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redz 1970 K5 · 12-10-2004, 12:52 PM

You guys think I could stuff 38x15.5s on 16x10s with 3" body + 4" suspension for STREET driving only for a little while? The rear isn't the question here, just the front and steering clearance in particular.

I am thinking if I take it easy, and am very careful around turns and driveways I may be able to pull it off. Maybe for one month max, and only driving like 5 miles a week on city streets (rest highway) until I can get my springs on.

**JIMs70GMC** · 12-10-2004, 01:06 PM

Why not, you just have to know your limitations. The 35s on my GMC will rub every now and then, just have to know when and adapt.

Ratpowerd67 · 12-10-2004, 08:48 PM

i dont think so. i have 38s 12.5 superswampers on my 3/4 ton with a 6 in lift. i had to cut the fenders waayyy out just to drive it. you can buy shackle extensions at autozone for 30 bucks and give you another 2"in in the front. if you dont mind doing a little fender cutting, you dont need anything.no problem. i am almost positive the will not fit on a 7in lift with out modifications even if your a carefull driver, they will chew the fenders off . i cant even dissconect my swaybar when offroading......rat

redz 1970 K5 · 12-10-2004, 09:06 PM

I don't need to do shackle extensions- I have brand new 6" springs sitting right here. I just don't have the time to install everything in one shot... Want to spread the work

2wdBlazer · 12-10-2004, 09:45 PM

You'd be pushing it.

super72 · 12-10-2004, 10:42 PM

You'll be fine. I have done and drove my truck for two years with that set up. I had 15x12in rims and 38.5x15x15.5 Gumbo Monster Mudders

LONGHAIR · 12-11-2004, 08:10 AM

Shackle extensions only give you half of the lift that the length difference will be. They will change your caster and pinion angles and are just

technology (and I use that term loosely)

Don't do it

12-10-2004, 12:52 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	38's work temporarily with 7 inches of lift? You guys think I could stuff 38x15.5s on 16x10s with 3" body + 4" suspension for STREET driving only for a little while? The rear isn't the question here, just the front and steering clearance in particular. I am thinking if I take it easy, and am very careful around turns and driveways I may be able to pull it off. Maybe for one month max, and only driving like 5 miles a week on city streets (rest highway) until I can get my springs on. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

12-10-2004, 01:06 PM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Why not, you just have to know your limitations. The 35s on my GMC will rub every now and then, just have to know when and adapt. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

12-10-2004, 09:06 PM	#4
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	I don't need to do shackle extensions- I have brand new 6" springs sitting right here. I just don't have the time to install everything in one shot... Want to spread the work __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

12-10-2004, 09:45 PM	#5
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	You'd be pushing it. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

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12-10-2004, 08:48 PM	#3
Ratpowerd67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Trenton ,Texas Posts: 328	i dont think so. i have 38s 12.5 superswampers on my 3/4 ton with a 6 in lift. i had to cut the fenders waayyy out just to drive it. you can buy shackle extensions at autozone for 30 bucks and give you another 2"in in the front. if you dont mind doing a little fender cutting, you dont need anything.no problem. i am almost positive the will not fit on a 7in lift with out modifications even if your a carefull driver, they will chew the fenders off . i cant even dissconect my swaybar when offroading......rat

12-10-2004, 10:42 PM	#6
super72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 207	You'll be fine. I have done and drove my truck for two years with that set up. I had 15x12in rims and 38.5x15x15.5 Gumbo Monster Mudders

12-11-2004, 08:10 AM	#7
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Shackle extensions only give you half of the lift that the length difference will be. They will change your caster and pinion angles and are just technology (and I use that term loosely) Don't do it



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