Stock height or small lift 4x4s tire size and lift - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

81square · 01-16-2017, 05:14 PM

I have a 1981 stock longbed with negative front springs, is that normal or are they just extremely worn? I would like to put 33x12.50x15 tires on it with little to no lift, I'm going for the beefy, but stock look. Let me see some picks of your trucks and give info about lift and tire size! and brand of lift and how it rides please. Pic of my truck below

Jaysonb · 01-16-2017, 06:41 PM

My 80 k10 Has 33/12.5/15s on it. I have a 2" rough country lift on it, it rides better than it did with old worn out springs, and old worn out shocks on it.

**kwmech** · 01-16-2017, 06:53 PM

33s will not fit on the front with stock negative springs. They will be real tight on the rear also. 31s will fit on the front----barely. You could put a 3 leaf pack on the front and it will pick it up about 1-1/2-2''. Then you could put a 2'' block on the rear. I'm working through the logistics of this on my 91 suburban at the moment

81square · 01-18-2017, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaysonb

My 80 k10 Has 33/12.5/15s on it. I have a 2" rough country lift on it, it rides better than it did with old worn out springs, and old worn out shocks on it.

Your truck looks great! Thats about exactly what I'm looking for, Does that have blocks in the rear or springs?

Jaysonb · 01-18-2017, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 81square

Your truck looks great! Thats about exactly what I'm looking for, Does that have blocks in the rear or springs?

Thanks man. Yes it has blocks in rear.

81square · 01-21-2017, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaysonb

My 80 k10 Has 33/12.5/15s on it. I have a 2" rough country lift on it, it rides better than it did with old worn out springs, and old worn out shocks on it.

Jayson, when you installed the 2 inch Rough Country lift how much did it actually lift your truck? Was it 2 inches? Or a little more or little less? Thanks

b454rat · 01-16-2017, 07:11 PM

Depends on offset of wheels. Buddy has mid 80s that is all stock and is running 33s on 8" rally's. Its close but fits/clears. Normally at least a 2" lift is enough to clear.

cochino12 · 01-16-2017, 09:35 PM

295 75 16's ~ 33", newer factory k20 springs zero rubbing

81square · 01-23-2017, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

295 75 16's ~ 33", newer factory k20 springs zero rubbing

Nice truck! Whats the actual tire size on those?

daddyjeep · 01-24-2017, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 81square

Nice truck! Whats the actual tire size on those?

Um....It says the actual tire size above the pic.

SCOTI · 01-24-2017, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Um....It says the actual tire size above the pic.

Yep. One can't really provide much more detailed info than what was posted.

NorCalAnthony · 01-24-2017, 04:45 PM

You shouldn't have any issues running 33's without a lift, that's what I ran on my '78 K5. Here's a picture of my current project:

It's an '84 diesel K5 with 275/70R18 tires which are 33.2" according to the manufacturer's website. The truck is otherwise completely stock and I haven't had any signs of rubbing.

81square · 01-18-2017, 05:51 PM

Nice trucks guys!

vht · 01-18-2017, 07:00 PM

Cochino12, if mine were a 3/4 ton, that is the wheels I'd have on it, the rallies and your factory alum wheels you have are the best looking wheels going.

Tom · 01-18-2017, 07:29 PM

I'm a lowered guy, but I feel this guy gets it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r85zDhRpRTU

01-16-2017, 05:14 PM	#1
81square Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Yucca Valley California Posts: 28	Stock height or small lift 4x4s tire size and lift I have a 1981 stock longbed with negative front springs, is that normal or are they just extremely worn? I would like to put 33x12.50x15 tires on it with little to no lift, I'm going for the beefy, but stock look. Let me see some picks of your trucks and give info about lift and tire size! and brand of lift and how it rides please. Pic of my truck below Attached Images

01-16-2017, 06:41 PM	#2
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Stock height or small lift 4x4s tire size and lift My 80 k10 Has 33/12.5/15s on it. I have a 2" rough country lift on it, it rides better than it did with old worn out springs, and old worn out shocks on it. Attached Images __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

01-16-2017, 06:53 PM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,637	Re: Stock height or small lift 4x4s tire size and lift 33s will not fit on the front with stock negative springs. They will be real tight on the rear also. 31s will fit on the front----barely. You could put a 3 leaf pack on the front and it will pick it up about 1-1/2-2''. Then you could put a 2'' block on the rear. I'm working through the logistics of this on my 91 suburban at the moment

01-16-2017, 07:11 PM	#7
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Stock height or small lift 4x4s tire size and lift Depends on offset of wheels. Buddy has mid 80s that is all stock and is running 33s on 8" rally's. Its close but fits/clears. Normally at least a 2" lift is enough to clear. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

01-16-2017, 09:35 PM	#8
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Stock height or small lift 4x4s tire size and lift 295 75 16's ~ 33", newer factory k20 springs zero rubbing __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

01-24-2017, 04:45 PM	#12
NorCalAnthony Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 208	Re: Stock height or small lift 4x4s tire size and lift You shouldn't have any issues running 33's without a lift, that's what I ran on my '78 K5. Here's a picture of my current project: It's an '84 diesel K5 with 275/70R18 tires which are 33.2" according to the manufacturer's website. The truck is otherwise completely stock and I haven't had any signs of rubbing.

01-18-2017, 05:51 PM	#13
81square Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Yucca Valley California Posts: 28	Re: Stock height or small lift 4x4s tire size and lift Nice trucks guys!

01-18-2017, 07:00 PM	#14
vht Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brooksville Ky Posts: 531	Re: Stock height or small lift 4x4s tire size and lift Cochino12, if mine were a 3/4 ton, that is the wheels I'd have on it, the rallies and your factory alum wheels you have are the best looking wheels going.

01-18-2017, 07:29 PM	#15
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Re: Stock height or small lift 4x4s tire size and lift I'm a lowered guy, but I feel this guy gets it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r85zDhRpRTU __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

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