How Will My Square Body Look With XX Lift and XX Tires?

[Jimbo166]

like i said in the post every part of the lift is custom including the body lift and including the tires there is a total of 17" of lift. Dont know what to say about the tire clearance but my numbers are correct for the lift as my uncle built the truck and has owned it since 1979 then i bought it three months ago.

 

[bucket]

like i said in the post every part of the lift is custom including the body lift and including the tires there is a total of 17" of lift. Dont know what to say about the tire clearance but my numbers are correct for the lift as my uncle built the truck and has owned it since 1979 then i bought it three months ago.

I got curious and paid some attention to your pic of the front suspension. I see what looks like stock springs with a ton of leaves added into the pack. How does it ride? It also looks like there's 2 inch blocks on the front axle which is not very safe for the street. I'd also recommend a raised steering arm to get your drag link at a better angle. I know it's been like that for decades, but the old way is not always the best way.

 

[Swims350]

not safe? shoot they aint legal ANYWHERE in the USA anyways, for the front springs to have blocks.

 

[Driver4r]

not safe? shoot they aint legal ANYWHERE, in the front springs to have blocks.

It might be legal in canada.

 

[Swims350]

yea by anywhere I mean in the USA.

 

[Jimbo166]

all legal here and it rides like a brick **** house lol but i dont drive it much mainly just to races and on nice weekends.

 

[Jimbo166]

was wanting to do a different set up for a lift to try and smooth it out a bit is there any good 12" lift kits anywhere,or even a ten?

 

[Swims350]

I heard all spring only lifts are rough and the higher you go the rougher.

may check into some soffride or e-z ride springs and make it better.

 

[Jimbo166]

what are those and where can you get them. I have to apologize im used to newer independant front suspension lifts so i dont know all the terminology yet but im trying to learn.

 

[Swims350]

tuff country makes e-z ride springs in their kits, not sure how big they go up to tho, and then the soffride is either skyjacker or superlift.

 

[nvrenuf]

was wanting to do a different set up for a lift to try and smooth it out a bit is there any good 12" lift kits anywhere,or even a ten?

Your options are....

Door #1
Superlift and Skyjacker are the only companies that make 10" or 12" lifts.

Door #2
You could gather parts piece by piece and do a 52" front spring swap but lots of folks say this set up is so soft it gives poor road manners (lots of sway, sloppy / boaty). Also this set up requires converting to crossover steering and, if wheeling hard, a long travel front driveshaft.

Door #3
Custom built lift springs from a company like Deaver Spring, etc.

 

[shaun86chevy]

Heres mine 78 k20 Dana 44 14bff. 4 inch lift 37x12.50x16.5 Goodyear mt hummer.

 

[Driver4r]

Anyone have a 6" lift on 35"s on a LWB

 

[nvrenuf]

Anyone have a 6" lift on 35"s on a LWB

Here's my old daily driver - '91 V3500 w/ 6" Rough Country & 35" BFG's on 12" wide Weld's.

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[fallguy]

fenders?

Heres mine 78 k20 Dana 44 14bff. 4 inch lift 37x12.50x16.5 Goodyear mt hummer.

I like the combo. I was hoping to do a 4" suspension lift with 36" tires, but no one makes a AT tire in 36" (gota worry about ice and snow here). So i guess I'll have to get 37's, but will they rub with a 4" lift?