1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 11-12-2012, 12:17 AM

I'm staying with stock height on mine. Here's an old pic of what the truck looked like on day 1 with 16.5" aluminum wheels and OEM heavy duty springs. The cab had a lot of sag from the worn mounts. I've got 33" BFG's on 16.5" steelies for it now - the larger diameter tires should boost the height a bit over these pics. I'll know in a few months!

ryanmcb · 11-23-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Here is my 71 K/20, I had the springs redone and it sits about 1 1/2" taller than stock. It has 285/75/16 tires on it

Sorry to resurrect this thread. I am looking at 285/75/16 tires and found this while searching. What did you do to your springs? Did you have the re-arched at 1.5 above stock? I want my truck slightly higher than stock and yours looks perfect. Also, are those 8 inch wide wheels?

Love your truck!

I am referring to the green truck in post 18, I don't know how to re-attach the picture

Prematuregrey · 11-23-2013, 01:53 PM

4" on 285/75/16 BFG's. I use it as a truck as often as I need one and it is fine. Get some Bilstein 5100 shocks and the ride will be fine. Bed height is a little high but bearable.

Sicklajoie · 11-23-2013, 02:04 PM

^^^^I love, love, love, LOVE your truck!!!!

**Joesjunk** · 11-23-2013, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanmcb

Sorry to resurrect this thread. I am looking at 285/75/16 tires and found this while searching. What did you do to your springs? Did you have the re-arched at 1.5 above stock? I want my truck slightly higher than stock and yours looks perfect. Also, are those 8 inch wide wheels?

Love your truck!

I am referring to the green truck in post 18, I don't know how to re-attach the picture

Yes, I just had the springs re arched. The wheels are 16x7

ryanmcb · 11-23-2013, 04:18 PM

Awesome, thank you for the info. I am calling my local spring shop to see if they can handle that.

budman k20 · 11-23-2013, 05:14 PM

Here is my truck with a 2" tuff country lift and 285-75-16 tires. I had 35's with 10in wide wheels on it and with a 2in lift they hit the fenders on a tight turn.

budman k20 · 11-23-2013, 05:27 PM

Here is another 72 SB project I have at stock ride height

ryanmcb · 11-23-2013, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budman k20

Here is my truck with a 2" tuff country lift and 285-75-16 tires. I had 35's with 10in wide wheels on it and with a 2in lift they hit the fenders on a tight turn.

Wow, Awesome truck. I was thinking about an 8 inch wide wheel but I love that 10 inch on yours

budman k20 · 11-23-2013, 09:30 PM

The K20 truck has 8in wide wheels in the pictures with 33's. This is the 10in wide 35's with the same 2in lift.

**Chevyland** · 11-24-2013, 01:05 AM

I'd leave it stock.

mud.man.rj · 11-24-2013, 01:14 AM

Stock is nice, but in your case the rear springs especially look a bit bagged out and if you lift the rear only to level it the front will drop down a bit, you know the fulcrum principal. Lift it what you think looks good for what you will use it for. I would lift it 4" and then you have a bit of extra tire room for a taller tire for diff clearance and better new springs to take a load when hauling anything. Remember the old springs are "old".

**DeadheadNM** · 11-24-2013, 02:28 AM

My stock height K20 with 33" BFGs:

**DeadheadNM** · 11-24-2013, 02:29 AM

...and my Blazer with a 4" lift and 33" BFGs:

sboris · 11-24-2013, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budman k20

The K20 truck has 8in wide wheels in the pictures with 33's. This is the 10in wide 35's with the same 2in lift.

The 285s look great, but these 35s were bad a$$!

69SWB4X4 · 11-24-2013, 10:31 AM

4" lift and 35s

71GeneralMotorsCorp · 11-24-2013, 01:38 PM

4" of lift on military take off 36" tires.

mud.man.rj · 11-24-2013, 03:02 PM

35's with a 5" lift and a wide 14.50" tire.

