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poff · 12-07-2004, 06:36 PM

2.5" will be fine if you don't off-road. If you do 4wheel you definitely need 4" to clear 33s. If you go 4" you will need a dropped pitman arm. If you do go with a 4", check out the Off-Road Design shackle flip before you buy rear springs.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-07-2004, 07:11 PM

4" Seems To Be A Good Number, Here Is A 4/6 Blazer, It Only Has 6
In The Rear To Offset The Heavy Top, Oh Yea, And These Are 35's

*MORE ANGLES ON THE LINK IN MY SIG, GO TO PAGE 12 I THINK

vtblazer · 12-07-2004, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Oh Yea, And These Are 35's

Show off.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-07-2004, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Show off.

LMAO AND ROTF

4x4Poet · 12-08-2004, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

...4" Seems To Be A Good Number, Here Is A 4/6 Blazer, It Only Has 6 In The Rear To Offset The Heavy Top, Oh Yea, And These Are 35's...

LUV2XCLR8, I enjoy your posts, but could you stay away from the shift key? You're giving me eyestrain.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-08-2004, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 4x4Poet

LUV2XCLR8, I enjoy your posts, but could you stay away from the shift key? You're giving me eyestrain.

I aM TrYiNg

barraza · 12-09-2004, 12:44 PM

As long as the 33's are on 8 in wheels, they will fit with no lift. Mine currently has a 4in lift with 38 in michelins. I trimed a very small amount from the leading edge of the front fender, but these tires are very narrow, and are on stock wheels with I think 4.75in of backspacing. About equivalent to a 38x10.50. Backspacing is the key, dont let them stick too far out and they won't play tag with the fenders. Look on the ck5 website for some spring rate info. Some lift kit manufactures must assume you are going truck jumping they are so stiff( like my Skyjackers).

If I was doing mine again, I would go with 4in custom springs, like Alcans or ones from ORD for the front, and go with 63 in late model springs in the rear with a shakle flip. I am also going to step down to a 33 or 35in tire when I get an OD transmission. Anyone want some 38" michelins cheap?

4x4Poet · 12-09-2004, 02:46 PM

I couldn't agree more about custom springs. Many-leafed custom springs with a 4" lift will ride better than stock springs. Alcan is a great custom spring maker. Never heard whether Canada has a high quality custom spring maker.

uncle_handsome · 12-10-2004, 10:20 PM

Without aggresive treaded tires that lift might look out of place. (ie. runnin' all-season truck tires) Them tires sure are sweet looking bodazpa! What kind of tires are those?

uncle_handsome · 12-10-2004, 10:21 PM

Ooops! Wrong thread! LOL!

uncle_handsome · 12-10-2004, 10:25 PM

Nice truck Barraza! Sorta has a military truck's stance!

bodazpa · 12-11-2004, 02:03 PM

The tires are 33x12.5 parnelli jones dirt grip........John

67cst · 12-23-2004, 01:15 AM

barazza...damn that is sweet, exactly what i want my 71 to look like but i think 35x10.5s

so whats the deal? with a 4 inch lift do you need longer driveshafts?

12-07-2004, 06:36 PM	#26
poff Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 546	2.5" will be fine if you don't off-road. If you do 4wheel you definitely need 4" to clear 33s. If you go 4" you will need a dropped pitman arm. If you do go with a 4", check out the Off-Road Design shackle flip before you buy rear springs. __________________ '70 K-20 San Diego, CA

12-07-2004, 07:11 PM	#27
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	4" Seems To Be A Good Number, Here Is A 4/6 Blazer, It Only Has 6 In The Rear To Offset The Heavy Top, Oh Yea, And These Are 35's *MORE ANGLES ON THE LINK IN MY SIG, GO TO PAGE 12 I THINK __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-09-2004, 12:44 PM	#32
barraza Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: N. Alabama Posts: 131	As long as the 33's are on 8 in wheels, they will fit with no lift. Mine currently has a 4in lift with 38 in michelins. I trimed a very small amount from the leading edge of the front fender, but these tires are very narrow, and are on stock wheels with I think 4.75in of backspacing. About equivalent to a 38x10.50. Backspacing is the key, dont let them stick too far out and they won't play tag with the fenders. Look on the ck5 website for some spring rate info. Some lift kit manufactures must assume you are going truck jumping they are so stiff( like my Skyjackers). If I was doing mine again, I would go with 4in custom springs, like Alcans or ones from ORD for the front, and go with 63 in late model springs in the rear with a shakle flip. I am also going to step down to a 33 or 35in tire when I get an OD transmission. Anyone want some 38" michelins cheap? Attached Images

12-09-2004, 02:46 PM	#33
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	I couldn't agree more about custom springs. Many-leafed custom springs with a 4" lift will ride better than stock springs. Alcan is a great custom spring maker. Never heard whether Canada has a high quality custom spring maker. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

12-11-2004, 02:03 PM	#37
bodazpa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J. Posts: 261	The tires are 33x12.5 parnelli jones dirt grip........John __________________ 71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom"

12-10-2004, 10:20 PM	#34
uncle_handsome Uncle H. is this cartoon Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mississauga, SC (I wish! lol!) Ontario Posts: 797	Without aggresive treaded tires that lift might look out of place. (ie. runnin' all-season truck tires) Them tires sure are sweet looking bodazpa! What kind of tires are those?

12-10-2004, 10:21 PM	#35
uncle_handsome Uncle H. is this cartoon Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mississauga, SC (I wish! lol!) Ontario Posts: 797	Ooops! Wrong thread! LOL!

12-10-2004, 10:25 PM	#36
uncle_handsome Uncle H. is this cartoon Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mississauga, SC (I wish! lol!) Ontario Posts: 797	Nice truck Barraza! Sorta has a military truck's stance!

12-23-2004, 01:15 AM	#38
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	barazza...damn that is sweet, exactly what i want my 71 to look like but i think 35x10.5s so whats the deal? with a 4 inch lift do you need longer driveshafts? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724 Last edited by 67cst; 12-23-2004 at 01:22 AM.



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