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1971 2wd · 02-13-2004, 01:16 AM

Hey all, just wondering what size lift people are using on there 67-72 Blazer's/Truck, that will fit 38" tall tire's??

If you are able to post pics, please do..

Thanks!!!!

jeffspower · 02-13-2004, 03:00 AM

I have 38-13-16" TSL's on my '72 k-20. I have appx. 5" suspension & 3" body. No rubbing unless I am twisted up or wheeling hard. It really needs another 1-2" of lift IMO.

Sorry- no pics-yet

Pont · 02-13-2004, 04:13 AM

Not 38" tires but here's my setup (which will rub when flexed) so it might help you decide how much lift you might need.

8" suspension lift, no body lift, 35x14.5x15 tires on 15x14 wheels.

*1972C10* · 02-17-2004, 02:57 AM

I thought i replied this post but maybe i didnt here is a pic of my friends blazer has 8" of suspension lift i think with 3" body lift

*1972C10* · 02-17-2004, 03:00 AM

Last one didnt work for some reason???

*1FaastC10* · 02-18-2004, 02:51 AM

1972C10, does your friend have crossover steering? or is he still running the stock stuff? if he's running crossover, why didnt he move the front axle out a bit? that's definitely not centered in the wheelwell anymore.

super72 · 02-21-2004, 12:28 PM

I think the wheels are turned in that picture. That is why they don't look centered. I had a 79 with 8in lift and 38x15.50x15 gumbo mudder radials. They only hit if I hit a hole going way to fast. Great riding tire, very smooth but expensive.

1971 2wd · 02-22-2004, 01:38 AM

Hi all, well I bit the bullet today. I just order a 8" lift (leaf spring front & rear) for my 72 Blazer.. I can't wait to get it installed (hopefully this weekend)..

When I'am done I will post some step by step photo's!!

Thanks for all the reply's and helping me to make the decision..

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*1972C10* · 02-22-2004, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1FaastC10
1972C10, does your friend have crossover steering? or is he still running the stock stuff? if he's running crossover, why didnt he move the front axle out a bit? that's definitely not centered in the wheelwell anymore.

Im not really aware of what crossover steering is He has a spacer for lifter vehicles that goes enbetween the drag link and the front diff (dana 60) then the bar that goes from wheel to wheel

And the wheel was turned a little

90blzr · 02-23-2004, 02:36 PM

If you wanna buy a set, I have a like new set of 38x15.50x15 Ground Hawg Radials. Let me know.

1971 2wd · 02-25-2004, 11:12 AM

Post a pic of the tires and Price $$$$ ? ?

90blzr · 02-26-2004, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1971 2wd
Post a pic of the tires and Price $$$$ ? ?

Hawgs are in like new condition, one of them is BRAND NEW, never mounted and the other three are about 98%...basically new.
All in EXCELLENT shape.
I emailed you and pm'd you with a pic.
Let me know either way.
Thanks.

wrathchild · 02-26-2004, 12:47 PM

1971 2wd..could you tell me where and what lift you bought? also the price if you dont mind me asking...and I for one would sure like to see them install pics...hmmm....I wonder if 8" susp./3" body would clear 40 Boggers with no rubbin..thanks and I hope it all goes well
wrath

2wdBlazer · 02-26-2004, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wrathchild
1971 2wd..could you tell me where and what lift you bought? also the price if you dont mind me asking...and I for one would sure like to see them install pics...hmmm....I wonder if 8" susp./3" body would clear 40 Boggers with no rubbin..thanks and I hope it all goes well
wrath

I wanna see pics too when you are done. I love trucks with 38-40 inch tires.

I think 11 inches would be ok but not for hard wheeling. I have 9 inches and my PJ's will rub on medium wheeling.

1971 2wd · 02-29-2004, 10:47 PM

Well it's DONE!!!!!!!

Its a Skyjacker 8" soft ride. Full spring's front/back, pitmen arm, steering arm, steel braided brake lines (not skyjacker), Skyjacker 7000 shocks.

Tally cost $1050.00

Kind of spendy, but I didn't what to blocks in the rear.

Ride's really smooth.

The drive line was Stretched by a local shop in town.

I will post so pics later on this week..

90blzr · 02-29-2004, 11:43 PM

so you interested in the ground hawgs...or anyone else?

1971 2wd · 03-02-2004, 11:14 AM

90blzr

I would like to, but my funds are getting low..

Paradise is 15 minutes away from Chico, CA and that's about 100 miles north of SAC.

90blzr · 03-02-2004, 08:42 PM

I am about 7 hours south from you. If you can come up with the $$$....I'll deliver them to you this coming weekend. I can also take paypal if you want to use a credit card or something.
Let me know either way.
Thanks!

wrathchild · 03-03-2004, 07:05 PM

who did you buy the lift thru? Can't wait to see the pics...
thanks, wrath

1971 2wd · 03-04-2004, 12:18 AM

I will post pics after I lean how to do that.