**Cali72K20** · 11-25-2013, 02:25 PM

Stock height with P265/75R16 Goodyear Wrangler RT/S tires.
DeadheadNM, I really like your truck, it was the first K20 I saw when I found this site!
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onetonblazer · 07-24-2017, 11:09 AM

Guys,
I know this thread is older than dirt, but can anyone tell me know tall your K20 with 4" lift and 35's is? Mine came with a lift (I think) from the previous owner and don't know what size, anyway, I want to lift mine but still fit in the garage. Also does your's rub with the above tire size and lift, I've found conflicting answers.

11-12-2012, 12:17 AM	#26
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? I'm staying with stock height on mine. Here's an old pic of what the truck looked like on day 1 with 16.5" aluminum wheels and OEM heavy duty springs. The cab had a lot of sag from the worn mounts. I've got 33" BFG's on 16.5" steelies for it now - the larger diameter tires should boost the height a bit over these pics. I'll know in a few months! Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-23-2013, 01:53 PM	#28
Prematuregrey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 111	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? 4" on 285/75/16 BFG's. I use it as a truck as often as I need one and it is fine. Get some Bilstein 5100 shocks and the ride will be fine. Bed height is a little high but bearable. __________________ Owner: Times Are Tough Toys 92 4 Runner (Joyce, long story from my time in Africa) Lotsa stuff, just about finished dumping money into it. 89 Mercedes 560 SEL, Merdle. Wrecked 71 Chevy K20, Clifford, BB and 1 Tons

11-23-2013, 02:04 PM	#29
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,497	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? ^^^^I love, love, love, LOVE your truck!!!! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

11-23-2013, 04:18 PM	#31
ryanmcb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Grantsville, Ut Posts: 164	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? Awesome, thank you for the info. I am calling my local spring shop to see if they can handle that.

11-23-2013, 05:14 PM	#32
budman k20 1972 K20 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greenfield MN Posts: 360	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? Here is my truck with a 2" tuff country lift and 285-75-16 tires. I had 35's with 10in wide wheels on it and with a 2in lift they hit the fenders on a tight turn. Attached Images

11-23-2013, 05:27 PM	#33
budman k20 1972 K20 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greenfield MN Posts: 360	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? Here is another 72 SB project I have at stock ride height Attached Images

11-23-2013, 09:30 PM	#35
budman k20 1972 K20 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greenfield MN Posts: 360	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? The K20 truck has 8in wide wheels in the pictures with 33's. This is the 10in wide 35's with the same 2in lift. Attached Images

11-24-2013, 01:05 AM	#36
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,725	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? I'd leave it stock. Attached Images

11-24-2013, 01:14 AM	#37
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? Stock is nice, but in your case the rear springs especially look a bit bagged out and if you lift the rear only to level it the front will drop down a bit, you know the fulcrum principal. Lift it what you think looks good for what you will use it for. I would lift it 4" and then you have a bit of extra tire room for a taller tire for diff clearance and better new springs to take a load when hauling anything. Remember the old springs are "old". __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

11-24-2013, 02:28 AM	#38
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? My stock height K20 with 33" BFGs: Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-24-2013, 02:29 AM	#39
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? ...and my Blazer with a 4" lift and 33" BFGs: Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-24-2013, 10:31 AM	#41
69SWB4X4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 54	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? 4" lift and 35s

11-24-2013, 01:38 PM	#42
71GeneralMotorsCorp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 266	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? 4" of lift on military take off 36" tires. __________________ "Repetition penetrates even the dullest of minds"

11-24-2013, 03:02 PM	#43
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? 35's with a 5" lift and a wide 14.50" tire. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

11-25-2013, 02:25 PM	#44
Cali72K20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northern Santa Barbara County, California Posts: 2,699	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? Stock height with P265/75R16 Goodyear Wrangler RT/S tires. DeadheadNM, I really like your truck, it was the first K20 I saw when I found this site!



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07-24-2017, 11:09 AM	#45
onetonblazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Denver CO Posts: 1	Re: 1972 3/4 4wd leave stock or lift? Guys, I know this thread is older than dirt, but can anyone tell me know tall your K20 with 4" lift and 35's is? Mine came with a lift (I think) from the previous owner and don't know what size, anyway, I want to lift mine but still fit in the garage. Also does your's rub with the above tire size and lift, I've found conflicting answers.

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