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Old 10-22-2012, 09:10 AM   #1
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will 37s fit on a 4 inch lift?

well the plan is if I buy this blazer it to do a 4 inch lift and try to use 37s. i dont wanna have to cut anything bit if I have to I would cut the front fenders but I wony cut the back. will they work?

lift= http://www.roughcountry.com/chevy_69-72_4.html
tires= http://www.militaryoffroadtires.net/...t-37125165.htm
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Old 10-22-2012, 10:13 AM   #2
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Re: will 37s fit on a 4 inch lift?

with these beig used tires I guess they would really be like 36.5s.
I have another question with a 4 inch lift do I have to do anything with the driveshaft or will the stock one work?
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Old 10-22-2012, 10:20 AM   #3
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Re: will 37s fit on a 4 inch lift?

Nope, needs to be 6" lift at least. I've got 5" lift, with some fender trimming & 36s & they occassionally rub. But good thing about the military 37s is they don't have big lugs sticking out the sidewall that can catch a fender as easily when turning.
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Old 10-22-2012, 11:22 AM   #4
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Re: will 37s fit on a 4 inch lift?

I could get 33"ers too rub while offroad twisten down the path on a 4"lift & 3"body so...gotta cut or go up...
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Old 10-22-2012, 11:26 AM   #5
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Re: will 37s fit on a 4 inch lift?

I run 33's with no lift and it's fine on and off road. I've never once experienced a rub even when articulated. 37's really don't sound that much bigger. Only 2" height difference at the tire when you figure the circumference. So in theory a 4" lift would be more than enough in my case if I wanted 37's. Albiet that doesn't take into account a really wide tire, which will make a difference.
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Old 10-22-2012, 11:46 AM   #6
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Re: will 37s fit on a 4 inch lift?

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I run 33's with no lift and it's fine on and off road. I've never once experienced a rub even when articulated. 37's really don't sound that much bigger. Only 2" height difference at the tire when you figure the circumference. So in theory a 4" lift would be more than enough in my case if I wanted 37's. Albiet that doesn't take into account a really wide tire, which will make a difference.
I also run 33 12.50s at stock height. I haven't been through anything real gnarley off-road but at factory height they haven't rubbed any. The only scrubbing i get is when i turn the wheel all the way in, and even then it just barely rubs. I feel like a 4" lift should be plenty to clear the tires. The only thing I would be a little concerned about would be a little scrubbing with the wheel turned all the way, but since those are 12.50s too I would assume it would be the same difference as what i have. I'd say go for it!
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Old 10-22-2012, 11:50 AM   #7
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Re: will 37s fit on a 4 inch lift?


Stock springs behave alot differnt than aftermarket.
I gurentee if you try to follow me you will rub
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Re: will 37s fit on a 4 inch lift?

I suppose if you stay on pavemnt for the most part you won't rub but it will be close...
The front of your rear wheel well and the back of your front wheel well will be the spots to watch out for...
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Re: will 37s fit on a 4 inch lift?

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I suppose if you stay on pavemnt for the most part you won't rub but it will be close...
The front of your rear wheel well and the back of your front wheel well will be the spots to watch out for...
Good Luck and post pics
Like I said before I would cut the front if its an issue because new fender are so cheap but the rear I really would wanna keep factory.. just incase I decide to sell it later on down the road. and looking at some of the trails you go down I dont think I will be doing anything that crazy. just some fire roads with some mud holes
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Old 10-23-2012, 11:52 PM   #10
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Re: will 37s fit on a 4 inch lift?

You will rub on turns. I have 37s with a 6 inch lift and it rubs.
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