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07-28-2013, 10:51 PM
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73-87 trucks- what size lift for 37/38s? 6"? 8"? 10" or 12"?
In your opinion, if someone wanted to run 36-38" tires or thereabouts, what size lift do you think looks best on the 73-87 trucks?
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07-29-2013, 06:55 PM
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Re: 73-87 trucks- what size lift for 37/38s? 6"? 8"? 10" or 12"?
Trimming? Flares? I have 38.5 boggers on my truck with 4' lift. It still rubs, not bad, but putting a 6" in it. Want a little more frame ground clearance, and not a huge fan of stuffed trucks....
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07-29-2013, 07:00 PM
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Re: 73-87 trucks- what size lift for 37/38s? 6"? 8"? 10" or 12"?
No trimming or rubbing wanted.
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07-30-2013, 02:30 AM
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Re: 73-87 trucks- what size lift for 37/38s? 6"? 8"? 10" or 12"?
8" on a 1 ton, 10" on a half or three quarter.
good clearence, doesn't have that tire in the fender look running 38.5's with 8" on a 1 ton |
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07-30-2013, 03:23 PM
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Re: 73-87 trucks- what size lift for 37/38s? 6"? 8"? 10" or 12"?
I ran 37s on the 82 K25 for a bit this spring/summer on 6" lift.The fenders have been trimmed a bit & no rubbing.16.5x8.75 rims.Went back to 35s though,too much tire for my poor 6.2!
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08-13-2013, 02:54 PM
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Re: 73-87 trucks- what size lift for 37/38s? 6"? 8"? 10" or 12"?
86 K10 stock axles 6" rough country lift 37x14.5 tires on 15x10 rims no rubbing
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08-14-2013, 08:00 PM
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Re: 73-87 trucks- what size lift for 37/38s? 6"? 8"? 10" or 12"?
Its been awhile but if my memory serves correcet i had no issues running 36in militarys on my suburban with a 4in lift then went to 38.5s and just put a 3in body lift on and it will only rub if i were to say.... ramp the front of the truck, couldn't tell you back spacing on the 36s the 38s i could though if i went and looked lol
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08-14-2013, 09:29 PM
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Re: 73-87 trucks- what size lift for 37/38s? 6"? 8"? 10" or 12"?
I would think if you want no rubbing and don't trim the fenders, I would say a 10" in the front for sure...but then again a lot matters on tire width.
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08-15-2013, 02:22 PM
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Re: 73-87 trucks- what size lift for 37/38s? 6"? 8"? 10" or 12"?
I think you could go with an 8" and be ok unless its going to see a bunch of flexing would probably want a 9" or 10" depending on if u body lift or not. I got 39.5s with 9" lift and no rubbing. Doesn't get to much flexing usually just mud and back road cruising is all. Good luck on the truck
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09-08-2013, 01:21 PM
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Re: 73-87 trucks- what size lift for 37/38s? 6"? 8"? 10" or 12"?
My truck had a 6 inch suspension lift at first, and with my bushwhacker cut out flares it cleared 38x15.50 Baja claw radials no problem. I added a 3 inch body lift later on and I like the stance much better. If I were you I would go with an 8 inch lift and a narrower 38. No more than 13.50 wide or so. You may clear the 15.50's but I wouldn't risk it.
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09-10-2013, 12:05 PM
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Re: 73-87 trucks- what size lift for 37/38s? 6"? 8"? 10" or 12"?
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I used to have a 82 chevy with an 11" lift, cut out bushwacker fender flares, and then brand new 39.5" tires rubbed on my 16.5x14 bart chrome wheels. I ended up swapping the 8" front skyjacker springs for some 10" superlift hd springs. Even with the bushwacker cut out fender flares the tires could still rub. On a personal note, i usually prefer a lower lift size to make the tires fit. A 4" lift for 35" tires, a 6" lift for up to 37" tires and so on. An 8" lift for the 38" tires should work well. Again, depending on your tire width and wheel specifications. LT. Posted via Mobile Device |
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