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burb1999 · 08-21-2007, 11:47 AM

Have a 1970 suburban going to put 38x15.5 with 12" wide rims on what kind of lift they say the 8" will clear 40"??? Im thinking maybe 10" lift?

Todd

boostat4500 · 08-21-2007, 04:17 PM

I have a 6" lift and the axles moved back 1" to clear mine. Still very tight though. I'd recomend at least 8" if you plan on wheelin'.

08-21-2007, 11:47 AM	#1
burb1999 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sparks,NV Posts: 10	lift needed to clear tires? Have a 1970 suburban going to put 38x15.5 with 12" wide rims on what kind of lift they say the 8" will clear 40"??? Im thinking maybe 10" lift? Todd

08-21-2007, 04:17 PM	#2
boostat4500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 346	Re: lift needed to clear tires? I have a 6" lift and the axles moved back 1" to clear mine. Still very tight though. I'd recomend at least 8" if you plan on wheelin'. __________________ 1971 Suburban 4x4, LQ4 6.0L, 4L80E, etc. Last edited by boostat4500; 08-21-2007 at 04:18 PM.



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