Lift options and recommendations for a 1980 Jimmy

Zelph · Dec 12, 2024

Link it. Have all the flex and a better ride than any leaf spring could provide.

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Russtypickle · Dec 16, 2024

Not sure if everyone will agree here but I have a 6" lift in my '85 (IBPO) and I hated the way it looked. Although it rode level it always looked like the front end was
higher because of the height difference between the body line and wheel arches. I took it to a local spring shop and had the front lowered about 2" and moved the axle forward a little. Looks way better in my opinion not to mention it softened the ride as the lift put my front rear shackles at an angle that wouldn't let them flex. I run 35's on it and they do rub at full lock so I might get the axle moved forward a little in the new year as its really not that bad for most daily driving. I don't wheel it.

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Grit dog · Dec 18, 2024

Russtypickle said:
Not sure if everyone will agree here but I have a 6" lift in my '85 (IBPO) and I hated the way it looked. Although it rode level it always looked like the front end was
higher because of the height difference between the body line and wheel arches. I took it to a local spring shop and had the front lowered about 2" and moved the axle forward a little. Looks way better in my opinion not to mention it softened the ride as the lift put my front rear shackles at an angle that wouldn't let them flex. I run 35's on it and they do rub at full lock so I might get the axle moved forward a little in the new year as its really not that bad for most daily driving. I don't wheel it.
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How much is the axle moved forward. It’s not even noticeable.
I need to do that as well. Even w 5” of lift it is tight with the 35s and wheel offset. Just haven’t but I slapped in zero rates to get it up a little.
Once I move the sway bar and get the driveshaft lengthened I can shift it forward.

Shorty81 · Dec 19, 2024

Russtypickle said:
Not sure if everyone will agree here but I have a 6" lift in my '85 (IBPO) and I hated the way it looked. Although it rode level it always looked like the front end was
higher because of the height difference between the body line and wheel arches. I took it to a local spring shop and had the front lowered about 2" and moved the axle forward a little. Looks way better in my opinion not to mention it softened the ride as the lift put my front rear shackles at an angle that wouldn't let them flex. I run 35's on it and they do rub at full lock so I might get the axle moved forward a little in the new year as its really not that bad for most daily driving. I don't wheel it.
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That looks way better. A little rake is the best look in my book.

K5 Blazer · Dec 19, 2024

Thanks for the info, my Blazer sits lower in the rear after a 4" lift. I would like to level it out or have slight rake in the front.

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