lift idea

[Driver4r]

Does anyone know of or run a 4" lift on 32"s or similare.

 

[smurph20]

Shouldnt need a lift to run 32's unless your front is sagging more then normal.

 

[Driver4r]

not to clear them, but my 32's are brand new. and i know of a 4" lift kit locally. And if i install it, i want to know what it will look like. I dont want to have to change tires quite yet. i want to run my 32's bald first.

 

[8T6K5]

So you want a lift that fits the 32's now and allow you to go bigger when they wear out?

 

[89Suburban]

Did you happen to check out our sticky in this forum?

http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2494

 

[8T6K5]

So you want a lift that fits the 32's now and allow you to go bigger when they wear out?

8t6k5- yes

What size tire would you like to go up to?

 

[Driver4r]

What size tire would you like to go up to?

not exactly sure yet, i love doing pretty long burnouts right now, so as close to 32 as posible with still spinning up easy.

 

[8T6K5]

Im sure there are several people in here who may have other thoughts/suggestions here's mine:

If the 32's are "stuffed" in there, then you may be best with a 2" lift (should allow a 33" maybe 35", if you want to stuff it in there).

If not you might be able to get awat with a simple 1" block.

Your choice. Personally I like the ORD stuff, there are others who make slightly different versions (not necessarily better or worse). You might want to start with the zero rate blocks/leaves. Good thing about them is that if you later decide you want springs you can take them out or leave them in and essentially add 1" to your spring size.

Not too familiar with your truck, but my guess once you go higher than 2" you may need to address other issues like drive line angles and steering geometry.

Zero rate leaves 1"

Any brand 2" springs

Zero rate leaves and 2" springs = 3"

It doesnt sound to me like you want to go biger than a 33" tire.

Id start with the leaves.

 

[Driver4r]

which is better for lifting trucks?
Right now i have a (telescopic) driveshaft on the rear
or a solid tube?

 

[Cowboy Cadillac]

I wouldn't go with a 4" lift unless your going to go to a 35" tire. Your tires will look too small for the truck. I was running a 3" body lift and my tires(32") looked too small but 35's look just right.
You should be fine with your driveshafts with up to a 4" lift, but you may have binding issues if you don't use pinion shims.

 

[bucket]

I wouldn't go with a 4" lift unless your going to go to a 35" tire. Your tires will look too small for the truck. I was running a 3" body lift and my tires(32") looked too small but 35's look just right.
You should be fine with your driveshafts with up to a 4" lift, but you may have binding issues if you don't use pinion shims.

I don't completely agree. I think a 4 inch lift with 33's gives it a nice stance and gives the truck a "heavy duty" look. However, I run the combo for reasons other than looks. You get a tire size large enough to be capable off road but still be extremely street friendly, plus the 4 inch lift provides plenty of suspension travel and much improved underbelly clearance.

 

[crazy4offroad]

Think of it this way, if you go from say stock tire size (29") to 33" tire and 2" bodylift the tire is 4" taller but you're only gaining 2" of clearance on the pumpkin and t-case crossmember. You gain nothing but tire clearance with bodylifts. If you combine a 33" tire with a 4" suspension lift, and forget the bodylift, you gain your 2" clearance at the pumpkin but gain 6" at the t-case crossmember. I ran 4" lift & 33s for YEARS and it worked quite well, on street and offroad. Choose a decent kit, good shocks, and make sure your front springs' rear eyes aren't hitting the frame and it will ride nice.

 

[Driver4r]

Crazy i like the new pic.

 

[crazy4offroad]

Thanks!

 

[Swims350]

you can still do good burnouts if you change rear end gears, even if you go with 35's or something.

IMO 33's on a 4 inch is too small.

I'd do it but then get 35's when they go bald.