As for the lift a buddy of mine has a 4 wheel drive shop and he hooked me up..( www.bentandtwisted.com )

02-13-2004, 01:16 AM	#1
1971 2wd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PARADISE,CA Posts: 57	38" tall tires Hey all, just wondering what size lift people are using on there 67-72 Blazer's/Truck, that will fit 38" tall tire's?? If you are able to post pics, please do.. Thanks!!!! __________________ 72 blazer, 71 2wd short bed, 67 nova Too many damn toys!!

02-13-2004, 04:13 AM	#3
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Not 38" tires but here's my setup (which will rub when flexed) so it might help you decide how much lift you might need. 8" suspension lift, no body lift, 35x14.5x15 tires on 15x14 wheels. Attached Images __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

02-22-2004, 01:38 AM	#8
1971 2wd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PARADISE,CA Posts: 57	Hi all, well I bit the bullet today. I just order a 8" lift (leaf spring front & rear) for my 72 Blazer.. I can't wait to get it installed (hopefully this weekend).. When I'am done I will post some step by step photo's!! Thanks for all the reply's and helping me to make the decision.. __________________ __________________ 72 blazer, 71 2wd short bed, 67 nova Too many damn toys!!

02-25-2004, 11:12 AM	#11
1971 2wd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PARADISE,CA Posts: 57	Post a pic of the tires and Price $$$$ ? ? __________________ 72 blazer, 71 2wd short bed, 67 nova Too many damn toys!!

02-29-2004, 10:47 PM	#15
1971 2wd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PARADISE,CA Posts: 57	Well it's DONE!!!!!!! Its a Skyjacker 8" soft ride. Full spring's front/back, pitmen arm, steering arm, steel braided brake lines (not skyjacker), Skyjacker 7000 shocks. Tally cost $1050.00 Kind of spendy, but I didn't what to blocks in the rear. Ride's really smooth. The drive line was Stretched by a local shop in town. I will post so pics later on this week.. __________________ 72 blazer, 71 2wd short bed, 67 nova Too many damn toys!!

02-13-2004, 03:00 AM	#2
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	I have 38-13-16" TSL's on my '72 k-20. I have appx. 5" suspension & 3" body. No rubbing unless I am twisted up or wheeling hard. It really needs another 1-2" of lift IMO. Sorry- no pics-yet

02-17-2004, 02:57 AM	#4
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	I thought i replied this post but maybe i didnt here is a pic of my friends blazer has 8" of suspension lift i think with 3" body lift

02-17-2004, 03:00 AM	#5
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Last one didnt work for some reason???

02-18-2004, 02:51 AM	#6
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	1972C10, does your friend have crossover steering? or is he still running the stock stuff? if he's running crossover, why didnt he move the front axle out a bit? that's definitely not centered in the wheelwell anymore.

02-21-2004, 12:28 PM	#7
super72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 207	I think the wheels are turned in that picture. That is why they don't look centered. I had a 79 with 8in lift and 38x15.50x15 gumbo mudder radials. They only hit if I hit a hole going way to fast. Great riding tire, very smooth but expensive.

02-23-2004, 02:36 PM	#10
90blzr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SO. CAL. Posts: 413	If you wanna buy a set, I have a like new set of 38x15.50x15 Ground Hawg Radials. Let me know.

02-26-2004, 12:47 PM	#13
wrathchild LIKE 'EM BIG AND TOPLESS Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Frederic,Michigan Posts: 596	1971 2wd..could you tell me where and what lift you bought? also the price if you dont mind me asking...and I for one would sure like to see them install pics...hmmm....I wonder if 8" susp./3" body would clear 40 Boggers with no rubbin..thanks and I hope it all goes well wrath

02-29-2004, 11:43 PM	#16
90blzr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SO. CAL. Posts: 413	hawgs.... so you interested in the ground hawgs...or anyone else?

03-02-2004, 11:14 AM	#17
1971 2wd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PARADISE,CA Posts: 57	90blzr I would like to, but my funds are getting low.. Paradise is 15 minutes away from Chico, CA and that's about 100 miles north of SAC. __________________ 72 blazer, 71 2wd short bed, 67 nova Too many damn toys!!

03-02-2004, 08:42 PM	#18
90blzr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SO. CAL. Posts: 413	tires... I am about 7 hours south from you. If you can come up with the $$$....I'll deliver them to you this coming weekend. I can also take paypal if you want to use a credit card or something. Let me know either way. Thanks!



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03-03-2004, 07:05 PM	#19
wrathchild LIKE 'EM BIG AND TOPLESS Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Frederic,Michigan Posts: 596	who did you buy the lift thru? Can't wait to see the pics... thanks, wrath

03-04-2004, 12:18 AM	#20
1971 2wd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PARADISE,CA Posts: 57	I will post pics after I lean how to do that. As for the lift a buddy of mine has a 4 wheel drive shop and he hooked me up..( www.bentandtwisted.com ) __________________ 72 blazer, 71 2wd short bed, 67 nova Too many damn toys!!

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