Squares since I was in diapers

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VanLewBowtie76

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Whats goin on fellas! New to this forum but Ive been around and loved square bodies since i was in diapers in the early 90s, all my dad ever drove…Heres mine as she sits currently! 1976 K20 4 spd 350 4 barrel! In the near future i am trying to decide between a 4” and a 6” lift with some 35s, perhaps you all can advise on the better choice haha
 

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Welcome!
And beauty truck!

Regarding the lift, there’s plenty of reading here to answer that question.
But the short answer is 4” in front will clear 35s with the right offset and/or trimming, for daily driving, but neg offset wheels get in the way pretty quick at 4”.
6” would clear 35s under most all circumstances and offsets.
And there are several “in between” options including moving the axle forward a bit.

Example, the picture over < there. 4” RC springs holding up a big block and true new 35-12.50s with approximately -25mm offset will NOT clear at full lock. But 0 offset on half wore out 315-75-16 never hit the fenders in daily driving.
 

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VanLewBowtie76

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Welcome!
And beauty truck!

Regarding the lift, there’s plenty of reading here to answer that question.
But the short answer is 4” in front will clear 35s with the right offset and/or trimming, for daily driving, but neg offset wheels get in the way pretty quick at 4”.
6” would clear 35s under most all circumstances and offsets.
And there are several “in between” options including moving the axle forward a bit.

Example, the picture over < there. 4” RC springs holding up a big block and true new 35-12.50s with approximately -25mm offset will NOT clear at full lock. But 0 offset on half wore out 315-75-16 never hit the fenders in daily driving.
I had a feeling the offset may end up being an issue haha, im getting a set of these steel wheels powdercoated white to go with an old school wagon wheel look, i want a more aggressive stance and these wheels are -76mm offset So it looks like i will have to go with a 6 inch lift, which I know will require more mods to do it right but oh well!
 

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VanLewBowtie76

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And thankyou to everyone else for the welcome and all the love for old Reba lol
 

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