35X12.50rx15LT: how low can i go? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BladeX · 12-27-2003, 01:58 AM

I have a 1986 GMC Sierra K1500 5.7L (M)

I have 35X12.50Rx15LT super swampers, And 2'' body lift and 6'' suspension lift..

I want to lower it. But if i went to stock springs would i grind it?

What do i have to know? the wheelbase or wheelwell or something?

72 CustomCamper · 12-27-2003, 02:40 AM

You could take the body lift out. 6" spring are enough for 35's. I wouldn't go much lower than that unless you put smaller tires on it...

Chuck

TIMSPEED · 12-27-2003, 05:18 AM

Your truck is 4wd right? If it is, you can run 35's with a BARE MINIMUM (and it's not advised) of 3" suspension lift...I ran 32's with a stock 75 C10 2wd...

LeRoy · 12-27-2003, 07:07 AM

You'll need a minimum of 4". Even then it'll probably rub when flexed out. Any less and you'll need to cut fenders some. Those Swampers usually measure out to a 35" unlike some brands that don't actually measure out to a true advertised size

BladeX · 12-27-2003, 02:48 PM

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BladeX · 12-29-2003, 02:23 AM

i wanna lower it a little bit. But how low can a 4x4 truck go?

im sick of feelinge everysingle bump i got tough country shocks on there right now. Its a tank i feel every rock i run over.

Any suggestions on shocks?ones what wouldnt make me grind but would be good?

Truckhead · 12-30-2003, 11:20 PM

Try the Edelbrock series shocks. I've only heard good things about these and they make a world of difference.

*1FaastC10* · 12-31-2003, 08:48 PM

put stock springs and shocks on it, and ditch your body lift. hack the fenders and wheel the wee out of it. :thumbsup:

12-27-2003, 01:58 AM	#1
BladeX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kentucky, Ft. Campbell Posts: 287	35X12.50rx15LT: how low can i go? I have a 1986 GMC Sierra K1500 5.7L (M) I have 35X12.50Rx15LT super swampers, And 2'' body lift and 6'' suspension lift.. I want to lower it. But if i went to stock springs would i grind it? What do i have to know? the wheelbase or wheelwell or something?

12-27-2003, 02:40 AM	#2
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	You could take the body lift out. 6" spring are enough for 35's. I wouldn't go much lower than that unless you put smaller tires on it... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

12-27-2003, 05:18 AM	#3
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Your truck is 4wd right? If it is, you can run 35's with a BARE MINIMUM (and it's not advised) of 3" suspension lift...I ran 32's with a stock 75 C10 2wd... __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

12-27-2003, 07:07 AM	#4
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	You'll need a minimum of 4". Even then it'll probably rub when flexed out. Any less and you'll need to cut fenders some. Those Swampers usually measure out to a 35" unlike some brands that don't actually measure out to a true advertised size __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

12-27-2003, 02:48 PM	#5
BladeX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kentucky, Ft. Campbell Posts: 287	. Last edited by BladeX; 12-29-2003 at 02:22 AM.

12-29-2003, 02:23 AM	#6
BladeX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kentucky, Ft. Campbell Posts: 287	i wanna lower it a little bit. But how low can a 4x4 truck go? im sick of feelinge everysingle bump i got tough country shocks on there right now. Its a tank i feel every rock i run over. Any suggestions on shocks?ones what wouldnt make me grind but would be good?

12-30-2003, 11:20 PM	#7
Truckhead 18436572 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waynesboro, Va. Posts: 488	Try the Edelbrock series shocks. I've only heard good things about these and they make a world of difference.

12-31-2003, 08:48 PM	#8
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	put stock springs and shocks on it, and ditch your body lift. hack the fenders and wheel the wee out of it. :thumbsup:



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