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82ccshorty · 08-30-2012, 11:58 AM

i am about to look at a crew cab 74 4x4 and the guy has a set of 46s for sell. so i was thinking if i can buy as a package deal why not put them on it? well i need to know how much lift i need and where to get one to clear 46s.

wwj75c30 · 08-30-2012, 02:25 PM

id do about 12" spring 2" shackle maybe 3" bodylift and 12" spring out back with small shackle flip or this

http://www.customsuspension.com/stor....php?cPath=438

82ccshorty · 08-30-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wwj75c30

http://www.customsuspension.com/stor....php?cPath=438

i love this place.

wwj75c30 · 08-30-2012, 03:55 PM

thats to much for me but eventually ill run a 10"-12" on my set of 40x15.50x20 toyo m/ts on some 20x14s

82ccshorty · 08-30-2012, 03:59 PM

30 inch springs? whats that for like 64 inch tractor tires?

Billett · 08-30-2012, 04:09 PM

these lol

82ccshorty · 08-30-2012, 04:50 PM

Ha that's true
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Dooley · 08-30-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 82ccshorty

i am about to look at a crew cab 74 4x4 and the guy has a set of 46s for sell. so i was thinking if i can buy as a package deal why not put them on it? well i need to know how much lift i need and where to get one to clear 46s.

What gears are you planning to run with the 46"s? I have 395/85-20's, (46.5" tall) on a couple trucks. They do increase top end but, sap speed/power in the up grades. And that is with 6.72 gears.

canadian 4x4 · 08-31-2012, 09:56 AM

a buddy of mine has 46 baja claws on an 85 crew. 8" leafs 5 inch blocks in the back plus he made is own spring hangers. he figures about 20inches of lift. top of the box is at 7ft

82ccshorty · 08-31-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by canadian 4x4

a buddy of mine has 46 baja claws on an 85 crew. 8" leafs 5 inch blocks in the back plus he made is own spring hangers. he figures about 20inches of lift. top of the box is at 7ft

Got any pictures of it?
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82ccshorty · 08-31-2012, 10:46 AM

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What gears are you planning to run with the 46"s? I have 395/85-20's, (46.5" tall) on a couple trucks. They do increase top end but, sap speed/power in the up grades. And that is with 6.72 gears.

Let's see them and I don't know yet on gears
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Hoods69BadBowTie · 08-31-2012, 07:09 PM

That would be a pretty sweet setup for sure. Gotta love them big lifted chevys nothing looks better then them!

I would say like 12-14" on the lift at least for those big meats. Sounds like its gonna be a cool project if you get it.

blazinzuk · 09-01-2012, 03:09 AM

If your not going to trim your fenders it would behoove you to move the front axle forward some.

Without trimming I would say a 12" spring, longer shackles, zero rate ( or ez inch) in the front. Out back something to match, then a 3" body lift, you still might rub a little bit.

But there are tons of ways to do this. 12" springs ride like a brick, those springs posted above make a brick look like a cushy pillow. The don't have much movement at all.

The best way here I think is to get a B-52 kit from DIY 4x, then some custom deavers, you should be able to get about 15" of lift out of a decent riding spring and the longer spring will help the ride. Even with that you will probably still need the body lift.

Don't forget steering. Crossover steering is best at those nosebleed heights

spencer_41188 · 09-01-2012, 04:38 AM

its gana take some axle work up front to get that pinion angle right and you will still overheat your u joints

cutting the weld on the inner c's and clocking them to get the caster right and building the front spring hanger lower then the shackle so you dont have to wedge it so much

the rear is easer just cut the perches off and weld on new ones

i would see if you can get a driveshaft made with cv joints for the front

Redcap · 09-01-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 82ccshorty

i am about to look at a crew cab 74 4x4 and the guy has a set of 46s for sell. so i was thinking if i can buy as a package deal why not put them on it? well i need to know how much lift i need and where to get one to clear 46s.

For SALE.

