10 inches and 38s?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

olivedrab · 10-16-2008, 12:47 PM

I have a set of 37 inch claws and was wondering how they would look sized up with 10 inches of lift. I need some pics of a longbed 4x4 with 10 inches.

I either keep the 37s or trade them for bigger.... for my 72 project..

thanks in advance

nvrsatisfied · 10-16-2008, 05:35 PM

i don't know if this will help..........
i have 8" lift springs on 38" tires and have no probs.......an extra two inches would be fine..................longbeds

vtblazer · 10-19-2008, 09:36 AM

Should fit fine, not even sure you need a 10" lift to pull it off either.

I'm running 42's with a 6" lift and some trimming, more in the front than the rear but it works.

1st pic is a set of 39.5's.

2nd pic is a set of 37" SSR's, same 6" lift.

ericpost · 10-19-2008, 07:13 PM

PERSONAL OPINION:

Not sure about anyone else but after looking at pic's of VTBLAZER's 37's with 6" of lift makes me think 38's with 4" of lift should be fine! I think the 39.5's with 6" looks perfect. Better yet it isn't a skyscraper looking for an opportunity to prove Newton's law.

VTBLAZER care to share about how much you trimmed and from where? I'm ready to whip out the sawsall now!

vtblazer · 10-19-2008, 07:56 PM

First two pics you can see the intended cut line.

Other two show the actual cut/trim job.

ericpost · 10-19-2008, 08:29 PM

Thanks for the pic's vtblazer.

Sorry for the hijack olivedrab.

earl87gta · 10-19-2008, 09:46 PM

here is my 72 with 6in spring and 3 body with 36in MT bajas. no trimming.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-20-2008, 02:03 PM

I think you could get away with 8" of lift and have no problems at all. If you really need 10" go for it.

nvrsatisfied · 10-20-2008, 02:46 PM

my body is uncut, no body lift, just the 8" super lift leaf spring kit. the only time i have had the body kiss the tire was when i was hauling a** to the mud pit....hit a rut....threw me into the wall of the pit.....and bent the bottom of my fender in about 2" give or take....barely noticeable. if i had the extra 2" i would of been fine. besides we are only talking about 1/2" inch difference between your tires and mine (37" vs 38"). then the altimate question: what are your plans mud, rocks, or a little of both....overall look out for flex..........have good time

i just rather not cut my body cause its all the orignal metal (sentimental value

). mine is for mud, and mild travel (cause i have leaf springs, oh i wish for coil overs), and having a good time.

olivedrab · 10-23-2008, 02:27 PM

thanks everybody for the responses. this is a great website.

i got a better idea of what im planning. i just started pulling parts off the donor truck for my 72 project. ill post some pics as soon as i get enough time.

thanks again everybody

10-16-2008, 12:47 PM	#1
olivedrab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salem Virginia Posts: 29	10 inches and 38s?? I have a set of 37 inch claws and was wondering how they would look sized up with 10 inches of lift. I need some pics of a longbed 4x4 with 10 inches. I either keep the 37s or trade them for bigger.... for my 72 project.. thanks in advance __________________ 87 chevy-350 tbi-4x4-swb-4" lift-37inch claws 72 gmc- 350 carb- 2wd-lwb, soon to be 4x4? Last edited by olivedrab; 10-16-2008 at 12:48 PM. Reason: forgot to say thank you

10-16-2008, 05:35 PM	#2
nvrsatisfied Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 441	Re: 10 inches and 38s?? i don't know if this will help.......... i have 8" lift springs on 38" tires and have no probs.......an extra two inches would be fine..................longbeds Attached Images __________________ Lug Nuts Classic Rides. (Bodywork, small fab, and Restorations) Perry, Ok. We're just two guys, trying our best. 72 cheyenne super https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=811512 55 chevy truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=840174

10-19-2008, 09:36 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: 10 inches and 38s?? Should fit fine, not even sure you need a 10" lift to pull it off either. I'm running 42's with a 6" lift and some trimming, more in the front than the rear but it works. 1st pic is a set of 39.5's. 2nd pic is a set of 37" SSR's, same 6" lift. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 10-19-2008 at 09:40 AM.

10-19-2008, 07:13 PM	#4
ericpost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 141	Re: 10 inches and 38s?? PERSONAL OPINION: Not sure about anyone else but after looking at pic's of VTBLAZER's 37's with 6" of lift makes me think 38's with 4" of lift should be fine! I think the 39.5's with 6" looks perfect. Better yet it isn't a skyscraper looking for an opportunity to prove Newton's law. VTBLAZER care to share about how much you trimmed and from where? I'm ready to whip out the sawsall now! __________________ 72 GMC Jimmy, 350, sm465 np205 (getting a face lift) 64 Nova SS, 327 SC & gassed, TH350. (blowed it up) 84 HD FX frame,80 FL tins, evo with 85hp/90tq (wifes bike) 96 HD FatBoy evo with 102hp/100tq (mine!) KEEP NOTHING STOCK!

10-19-2008, 07:56 PM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: 10 inches and 38s?? First two pics you can see the intended cut line. Other two show the actual cut/trim job. Attached Images

10-19-2008, 08:29 PM	#6
ericpost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 141	Re: 10 inches and 38s?? Thanks for the pic's vtblazer. Sorry for the hijack olivedrab. __________________ 72 GMC Jimmy, 350, sm465 np205 (getting a face lift) 64 Nova SS, 327 SC & gassed, TH350. (blowed it up) 84 HD FX frame,80 FL tins, evo with 85hp/90tq (wifes bike) 96 HD FatBoy evo with 102hp/100tq (mine!) KEEP NOTHING STOCK!

10-19-2008, 09:46 PM	#7
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: 10 inches and 38s?? here is my 72 with 6in spring and 3 body with 36in MT bajas. no trimming. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-20-2008, 02:03 PM	#8
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: 10 inches and 38s?? I think you could get away with 8" of lift and have no problems at all. If you really need 10" go for it. __________________ 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!!

10-20-2008, 02:46 PM	#9
nvrsatisfied Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 441	Re: 10 inches and 38s?? my body is uncut, no body lift, just the 8" super lift leaf spring kit. the only time i have had the body kiss the tire was when i was hauling a** to the mud pit....hit a rut....threw me into the wall of the pit.....and bent the bottom of my fender in about 2" give or take....barely noticeable. if i had the extra 2" i would of been fine. besides we are only talking about 1/2" inch difference between your tires and mine (37" vs 38"). then the altimate question: what are your plans mud, rocks, or a little of both....overall look out for flex..........have good time i just rather not cut my body cause its all the orignal metal (sentimental value ). mine is for mud, and mild travel (cause i have leaf springs, oh i wish for coil overs), and having a good time. __________________ Lug Nuts Classic Rides. (Bodywork, small fab, and Restorations) Perry, Ok. We're just two guys, trying our best. 72 cheyenne super https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=811512 55 chevy truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=840174

10-23-2008, 02:27 PM	#10
olivedrab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salem Virginia Posts: 29	Re: 10 inches and 38s?? thanks everybody for the responses. this is a great website. i got a better idea of what im planning. i just started pulling parts off the donor truck for my 72 project. ill post some pics as soon as i get enough time. thanks again everybody __________________ 87 chevy-350 tbi-4x4-swb-4" lift-37inch claws 72 gmc- 350 carb- 2wd-lwb, soon to be 4x4?



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