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01-22-2017, 07:34 PM | #1 |
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Blazer total height with 4" lift and 33" tires?
I am currently working on a 70 4wd blazer project and doing a frame off restoration. Bought the vehicle from a shop, while they are starting body work, i took the chassis to mock up with ls/4l60e and then get everything powder coated.
My dilemma is i am not sure what lift it currently has, but would like to go with a 4" suspension lift with 33" tires, but am limited to my 7ft garage. I have done some searching here and found some evidence that it will barely clear as well as calculations based off spec'd stock height and tires. I know there is probably variation between suspension brands, but I am asking for help if any members have this setup, could do a quick height measurement to the top of the hard top!? I would appreciate it greatly so i can feel confident ordering the correct lift. Thanks, Aaron |
01-22-2017, 11:25 PM | #2 |
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Re: Blazer total height with 4" lift and 33" tires?
Mine measures 6'8". It is 4" rough county lift suspension lift and 33" tires
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01-23-2017, 12:33 AM | #3 |
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01-23-2017, 07:11 AM | #4 |
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Re: Blazer total height with 4" lift and 33" tires?
I think the ride could be better. I'm by no means a guru on suspensions but the price was right, and I think you would have to spend a lot more to increase the ride quality to a point that it was noticeably better.
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01-23-2017, 12:49 PM | #5 |
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Re: Blazer total height with 4" lift and 33" tires?
Anyone else lend a hand? Could use a couple more measurements on other to increase my confidence level!!
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01-23-2017, 01:35 PM | #6 |
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Re: Blazer total height with 4" lift and 33" tires?
I just measured mine. It's a 70 also with 12.5X33", Softopper and no lift. It's 6 foot 4" (74")
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01-23-2017, 02:06 PM | #7 |
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Re: Blazer total height with 4" lift and 33" tires?
My opening in the workshop is 76 1/2" 4" lift with 31" tires. truck goes out and in
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01-23-2017, 08:42 PM | #8 |
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01-23-2017, 10:34 PM | #9 |
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Re: Blazer total height with 4" lift and 33" tires?
Dan was using the "metric" inch up here in Canada.
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01-23-2017, 11:01 PM | #10 |
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Re: Blazer total height with 4" lift and 33" tires?
I've got a 4" lift and 33's on my green blazer and it clears a 7' door and measures ~79" tall. On day I'll downsize the lift - too tall for my liking and I'm worried my wife will tear off the gb door when she scrambles inside.
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01-24-2017, 09:10 AM | #11 |
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Re: Blazer total height with 4" lift and 33" tires?
My '70 is also at 79". But,.. I have 35's, 4" front rancho and 3" rear blocks. So feel more confident?, Or more confused?
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01-24-2017, 09:31 AM | #12 |
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01-24-2017, 03:45 PM | #13 |
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Re: Blazer total height with 4" lift and 33" tires?
Yep, thanks everyone, feel pretty confident, going to pull the trigger on the 4" leaf springs...if too tall i guess i can load it up with some sand bags, lol
now just need to decide if i want to save a few bucks and go rough country or shell out more for a softer ride! |
01-24-2017, 06:04 PM | #14 | |
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01-24-2017, 06:21 PM | #15 |
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Re: Blazer total height with 4" lift and 33" tires?
just factor this in...because I did not
4 inch lift is a true 4 inch lift OVER stock height......so if its has sagged a inch or so you may go up more than 4 inches..... my surburban...I did a 4 inch lift and 35 tall tires.....and didn't factor in for the sag
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