08-30-2012, 11:58 AM	#1
82ccshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: charlotte, north carolina Posts: 950	how much lift to clear 46s? i am about to look at a crew cab 74 4x4 and the guy has a set of 46s for sell. so i was thinking if i can buy as a package deal why not put them on it? well i need to know how much lift i need and where to get one to clear 46s. __________________ 1969 chevy camaro Z28 #matchin Factory 4wheel disc 1969 chevy cst10 big block overdrive 5/7 drop dog dishs 1997 gmc yukon 2 door 2 wheel drive project 4/5.5 22s 2004 gmc sierra dually 4/4 lowering daily driver

08-30-2012, 02:25 PM	#2
wwj75c30 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: oakdale ca Posts: 552	Re: how much lift to clear 46s? id do about 12" spring 2" shackle maybe 3" bodylift and 12" spring out back with small shackle flip or this http://www.customsuspension.com/stor....php?cPath=438

08-30-2012, 03:55 PM	#4
wwj75c30 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: oakdale ca Posts: 552	Re: how much lift to clear 46s? thats to much for me but eventually ill run a 10"-12" on my set of 40x15.50x20 toyo m/ts on some 20x14s

08-30-2012, 03:59 PM	#5
82ccshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: charlotte, north carolina Posts: 950	Re: how much lift to clear 46s? 30 inch springs? whats that for like 64 inch tractor tires? __________________ 1969 chevy camaro Z28 #matchin Factory 4wheel disc 1969 chevy cst10 big block overdrive 5/7 drop dog dishs 1997 gmc yukon 2 door 2 wheel drive project 4/5.5 22s 2004 gmc sierra dually 4/4 lowering daily driver

08-30-2012, 04:09 PM	#6
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: how much lift to clear 46s? these lol __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

08-30-2012, 04:50 PM	#7
82ccshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: charlotte, north carolina Posts: 950	Re: how much lift to clear 46s? Ha that's true Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 chevy camaro Z28 #matchin Factory 4wheel disc 1969 chevy cst10 big block overdrive 5/7 drop dog dishs 1997 gmc yukon 2 door 2 wheel drive project 4/5.5 22s 2004 gmc sierra dually 4/4 lowering daily driver

08-31-2012, 09:56 AM	#9
canadian 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 134	Re: how much lift to clear 46s? a buddy of mine has 46 baja claws on an 85 crew. 8" leafs 5 inch blocks in the back plus he made is own spring hangers. he figures about 20inches of lift. top of the box is at 7ft __________________ 85 swb c10 6/6 drop 83 c10 bagged and sfbd project

08-31-2012, 07:09 PM	#12
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: how much lift to clear 46s? That would be a pretty sweet setup for sure. Gotta love them big lifted chevys nothing looks better then them! I would say like 12-14" on the lift at least for those big meats. Sounds like its gonna be a cool project if you get it. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

09-01-2012, 03:09 AM	#13
blazinzuk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Afton Wy Posts: 77	Re: how much lift to clear 46s? If your not going to trim your fenders it would behoove you to move the front axle forward some. Without trimming I would say a 12" spring, longer shackles, zero rate ( or ez inch) in the front. Out back something to match, then a 3" body lift, you still might rub a little bit. But there are tons of ways to do this. 12" springs ride like a brick, those springs posted above make a brick look like a cushy pillow. The don't have much movement at all. The best way here I think is to get a B-52 kit from DIY 4x, then some custom deavers, you should be able to get about 15" of lift out of a decent riding spring and the longer spring will help the ride. Even with that you will probably still need the body lift. Don't forget steering. Crossover steering is best at those nosebleed heights __________________ Eric 89 diesel jimmy 86 crew dually 87 truggy Horton

09-01-2012, 04:38 AM	#14
spencer_41188 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fortwayne, indiana Posts: 209	Re: how much lift to clear 46s? its gana take some axle work up front to get that pinion angle right and you will still overheat your u joints cutting the weld on the inner c's and clocking them to get the caster right and building the front spring hanger lower then the shackle so you dont have to wedge it so much the rear is easer just cut the perches off and weld on new ones i would see if you can get a driveshaft made with cv joints for the front __________________ 88 gmc v3500 bonus cab classy chassy conversion, 454, nv4500, np205, dana 60 front with spool, 14 bolt ff cac rear with locker.

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