfor5 · 11-23-2009, 07:57 PM

Almost forgot, the front fangs are coming off soon to make way for the winch bumper. That will help clean up the rough cuts from the cutting torch! The rear pic is not so good, but you have to take the curve off the fender at the part of the fender closest to the rocker. Whew!

11-18-2009, 11:49 PM	#1
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	How big of tires are on your 67-72?? does anybody know if 39 inch swamper tires will fit a 72 chevy truck with 4 inch suspension lift and 3 inch body. Has anybody cut their fenders to make them fit. Got any pictures?

11-19-2009, 07:22 AM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: How big of tires are on your 67-72?? Yes, they'll fit & yes it's been done. Please tell us your not putting 39's on stock 1/2 ton axles. Last edited by vtblazer; 11-19-2009 at 07:24 AM.

11-19-2009, 08:33 AM	#3
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: How big of tires are on your 67-72?? UGH! 3 inch body lift? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

11-19-2009, 09:26 AM	#4
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	Re: How big of tires are on your 67-72?? i'm putting the 39s on a 3/4 ton. it has dana 60 rear and dana 44 front. When you say they'll fit, will i have to cut the fenders any?

11-19-2009, 09:40 AM	#6
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: How big of tires are on your 67-72?? Nothing wrong w/body lifts on these K5s..as long as it's installed properly. I run Irok 36" The specs say they are 36.8" so closer to a 37". I rub & I cut. Mostly the front of the rear wheelwell and the rear of the front wheelwell Try to say that fast hahaha 4" Front springs 5.5" rear springs & oooscary 3" body lift __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

11-19-2009, 10:56 AM	#7
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 520	Re: How big of tires are on your 67-72?? My dad ran 39.5 on his 69 with 1/2 tons. Only snapped 1 axle. Mud is easier on axles then other forms of offroading

11-19-2009, 11:38 AM	#8
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	Re: How big of tires are on your 67-72?? how big of lift did your dad's 69 1/2 ton have? got any pictures?

11-19-2009, 01:42 PM	#9
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 520	Re: How big of tires are on your 67-72?? 6'' suspension and 3'' body. The only trimming he did was a little bit of the "fang" on the front fender. Trucks been tore apart for a few years but maybe I can find a Polaroid of it and scan when I get home. This was on a longbed pickup. But here is a pic of my Blazer with 6'' lift and 36.5'' tires Not much room for flexing and steering with that setup. Last edited by litebulblsc; 11-19-2009 at 01:58 PM.

11-19-2009, 06:31 PM	#10
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: How big of tires are on your 67-72?? Running 39.5 swampers w/8" suspension lift. Had already cut the fenders back when I had a 4" lift with 35's. That's all about to change again when I add a dana 60 frt, and a 14 bolt rear.

11-19-2009, 06:35 PM	#11
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: How big of tires are on your 67-72?? 6" all spring lift w/42's. Yes you can do it and yes it's been done. 42's in the pic. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 11-23-2009 at 07:25 AM.

11-22-2009, 10:24 PM	#12
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: How big of tires are on your 67-72?? I've got a 4" lift and 33x12.50-15's. Work great for a daily driver. Attached Images

11-23-2009, 12:02 AM	#13
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 520	Re: How big of tires are on your 67-72?? I looked for a good picture of my dads truck wit the 39.5's on it, but couldn't find one. I do got a picture of the tire though

11-23-2009, 07:50 PM	#16
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: How big of tires are on your 67-72?? That pic is about 11 years ago, right before it went into storage. Getting ready to bust it out and go at it again. I'll try to include some pic's of the fender cuts. Attached Images

11-23-2009, 07:57 PM	#17
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: How big of tires are on your 67-72?? Almost forgot, the front fangs are coming off soon to make way for the winch bumper. That will help clean up the rough cuts from the cutting torch! The rear pic is not so good, but you have to take the curve off the fender at the part of the fender closest to the rocker. Whew!



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