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BobRitts · 11-12-2006, 08:13 PM

Hi Guys...

Considering a 4" lift kit, wondering what the final ride height will be on a 72 K10 LWB Chevy. I see "stock" trucks that vary by 2" - 4" in ride height, so I'm wondering if anyone has any measurements as to the final height *after* a lift.

In other words... does the 4" apply to the original height when new, or to the 34-yr old sagged suspension that most stockers have by now? I'm thinking that there is so much variation in these trucks that what is sold as a 4" lift might give me anywhere from 2 to 6 inches in reality... and I don't want to spend the time and effort to get a too low or too high lift.

Thanks!

**Zoomad75** · 11-12-2006, 09:02 PM

Most quote lift numbers based against stock *new* height. Yes there was variation from the factory, but most of what you will see will be against your old worn/sagged springs.

Depening on how sagged your stuff is, you might net 6" from just the 4" kit.

see ten · 11-12-2006, 10:03 PM

About this much!

OK sorry about that but seriously.

Tires are 33x12.50

24" from the front license plate to the shop floor

22" from the rocker panel to the shop floor

22" from the rear license plate to the shop floor

5" from the front bumpstop to the spring plate on the front axle

BobRitts · 11-14-2006, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by see ten

About this much!

OK sorry about that but seriously.

Tires are 33x12.50

24" from the front license plate to the shop floor

22" from the rocker panel to the shop floor

22" from the rear license plate to the shop floor

5" from the front bumpstop to the spring plate on the front axle

Nice truck! ToTM I see... very nice.

4" w/33's is the combo I'm looking at as well.

How's the driveability / entrance & exit / parking with that setup?

Measurements indeed very helpful, makes me wonder if we could get a survey of truck heights vs. lift kit claims to see what the average kits really do.

see ten · 11-14-2006, 10:12 PM

I think it's very driveable, I just drove it on a 600 mile trip about 2 weeks ago.

**JMac11** · 11-15-2006, 01:31 PM

What brand tires? Love that set up.

see ten · 11-15-2006, 08:39 PM

My tires are Mickey Thompson radial claws.

Dean · 11-16-2006, 06:59 PM

This is my green/white 71 K20. 4" Skyjacker with 35" BFGs.

Dean · 11-16-2006, 07:03 PM

Or here is my 72 K20 with same set up.

vtblazer · 11-20-2006, 07:18 AM

[QUOTE=BobRitts;1883386]
4" w/33's is the combo I'm looking at as well.
How's the driveability / entrance & exit / parking with that setup?
[QUOTE]

For everyday driving/using a 4" lift w/33's seems to work well.
There's still a 'hop in' factor but it's not so bad.
33's will typically balance out well too.

Do a quality 'all spring' lift w/good shocks and I bet you'll be happy with it.

I've driven my blazer for hours on the interstate with out feeling beat up when I got there.
4" E-Z ride all spring lift is what I installed on it.
(2nd pic is prior to adding trim obviously)

11-12-2006, 08:13 PM	#1
BobRitts Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 39	*How much will a 4" lift really* lift?** Hi Guys... Considering a 4" lift kit, wondering what the final ride height will be on a 72 K10 LWB Chevy. I see "stock" trucks that vary by 2" - 4" in ride height, so I'm wondering if anyone has any measurements as to the final height after a lift. In other words... does the 4" apply to the original height when new, or to the 34-yr old sagged suspension that most stockers have by now? I'm thinking that there is so much variation in these trucks that what is sold as a 4" lift might give me anywhere from 2 to 6 inches in reality... and I don't want to spend the time and effort to get a too low or too high lift. Thanks!

11-12-2006, 09:02 PM	#2
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	*Re: How much will a 4" lift really* lift?** Most quote lift numbers based against stock new height. Yes there was variation from the factory, but most of what you will see will be against your old worn/sagged springs. Depening on how sagged your stuff is, you might net 6" from just the 4" kit. __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

11-12-2006, 10:03 PM	#3
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,073	*Re: How much will a 4" lift really* lift?** About this much! OK sorry about that but seriously. Tires are 33x12.50 24" from the front license plate to the shop floor 22" from the rocker panel to the shop floor 22" from the rear license plate to the shop floor 5" from the front bumpstop to the spring plate on the front axle Last edited by see ten; 11-12-2006 at 10:04 PM.

11-14-2006, 10:12 PM	#5
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,073	*Re: How much will a 4" lift really* lift?** I think it's very driveable, I just drove it on a 600 mile trip about 2 weeks ago.

11-15-2006, 01:31 PM	#6
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	*Re: How much will a 4" lift really* lift?** What brand tires? Love that set up.

11-15-2006, 08:39 PM	#7
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,073	*Re: How much will a 4" lift really* lift?** My tires are Mickey Thompson radial claws.

11-16-2006, 06:59 PM	#8
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	*Re: How much will a 4" lift really* lift?** This is my green/white 71 K20. 4" Skyjacker with 35" BFGs. Attached Images

11-16-2006, 07:03 PM	#9
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	*Re: How much will a 4" lift really* lift?** Or here is my 72 K20 with same set up. Attached Images

11-20-2006, 07:18 AM	#10
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	*Re: How much will a 4" lift really* lift?** [QUOTE=BobRitts;1883386] 4" w/33's is the combo I'm looking at as well. How's the driveability / entrance & exit / parking with that setup? [QUOTE] For everyday driving/using a 4" lift w/33's seems to work well. There's still a 'hop in' factor but it's not so bad. 33's will typically balance out well too. Do a quality 'all spring' lift w/good shocks and I bet you'll be happy with it. I've driven my blazer for hours on the interstate with out feeling beat up when I got there. 4" E-Z ride all spring lift is what I installed on it. (2nd pic is prior to adding trim obviously) Attached Images



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