Tire size question(s).

[ChadM89]

Alright I've got an '84 K10, quad front suspension, and what I guess to be stock ride height.

I'm pretty sure there's no way I can fit some 305/70-16's in there but how much lift do you think I'll need to get them on? Would a 2 or 3 inch body lift get it done?

[toddol1971]

If your going to do a 2 you may as well do a 3. Its only 1", I wish i had an extra 1" err on my truck. Really though theres alot that goes into a body lift that doesnt come in the kit. I've done both in the past & can honestly tell ya with a leaf spring truck its hardly any more to just do a suspension lift. Seriously, if you dont have the money now, save for it then get the suspension lift i really think youll be happier. Having said that i think a 2" tough country lift will fit the bill for those 33's youre wanting to put on. Good luck & let us know

[kickinasphalt]

I would also recommend just saving a little more to get a suspension lift and if you go that route, my as well go with 4" of lift (then you can run 33's no problem). The Tuff Country EZ-Ride 4" lift with rear blocks is on sale right now: http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...on/147104.html They also make 2" and 3" lifts.

[2wdBlazer]

Bahhhhh!! Get the 3 inch body. You'll want to add a 8 inch spring to it as well later on to go with the 40's you know you want. Mwu ha ha haa haaaa.

[Budweis]

Originally Posted by 2wdBlazer

Bahhhhh!! Get the 3 inch body. You'll want to add a 8 inch spring to it as well later on to go with the 40's you know you want. Mwu ha ha haa haaaa.

if your gonna get the 3 id go ahead and get a 4", on second thought if gonna get a 4" id get a 6". if going with a 6" i think id get a 8"............. lol

[1972C10]

Body Lifts Are A PITA Without all the parts.
Make sure you get a good one that comes with the shifter extensions for the t case and the steerin coupler extension Makes things alot less complicated.

[ChadM89]

You know, over the weekend I jacked up the front end and popped one of my new wheels on and it actually fit. I turned the wheel in both directions and there were no clearance issues, and the offset of the wheel is just right so that they're still inside the fender, which gives me pretty much all of my suspension travel. I was completely shocked, to tell the truth. But they fit, and they look awesome.

That suspension lift kit on sale is a killer deal, I may have to do that anyway just because.

Thanks guys, appreciate the input.

[Destructo]

They may fit sitting still but what about if you get the front axle articulating or hit big bumps? I suspect you may contact the fender sometime but I have seen people stick 33x12.5" tires on stock trucks without issues.

[ChadM89]

Well I had those same concerns. After putting the wheel on I turned the steering wheel in both directions and got out and checked fender clearance at multiple steering positions. It's close in a couple of places but it clears. I checked suspension travel in multiple steering positions as well and there's no chance for fender contact.

If the offset of the wheel was different and they stuck out farther, they would not work right because of fender issues but as they are, they tuck completely inside the wheel well.

I don't do any heavy-duty off-roading so I'm not concerned with what might happen under extreme articulation or anything like that. At best I'll haul a trailer across a field or drive through some shallow mud every once in a while.