whats the best 4 inch all spring lift to run with 35's - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wakeboarder541 · 03-22-2011, 10:50 PM

I am looking for some info on what you guys think is the best all spring 4 inch lift to run on my swb 4x4. Its just confusing because some companies like rough country states that you can run 35's on s 4 inch lift on other companies say the biggest you can run on their 4 inch lift are 33's. any help or pics would be appreciated.

d-666 · 03-23-2011, 08:57 PM

i have a 4'' all spring lift and 3''b.l on my blazer on 35'.but rough country spring are stiff! if you want a soft ride don't buy r.c!

**special-K** · 03-23-2011, 09:39 PM

4" with 35s is marginal. The only concern is with the front. With stiffer springs (less flex/travel) you can do it. With softer springs (more flex/travel) you can rub the fenders if you aren't real careful. Running 8" wheels helps a lot. I've only run 10" and with Superlifts (20 years ago) I never rubbed,with Tuff Country EZ-Rides I did. Twenty years ago flex was not even a topic. All springs were stiff

cooter01 · 03-23-2011, 11:06 PM

hey man, i got an 83' k20 and i just ordered my tuff country stuff yesterday. i heard they have the softest ride. ill let ya know in about a week? i only got front springs and 2.5" rear block kit. 4" btw

wakeboarder541 · 03-24-2011, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cooter01

hey man, i got an 83' k20 and i just ordered my tuff country stuff yesterday. i heard they have the softest ride. ill let ya know in about a week? i only got front springs and 2.5" rear block kit. 4" btw

sounds good. keep us posted.

wakeboarder541 · 03-24-2011, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

4" with 35s is marginal. The only concern is with the front. With stiffer springs (less flex/travel) you can do it. With softer springs (more flex/travel) you can rub the fenders if you aren't real careful. Running 8" wheels helps a lot. I've only run 10" and with Superlifts (20 years ago) I never rubbed,with Tuff Country EZ-Rides I did. Twenty years ago flex was not even a topic. All springs were stiff

i am probably going to run my factory 8 inch rall wheels or the 10 inch welds i have on now. I am leaning towards the 4 inch skyjacker springs. they are one of the stiffer spring rates but not as stiff as the rough country. i also heard bds makes a great spring. here is a truck with the 4 inch super lift 35s with rally wheels. i like it

Rollinsqrbdy · 03-24-2011, 09:52 PM

Personally I think you should stay with it the way it is. That truck is bad A$$.

wakeboarder541 · 03-24-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

Personally I think you should stay with it the way it is. That truck is bad A$$.

which truck are you refering to..?

Rollinsqrbdy · 03-27-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wakeboarder541

which truck are you refering to..?

Yoursssss

wakeboarder541 · 03-28-2011, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

Yoursssss

thank you. i know it looks good..... but it not a great driver that way. just going down to 35 inch bfg the thing drives like a dream already.... i couldnt believe the huge difference from my toyo's to my bgf's. it will still look really good, just not as big. and it will be alot more usuable. it have been sitting in my garage for months and i rarely drive it. but its almost summer so hopefully she will come out of hiding.

Ronnny · 03-31-2011, 10:18 PM

Depends on what you want to do with your truck. I could make a procomp 6" all spring rub the fenders twisting it up with no trimming on a 79. I had a 4" on another that ran 35's well on the road. But to go off road i trimmed enough to run 38's with no rubbing even when twisted up. For the street you rub a little but can run 33's stock. For best results if you want a softer ride do a shackle flip in the rear and get a 4" front with the most leaves you find so that you can take a leaf out to soften the ride.

03-22-2011, 10:50 PM	#1
wakeboarder541 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: forest grove oregon Posts: 19	whats the best 4 inch all spring lift to run with 35's I am looking for some info on what you guys think is the best all spring 4 inch lift to run on my swb 4x4. Its just confusing because some companies like rough country states that you can run 35's on s 4 inch lift on other companies say the biggest you can run on their 4 inch lift are 33's. any help or pics would be appreciated.

03-23-2011, 08:57 PM	#2
d-666 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: st francois quebec Posts: 162	Re: whats the best 4 inch all spring lift to run with 35's i have a 4'' all spring lift and 3''b.l on my blazer on 35'.but rough country spring are stiff! if you want a soft ride don't buy r.c! __________________ 1990 k5 blazer 1990 gmc jimmy 1949 1300 p/u-sold 1977 bbc skylark 96 roadmaster 06 9c1 impala

03-23-2011, 09:39 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: whats the best 4 inch all spring lift to run with 35's 4" with 35s is marginal. The only concern is with the front. With stiffer springs (less flex/travel) you can do it. With softer springs (more flex/travel) you can rub the fenders if you aren't real careful. Running 8" wheels helps a lot. I've only run 10" and with Superlifts (20 years ago) I never rubbed,with Tuff Country EZ-Rides I did. Twenty years ago flex was not even a topic. All springs were stiff __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-23-2011, 11:06 PM	#4
cooter01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bartow, Florida Posts: 14	Re: whats the best 4 inch all spring lift to run with 35's hey man, i got an 83' k20 and i just ordered my tuff country stuff yesterday. i heard they have the softest ride. ill let ya know in about a week? i only got front springs and 2.5" rear block kit. 4" btw

03-24-2011, 09:52 PM	#7
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: whats the best 4 inch all spring lift to run with 35's Personally I think you should stay with it the way it is. That truck is bad A$$. __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

03-31-2011, 10:18 PM	#11
Ronnny Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newnan Posts: 60	Re: whats the best 4 inch all spring lift to run with 35's Depends on what you want to do with your truck. I could make a procomp 6" all spring rub the fenders twisting it up with no trimming on a 79. I had a 4" on another that ran 35's well on the road. But to go off road i trimmed enough to run 38's with no rubbing even when twisted up. For the street you rub a little but can run 33's stock. For best results if you want a softer ride do a shackle flip in the rear and get a 4" front with the most leaves you find so that you can take a leaf out to soften the ride.



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