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sakohntr · 02-18-2005, 06:46 PM

How big a tire can i run with 8 inches of lift in this vintage of truck?? thanks

drink2mny · 02-18-2005, 06:56 PM

i've seen 38's on nice trucks, and i've seen 39's on beat up fenders trucks..

I guess depends what you plane to do with it..
daily driving i would go with 38's. probably 38x 12.50's

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-18-2005, 07:19 PM

pont has wide 35s.

redz 1970 K5 · 02-18-2005, 07:39 PM

Perfect tire for 8" lift- 37x12.50 Goodyear MT/R! I love those tires... You can do a wide 35-36 on a 12-14" wide wheel or a more narrow 37 or 38 on a 10" wide wheel. Depends on how you want it to look and how functional you want it to be.

ryanroo · 02-18-2005, 07:56 PM

i have a 39-15/16.5 on my 72 K20 with an 8 inch all spring lift. not on the road right now but i never had it rub when it was, and i flexed it out a few times. the 8 inch spings are pretty stiff so alot of the flex is frame flex. ill see if i can scrape a picture up later
Ryan

ryanroo · 02-18-2005, 07:59 PM

there it is, it has no engine in these pics, but i had a 454 setting in it before with little change in clearance. had a 350 deisel

in it to and no problems there. FYI i am looking to sell the tires
Ryan

Hoods69BadBowTie · 02-19-2005, 02:35 AM

I would say some 38" x 14.50" or 15" maybe if you got the right rim set-up, probably 39" but you probably would have some fender problems. Depends on how much of a daily driver or street driven truck you want.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-19-2005, 09:04 AM

I have 35 x 12.5 x 15's on a 4/6 lift, no issues at all, I'd say up to 39" high
would be ok, width is where you need 2 be careful, especially w/ wide rims

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-20-2005, 11:32 AM

Ponts wheels are really wide and do rub on the front fender cups.. With a narroe wheel the would not rub.. Luv it sure looks like those bfgs are gonna rub in the front on full lock turns into driveway's..

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-20-2005, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Luv it sure looks like those bfgs are gonna rub in the front on full lock turns into driveway's..

NOPE, BEEN ROAD TESTED SEVERAL TIMES

oakleyspeed · 02-20-2005, 01:45 PM

hey i just installed 8" springs on my 72 K20 and put 355/70R17 toyos on 10" wide wheels and they fit perfectly no rub at all (tire size= 37/14 approx) i think it fills up the wheel wells just right hope this helps.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-20-2005, 01:51 PM

OAKLEYSPEED, SOUNDS COOL,

2 THE BOARD FROM W. 10-UH-C

GMC71k20 · 02-20-2005, 03:33 PM

ponts wheels rub because of his backspacing i think. alexis has fit 40s with 8" lift.
ryanroo- are yout hinking about selling those tires again - i may be thinking about buying them again...pm me with more details and where you are

ryanroo · 02-20-2005, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GMC71k20

ponts wheels rub because of his backspacing i think. alexis has fit 40s with 8" lift.
ryanroo- are yout hinking about selling those tires again - i may be thinking about buying them again...pm me with more details and where you are

You've got mail! thanks
ryan

2wdBlazer · 02-20-2005, 10:34 PM

Here is 9 inches on true 38's x 15.50. They do rub on medium level flexing. Run 8 inches at your own risk.

ricochet442 · 02-22-2005, 11:08 PM

have any of you guys with 8 inches of suspension lift had any trouble with front driveshaft angles or having to use specialty drive shafts,also how about steering with this much lift? is crossover a must? thanks in advance for the help.

ryanroo · 02-22-2005, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ricochet442

have any of you guys with 8 inches of suspension lift had any trouble with front driveshaft angles or having to use specialty drive shafts,also how about steering with this much lift? is crossover a must? thanks in advance for the help.

