How much lift for 35" tires? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fun in dirt · 01-12-2007, 05:50 PM

I recently got a '72 Blazer that has no lift & 33s. From the way everything reads Skyjacker Soft Ride is the way to go. I would like to put 35x14.5 Boggers on it. But would a 4" or 6" work better? I don't want to be bending up the fenders every time I'm turning & going down in a ditch! Show pics of yours if it's got 35s.

*jojotonka* · 01-12-2007, 06:10 PM

Hey man, I'm new to the site and the whole computer world for that matter.. But I have a 72 Jimmy that I put a 6" rough country on last winter.
I put 35x15.5 swampers on first with a 10" rim, those looked to small, lots of wheelwell clearance. So I upgraded to 37x14.5 swampers on a 12" rim, however those rubbed a little on the pass. side had to trim a bit. Well theres my two cents.. Sorry I don't any pics yet... haven't figured that out yet.

vtblazer · 01-12-2007, 06:14 PM

6" lift minimum for any kind of decent wheeling with 35's...period.

desertrat · 01-12-2007, 06:15 PM

The 4'' will work but you might have to work the fenders slightly. The 6" will work with no problem.

RED72blazer · 01-12-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

6" lift minimum for any kind of decent wheeling with 35's...period.

I have a four inch lift and 33's. Before I purchased them we tried a set of 35's, they fit, but they would rub while turning sharp. Definatly a 6" lift is minumum.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-12-2007, 08:18 PM

Agree, Agree, Agree, Agree. I have 35's on 4" front / 6" rear spring lift, I
have no rub issues whatsoever, but .................... Show rig, no wheel'n

fun in dirt · 01-12-2007, 08:35 PM

Thanks for all the input guys! Sounds like 6" is the way to go.
By the way, to the guy that said "hey man", I'm a woman!

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-12-2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fun in dirt

to the guy that said "hey man", I'm a woman!

**jaros44sr** · 01-12-2007, 09:17 PM

Not so much a rub issue, but.... how about coming off the line with 3.73 gears and a 350/350 ???? 33's or 35's????

badchev69 · 01-12-2007, 10:00 PM

definantly 6" thats what mine had with 35" bfg M/T's. It worked Perfect!

vtblazer · 01-12-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

your so predictable

desertrat · 01-12-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44

Not so much a rub issue, but.... how about coming off the line with 3.73 gears and a 350/350 ???? 33's or 35's????

Are you drag racing you'rs? Towing with it? Just curious.

*jojotonka* · 01-13-2007, 12:03 AM

Hey woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry about the "man" thing, I didn't read the profile.

Sounds like everyone agrees on a 6"..

Sorry again..

**jaros44sr** · 01-13-2007, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by desertrat

Are you drag racing you'rs? Towing with it? Just curious.

Sorry, just an old term used from my street racing days.
I will be running in sand, trails and towing. My boys and girl bought me 35's for Christmas and I think they will be to much for it. It could be a dog when I give it gas, and I don't want to regear it (4:10) Thanks for your suggestions, and sorry for the hijack, just thought it might fit in with this thread. J.

vtblazer · 01-13-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44

Sorry, just an old term used from my street racing days.
I will be running in sand, trails and towing. My boys and girl bought me 35's for Christmas and I think they will be to much for it. It could be a dog when I give it gas, and I don't want to regear it (4:10) Thanks for your suggestions, and sorry for the hijack, just thought it might fit in with this thread. J.

I won't be 'optimum' but you could work with it seeing you already have the 35's.

Your th-350 has a pretty decent first gear, better than a th-400 at least.

**jaros44sr** · 01-13-2007, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

I won't be 'optimum' but you could work with it seeing you already have the 35's.

Your th-350 has a pretty decent first gear, better than a th-400 at least.

Ah, now you bring up the other prob. Just bought a th400 and now it sounds like it is going to get 'worse.

I guess regearing is in my immediate future, like I don't have enuff todo... Thanks Kurt for the info.

vtblazer · 01-13-2007, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44

Ah, now you bring up the other prob. Just bought a th400 and now it sounds like it is going to get 'worse.

I guess regearing is in my immediate future, like I don't have enuff todo... Thanks Kurt for the info.

4:10's are very common in our trucks, why not find some and swap out the entire she-bang?

Well since your doing all that now...time for the 8-luggers.

:hj: sorry fun in dirt, any other info we can give ya.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-13-2007, 11:29 AM

If those 35"s are gonna be 14.5" wide, you definitely are going to need 6".

**jaros44sr** · 01-13-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

4:10's are very common in our trucks, why not find some and swap out the entire she-bang?

Well since your doing all that now...time for the 8-luggers.

:hj: sorry fun in dirt, any other info we can give ya.

If I do 8 lugs I lose my ralleye wheels, alright 33's in the dirt w/4" lift. Mall cruising 35's, all show and no go!!!
Thanks fun in the dirt for allowing me to ramble on...

01-12-2007, 05:50 PM	#1
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	How much lift for 35" tires? I recently got a '72 Blazer that has no lift & 33s. From the way everything reads Skyjacker Soft Ride is the way to go. I would like to put 35x14.5 Boggers on it. But would a 4" or 6" work better? I don't want to be bending up the fenders every time I'm turning & going down in a ditch! Show pics of yours if it's got 35s.

01-12-2007, 06:10 PM	#2
jojotonka Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lennon, michigan Posts: 162	Re: How much lift for 35" tires? Hey man, I'm new to the site and the whole computer world for that matter.. But I have a 72 Jimmy that I put a 6" rough country on last winter. I put 35x15.5 swampers on first with a 10" rim, those looked to small, lots of wheelwell clearance. So I upgraded to 37x14.5 swampers on a 12" rim, however those rubbed a little on the pass. side had to trim a bit. Well theres my two cents.. Sorry I don't any pics yet... haven't figured that out yet.

01-12-2007, 06:14 PM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: How much lift for 35" tires? 6" lift minimum for any kind of decent wheeling with 35's...period.

01-12-2007, 06:15 PM	#4
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: How much lift for 35" tires? The 4'' will work but you might have to work the fenders slightly. The 6" will work with no problem.

01-12-2007, 08:18 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: How much lift for 35" tires? Agree, Agree, Agree, Agree. I have 35's on 4" front / 6" rear spring lift, I have no rub issues whatsoever, but .................... Show rig, no wheel'n __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-12-2007, 08:35 PM	#7
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: How much lift for 35" tires? Thanks for all the input guys! Sounds like 6" is the way to go. By the way, to the guy that said "hey man", I'm a woman!

01-12-2007, 09:17 PM	#9
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: How much lift for 35" tires? Not so much a rub issue, but.... how about coming off the line with 3.73 gears and a 350/350 ???? 33's or 35's???? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-12-2007, 10:00 PM	#10
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: How much lift for 35" tires? definantly 6" thats what mine had with 35" bfg M/T's. It worked Perfect! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

01-13-2007, 12:03 AM	#13
jojotonka Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lennon, michigan Posts: 162	Re: How much lift for 35" tires? Hey woman!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry about the "man" thing, I didn't read the profile. Sounds like everyone agrees on a 6".. Sorry again..

01-13-2007, 11:29 AM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: How much lift for 35" tires? If those 35"s are gonna be 14.5" wide, you definitely are going to need 6". __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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