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JPsChevy · 11-18-2013, 10:15 PM

I'm building a 1985 k30 and would like to go with a 6 inch lift and 35's. But i would like to know what my overall roof height is going to be. If anyone could help me out I'd really appreciate it.

**rs74** · 11-18-2013, 10:34 PM

Do you want cab height or cab light height? Alot of K30's have cab lights is why I ask. Are you trying to measure to see if you can fit in a garage or something?

JPsChevy · 11-18-2013, 10:38 PM

Cab light height would be prefered if possible but figured i could figure the difference for the lights, and yes trying to figure for garage clearance.

TheBlueBomber · 11-18-2013, 10:44 PM

The answer is no to drive through and no to parking decks!!! Ill try and get a measurement from my buddies '86

JPsChevy · 11-18-2013, 10:46 PM

Alright thanks it'd be really helpful.

1968vetL-71 · 11-18-2013, 10:48 PM

Ur not gonna get an accurate response. There are a lot of variables to get exact height. I've seen a variance from different manufacturers in 6" lifts by up to 1-1/2". Thy are not all that accurate. But the biggest will be tire size. There are a lot of tires that don't even come close to there advertised size (BFG, MT, etc...) And then factor in rim width. Just saying don't hold any measurements you get to be spot on.

JPsChevy · 11-18-2013, 10:52 PM

I'd just like a rough idea, but im planning on a rough country 6 in, and 35x12.50 bfg km2 tires on 16.5x9.75 wide steel wheels.

Rubble · 11-18-2013, 11:02 PM

Just measured mine,it's 82" to top of cab.Thats 6" lift on BFG KM2s 35s,15x10 steel wheels. There's approx 1000-1200lbs of tools & methanol tank in the box.If I remember there are 9 or 10 leaves with a helper spring too..

willett · 11-18-2013, 11:17 PM

My 3/4 ton with a 4" lift is 6'8 on 35" MT's with a bbc

11-18-2013, 10:15 PM	#1
JPsChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ogden, Iowa Posts: 284	Roof height on k30 with 6 inch lift and 35's I'm building a 1985 k30 and would like to go with a 6 inch lift and 35's. But i would like to know what my overall roof height is going to be. If anyone could help me out I'd really appreciate it.

11-18-2013, 10:34 PM	#2
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Roof height on k30 with 6 inch lift and 35's Do you want cab height or cab light height? Alot of K30's have cab lights is why I ask. Are you trying to measure to see if you can fit in a garage or something? __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

11-18-2013, 10:38 PM	#3
JPsChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ogden, Iowa Posts: 284	Re: Roof height on k30 with 6 inch lift and 35's Cab light height would be prefered if possible but figured i could figure the difference for the lights, and yes trying to figure for garage clearance.

11-18-2013, 10:44 PM	#4
TheBlueBomber Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 816	Re: Roof height on k30 with 6 inch lift and 35's The answer is no to drive through and no to parking decks!!! Ill try and get a measurement from my buddies '86 __________________ Austin 1996 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 1979 Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale - Carolina K10 - My 4.8L Twin turbo build - Project Short Stroke - Instagram - TheBlueBomber1996

11-18-2013, 10:46 PM	#5
JPsChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ogden, Iowa Posts: 284	Re: Roof height on k30 with 6 inch lift and 35's Alright thanks it'd be really helpful.

11-18-2013, 10:48 PM	#6
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: Roof height on k30 with 6 inch lift and 35's Ur not gonna get an accurate response. There are a lot of variables to get exact height. I've seen a variance from different manufacturers in 6" lifts by up to 1-1/2". Thy are not all that accurate. But the biggest will be tire size. There are a lot of tires that don't even come close to there advertised size (BFG, MT, etc...) And then factor in rim width. Just saying don't hold any measurements you get to be spot on. __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

11-18-2013, 10:52 PM	#7
JPsChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ogden, Iowa Posts: 284	Re: Roof height on k30 with 6 inch lift and 35's I'd just like a rough idea, but im planning on a rough country 6 in, and 35x12.50 bfg km2 tires on 16.5x9.75 wide steel wheels.

11-18-2013, 11:02 PM	#8
Rubble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Big Valley. Alberta Posts: 674	Re: Roof height on k30 with 6 inch lift and 35's Just measured mine,it's 82" to top of cab.Thats 6" lift on BFG KM2s 35s,15x10 steel wheels. There's approx 1000-1200lbs of tools & methanol tank in the box.If I remember there are 9 or 10 leaves with a helper spring too.. __________________ 1977 Chev C30 454/465/14ff DRW 1974 Chev C20.350/465/14ff " Rock n Roll ain't noise pollution"

11-18-2013, 11:17 PM	#9
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Roof height on k30 with 6 inch lift and 35's My 3/4 ton with a 4" lift is 6'8 on 35" MT's with a bbc __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"



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