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6869704X4 · 07-15-2002, 11:10 PM

Here is my truck. 4inch springs and 2inch body lift. Anybody tried to run 38s with this combo? Those are 33s on it now that I had prior to the lift.

Pont · 07-16-2002, 12:47 AM

I don't know if 38's would work or not but my guess would be no. I would guess 36's if you didn't go with too wide of a tire. Rim width and offset will also determine what fits. I'm running 35's on 14" wide rims and I can get my tires to rub under very hard turns coming out of my driveway. I'm running an 8" suspension lift.

Mudder · 07-16-2002, 03:26 AM

but you'll never get 38's on it and drive it. I have 4" + and I rub with 35's.

fender · 07-16-2002, 04:19 AM

I guess you guys haven't heard of fender triming

Fine, Pont and Mudder don't want to cut up their trucks cause they're purdy, but 6869704X4, you have no excuse not to cut your fenders. If you hack enough, you'll be able to run 38s with the amount of lift you have now.

**JIMs70GMC** · 07-16-2002, 05:46 AM

Fender, that looks like some fairly clean/straight sheetmetal to me.
You need to find a shop that will mount tires and trial fit them. Maybe 38/12.5-15 super swampers on 8" wide rims. But if you want a wide stance go with 35s on 10" wide rims. You could always "upgrade" to 6" suspension and 3" body lift.

7069684X4 · 07-16-2002, 09:30 AM

Fender! You saying my truck aint purdy? Thats it, we gonna hafta chain bumpers together and settle this.
Actually the front of the bed wheel well is already trimed. Hard to see in the pic. I ordered a set of SS/TSLs 36/12.50/15. Rims are GM and 8ins I think(hope). Tires go on Fri.
Thanks for responses guys.

bouncytruck · 07-16-2002, 12:31 PM

You can get just about any tire to fit with enough trimming. Your truck looks way too straight to cut it up though. I have 35's with a 6" lift with out rubbing problems. Keep in mind that not all tires of the same size are the same height. You might check around at the tires shops and compair different brands tires.

6869704X4 · 07-23-2002, 11:49 PM

Got 36in Swampers

6869704X4 · 07-23-2002, 11:53 PM

couldnt resist a little ditch action.

Mudder · 07-24-2002, 12:04 AM

38's would have been really tight!

**68SWB4x4** · 07-24-2002, 12:16 AM

looks great!

**JIMs70GMC** · 07-24-2002, 07:48 AM

Looks very nice! Are those 36" SS on 8" wide rims?

bouncytruck · 07-24-2002, 12:07 PM

Looks like a good fit. What happened to the bed?

7069684X4 · 07-24-2002, 01:02 PM

I think they are 8inch rims. The tires are 36x12.5 SS/TSLs. Rides so much better than those old tires. I had to take the bed off to hook up the rear tank and take care of some minor clearance issues(can you spell BFH? hehe).

BRING ON THE RAIN...I FEEL THE NEED....THE NEED FOR MUD!!!!!!!

Pont · 07-24-2002, 02:31 PM

Those tires fit and look really good on there. Nice job!

BLAZERMAN · 07-24-2002, 11:41 PM

Looking good, you have some pretty good flex going on, what kind of springs are you using?

7069684X4 · 07-25-2002, 10:38 AM

Thanks man,
Its a Tuff country EZ-ride 4in lift. If your looking for flex I wouldnt get this one. It doesent flex as much as Id like. That left rear tire is about to leave the ground. My new FOUR WHEELER mag has a burb buildup article, 2nd in a series, about a lift. Dont remember the name of the kit but it flexes a lot better than mine.
I was pondering about removing a leaf from mine and seeing what that does.
Thanks for the compliments on the sheetmetal being straight. Just dont get to close. Bondo-glass is a wonderful thing aint it.
You can just about tell how far into the beer fridge I was on different parts of the truck.

Beast388 · 07-25-2002, 10:34 PM

SWEET!!.....it's hard to beat a lifted 4X4. Nice choice on lift and tire size, it looks great!

wrathchild · 07-27-2002, 03:48 PM

Nice lookin truck you have there..swampers look right at home under it...well done..

diehardrider · 07-31-2002, 05:21 PM

you need to break those ez rides in

ive heard after a day of hard wheelin they are alot softer

07-15-2002, 11:10 PM	#1
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	Tires Here is my truck. 4inch springs and 2inch body lift. Anybody tried to run 38s with this combo? Those are 33s on it now that I had prior to the lift. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

07-16-2002, 12:47 AM	#2
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	I don't know if 38's would work or not but my guess would be no. I would guess 36's if you didn't go with too wide of a tire. Rim width and offset will also determine what fits. I'm running 35's on 14" wide rims and I can get my tires to rub under very hard turns coming out of my driveway. I'm running an 8" suspension lift. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

07-16-2002, 03:26 AM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	35's are ok but you'll never get 38's on it and drive it. I have 4" + and I rub with 35's.

