73-87 trucks- what size lift for 37/38s? 6"? 8"? 10" or 12"?

[LT.]

Originally Posted by DENTON

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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The wheel offset and back space are going to make or break what size tire you can make fit. Lets say you were on a 15x14 wheel with a 2.5" back space the 36" tires would rub on a 6" lift.

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.
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