I have a steering block and a drop drag link on mine, and the steering is ****ty. uncentered and some noticable bumpsteer. i strongly recommend crossover. i had no problems with driveline angle, and i am running a dana 60 which has a 2" longer pinion. no specialty drivelines needed, just went to the driveshaft shop and told them the length.
Ryan

Liftedassdodge · 02-23-2005, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by oakleyspeed

hey i just installed 8" springs on my 72 K20 and put 355/70R17 toyos on 10" wide wheels and they fit perfectly no rub at all (tire size= 37/14 approx) i think it fills up the wheel wells just right hope this helps.

now thats a clean rig

02-18-2005, 06:46 PM	#1
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	how big a tire can i .... How big a tire can i run with 8 inches of lift in this vintage of truck?? thanks __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

02-18-2005, 06:56 PM	#2
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	i've seen 38's on nice trucks, and i've seen 39's on beat up fenders trucks.. I guess depends what you plane to do with it.. daily driving i would go with 38's. probably 38x 12.50's __________________ Support The Board

02-18-2005, 07:19 PM	#3
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	pont has wide 35s. __________________ 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

02-18-2005, 07:39 PM	#4
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Perfect tire for 8" lift- 37x12.50 Goodyear MT/R! I love those tires... You can do a wide 35-36 on a 12-14" wide wheel or a more narrow 37 or 38 on a 10" wide wheel. Depends on how you want it to look and how functional you want it to be. __________________ 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

02-18-2005, 07:56 PM	#5
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	i have a 39-15/16.5 on my 72 K20 with an 8 inch all spring lift. not on the road right now but i never had it rub when it was, and i flexed it out a few times. the 8 inch spings are pretty stiff so alot of the flex is frame flex. ill see if i can scrape a picture up later Ryan __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

02-18-2005, 07:59 PM	#6
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	there it is, it has no engine in these pics, but i had a 454 setting in it before with little change in clearance. had a 350 deisel in it to and no problems there. FYI i am looking to sell the tires Ryan Attached Images __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

02-19-2005, 02:35 AM	#7
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	I would say some 38" x 14.50" or 15" maybe if you got the right rim set-up, probably 39" but you probably would have some fender problems. Depends on how much of a daily driver or street driven truck you want. __________________ 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!!

02-19-2005, 09:04 AM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	I have 35 x 12.5 x 15's on a 4/6 lift, no issues at all, I'd say up to 39" high would be ok, width is where you need 2 be careful, especially w/ wide rims __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-20-2005, 11:32 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Ponts wheels are really wide and do rub on the front fender cups.. With a narroe wheel the would not rub.. Luv it sure looks like those bfgs are gonna rub in the front on full lock turns into driveway's.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-20-2005, 01:45 PM	#11
oakleyspeed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5	hey i just installed 8" springs on my 72 K20 and put 355/70R17 toyos on 10" wide wheels and they fit perfectly no rub at all (tire size= 37/14 approx) i think it fills up the wheel wells just right hope this helps. Attached Images Last edited by oakleyspeed; 02-21-2005 at 12:21 AM.

02-20-2005, 01:51 PM	#12
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	OAKLEYSPEED, SOUNDS COOL, 2 THE BOARD FROM W. 10-UH-C __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-20-2005, 03:33 PM	#13
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	ponts wheels rub because of his backspacing i think. alexis has fit 40s with 8" lift. ryanroo- are yout hinking about selling those tires again - i may be thinking about buying them again...pm me with more details and where you are

02-20-2005, 10:34 PM	#15
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	Here is 9 inches on true 38's x 15.50. They do rub on medium level flexing. Run 8 inches at your own risk. Attached Images __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

02-22-2005, 11:08 PM	#16
ricochet442 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: southern wisconsin Posts: 29	have any of you guys with 8 inches of suspension lift had any trouble with front driveshaft angles or having to use specialty drive shafts,also how about steering with this much lift? is crossover a must? thanks in advance for the help. __________________ 1972 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4



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