07-16-2002, 04:19 AM	#4
fender Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: port moody, b.c. Posts: 24	I guess you guys haven't heard of fender triming Fine, Pont and Mudder don't want to cut up their trucks cause they're purdy, but 6869704X4, you have no excuse not to cut your fenders. If you hack enough, you'll be able to run 38s with the amount of lift you have now. __________________ it takes many nails to build a crib, but only one screw to fill

07-16-2002, 05:46 AM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I don't know Fender, that looks like some fairly clean/straight sheetmetal to me. You need to find a shop that will mount tires and trial fit them. Maybe 38/12.5-15 super swampers on 8" wide rims. But if you want a wide stance go with 35s on 10" wide rims. You could always "upgrade" to 6" suspension and 3" body lift. __________________ 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

07-16-2002, 09:30 AM	#6
7069684X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fla Posts: 29	Fender! You saying my truck aint purdy? Thats it, we gonna hafta chain bumpers together and settle this. Actually the front of the bed wheel well is already trimed. Hard to see in the pic. I ordered a set of SS/TSLs 36/12.50/15. Rims are GM and 8ins I think(hope). Tires go on Fri. Thanks for responses guys.

07-16-2002, 12:31 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	You can get just about any tire to fit with enough trimming. Your truck looks way too straight to cut it up though. I have 35's with a 6" lift with out rubbing problems. Keep in mind that not all tires of the same size are the same height. You might check around at the tires shops and compair different brands tires. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-23-2002, 11:49 PM	#8
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	Got 36in Swampers Attached Images __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

07-23-2002, 11:53 PM	#9
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	couldnt resist a little ditch action. Attached Images __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

07-24-2002, 12:04 AM	#10
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Looks good! 38's would have been really tight!

07-24-2002, 12:16 AM	#11
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	looks great! __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

07-24-2002, 07:48 AM	#12
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Looks very nice! Are those 36" SS on 8" wide rims? __________________ 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

07-24-2002, 12:07 PM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Looks like a good fit. What happened to the bed? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-24-2002, 01:02 PM	#14
7069684X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fla Posts: 29	I think they are 8inch rims. The tires are 36x12.5 SS/TSLs. Rides so much better than those old tires. I had to take the bed off to hook up the rear tank and take care of some minor clearance issues(can you spell BFH? hehe). BRING ON THE RAIN...I FEEL THE NEED....THE NEED FOR MUD!!!!!!! Last edited by 7069684X4; 07-24-2002 at 01:05 PM.

07-24-2002, 02:31 PM	#15
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Those tires fit and look really good on there. Nice job! __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"



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07-24-2002, 11:41 PM	#16
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Looking good, you have some pretty good flex going on, what kind of springs are you using? __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

07-25-2002, 10:38 AM	#17
7069684X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fla Posts: 29	Thanks man, Its a Tuff country EZ-ride 4in lift. If your looking for flex I wouldnt get this one. It doesent flex as much as Id like. That left rear tire is about to leave the ground. My new FOUR WHEELER mag has a burb buildup article, 2nd in a series, about a lift. Dont remember the name of the kit but it flexes a lot better than mine. I was pondering about removing a leaf from mine and seeing what that does. Thanks for the compliments on the sheetmetal being straight. Just dont get to close. Bondo-glass is a wonderful thing aint it. You can just about tell how far into the beer fridge I was on different parts of the truck.

07-25-2002, 10:34 PM	#18
Beast388 Suburbans RULE! Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clinton, IA 52732 Posts: 689	SWEET!!.....it's hard to beat a lifted 4X4. Nice choice on lift and tire size, it looks great! __________________ --Ben 71 GMC Suburban 4X4 The "Beast" 388 CID Stroker, TH350, NP205, 8-lug D44, 14BFF w/ Detroit, 4.10:1 gears, 4-Wheel Disks 4" Lift, 35" MT/R's.

07-27-2002, 03:48 PM	#19
wrathchild LIKE 'EM BIG AND TOPLESS Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Frederic,Michigan Posts: 596	Nice lookin truck you have there..swampers look right at home under it...well done..

07-31-2002, 05:21 PM	#20
diehardrider KEEP IT PINNED Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hanford ,CA Posts: 111	you need to break those ez rides in ive heard after a day of hard wheelin they are alot softer

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