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Old 12-04-2008, 01:32 AM   #1
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C20 Lift HELP!!!

Can anyone tell me how much I would need to lift my truck to run a 325/80/16? Would that be too big? Opinions needed and i was wondering how would you go about lifting a 2wd? All help appreciated. Thanks
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Old 12-04-2008, 01:40 AM   #2
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Re: C20 Lift HELP!!!

Fabtech stuff. Look here.
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Old 12-04-2008, 01:46 AM   #3
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Re: C20 Lift HELP!!!

still kinda confused, so i have to run 73-87 stuff? mine is 3/4 ton if that makes any difference. Can i run 35 x 12.5 tires with the stock height? Thanks for the input.
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Old 12-04-2008, 01:50 AM   #4
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Re: C20 Lift HELP!!!

"still kinda confused, so i have to run 73-87 stuff?" Yes
"mine is 3/4 ton if that makes any difference." No
"Can i run 35 x 12.5 tires with the stock height?" Only with a brief sawzall session!

To run 35's you either need lift or cut lots of fender.

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Old 12-04-2008, 01:53 AM   #5
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Re: C20 Lift HELP!!!

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"still kinda confused, so i have to run 73-87 stuff?" Yes
"mine is 3/4 ton if that makes any difference." No
"Can i run 35 x 12.5 tires with the stock height?" Only with a brief sawzall session!

To run 35's you either need lift or cut lots of fender.
ok. haha. how much should i lift it in order to run the 35x12.5's? I have leaf springs in the rear so i can just put some blocks in right?
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Old 12-04-2008, 02:02 AM   #6
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Re: C20 Lift HELP!!!

My son runs 35's w/3.5" blocks, may have another set to sell. Interested?
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Old 12-04-2008, 12:26 PM   #7
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Re: C20 Lift HELP!!!

That's a pretty tall order, pun intended.

I'm running 32 inch tall tires on my 3/4 ton and it has heavy lifting springs on the front. There's no way you could run 3 inches more tire than I am without true suspension lift over and above the springs like the Fabtech stuff mentioned.
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Old 12-04-2008, 10:19 PM   #8
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That's a pretty tall order, pun intended.

I'm running 32 inch tall tires on my 3/4 ton and it has heavy lifting springs on the front. There's no way you could run 3 inches more tire than I am without true suspension lift over and above the springs like the Fabtech stuff mentioned.
yeah i think im going to do the fabtech. then put my big block and th400 in. should be a fun toy. thanks for all the help.
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