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BudTX · 09-23-2005, 04:31 PM

Hello. I have recently obtained a 1983 Chevy K20 standard cab long bed 4x4. I believe that it is a "Camper Special" as it has a little teepee emblem on the cab pillar. It appears to have a 14 bolt Corporate rearend, and I think it has a D60 up front. It has a 350, with a 4 speed auto (700r4 - ?). I believe that the Camper Special came with a 4:10 rearend, but have not checked for sure. This truck is very close to original, as I bought it from the fire department that ordered it new and used it to haul a water tank to brush fires.

I want to build the suspension up to add large tires and make it a play in the mud/hunting truck.

My buddy has a 1985 K20 with a 350 and granny low 4 speed. He is running a 4" Rough Country lift, and 35/14.5/16 Boggers on 16x12 rims. His Boggers scraped the front fenders at full lock, so he trimmed them back a little.

I'd like to run that size tire, or perhaps up to 38s. Would a 6" lift get me there without having to trim the fenders? How would that size tire work with my engine/tranny and axle ratio combination?

Thanks in advance.

Bud

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-23-2005, 05:04 PM

2 the board from west 10-uh-c

6" will get you 35's w/ no issues, 38's might be pushing it,
maybe go 6" lift and add a 2" body lift, on that body style
a 2" body lift will not be that bad looking unlike on a 67-72

BudTX · 09-23-2005, 05:33 PM

West 10-uh-c, eh?

Northern or Southern? I have a lot of family on my Mama's side in and around Memphis.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-23-2005, 05:35 PM

5 Min EAST of Jackson, 1 hour EAST of Memphis, and 2 hours WEST of Nashville

09-23-2005, 04:31 PM	#1
BudTX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami County, kansas Posts: 40	Seeking input on lift/tires Hello. I have recently obtained a 1983 Chevy K20 standard cab long bed 4x4. I believe that it is a "Camper Special" as it has a little teepee emblem on the cab pillar. It appears to have a 14 bolt Corporate rearend, and I think it has a D60 up front. It has a 350, with a 4 speed auto (700r4 - ?). I believe that the Camper Special came with a 4:10 rearend, but have not checked for sure. This truck is very close to original, as I bought it from the fire department that ordered it new and used it to haul a water tank to brush fires. I want to build the suspension up to add large tires and make it a play in the mud/hunting truck. My buddy has a 1985 K20 with a 350 and granny low 4 speed. He is running a 4" Rough Country lift, and 35/14.5/16 Boggers on 16x12 rims. His Boggers scraped the front fenders at full lock, so he trimmed them back a little. I'd like to run that size tire, or perhaps up to 38s. Would a 6" lift get me there without having to trim the fenders? How would that size tire work with my engine/tranny and axle ratio combination? Thanks in advance. Bud __________________ Current GM toys: 1983 Chevrolet K20 4x4, 2004.5 Chevrolet 2500HD LT Duramax 4x4

09-23-2005, 05:04 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	2 the board from west 10-uh-c 6" will get you 35's w/ no issues, 38's might be pushing it, maybe go 6" lift and add a 2" body lift, on that body style a 2" body lift will not be that bad looking unlike on a 67-72 __________________ 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 Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 09-23-2005 at 05:05 PM.

09-23-2005, 05:33 PM	#3
BudTX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami County, kansas Posts: 40	West 10-uh-c, eh? Northern or Southern? I have a lot of family on my Mama's side in and around Memphis. __________________ Current GM toys: 1983 Chevrolet K20 4x4, 2004.5 Chevrolet 2500HD LT Duramax 4x4

09-23-2005, 05:35 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	5 Min EAST of Jackson, 1 hour EAST of Memphis, and 2 hours WEST of Nashville __________________ 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



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