44s on a 79 Blazer

[RIDDLA]

Im looking to buy some 44inch tires for my blazer. Has anyoner done this that can help me out with infomation? The blazer is a 79 with a 400 engine 350 tranmision and i think a np203 transfer case twelve bolt rear and ten bolt corp front. Ill use it for camping and some wheeling like rivers mud and hills? What lift kit do i need? Can i run the same axles or can i do th 14 bolt rear what about the front? Thank you for any info you can help me out with Los

[babyJay]

This is 38's on a four inch lift, and it was too much, and the fronts rubbed. Went back to 33's and saving for Bushwacker flares and TSL 37's. I would say you will need at least an 8 if not 12 inch lift.

[RIDDLA]

That is a good lookin truck i was think that to 8 or 12 inch lift is what im gonna need 8 with trimming

[babyJay]

Originally Posted by RIDDLA

That is a good lookin truck i was think that to 8 or 12 inch lift is what im gonna need 8 with trimming

Thank you! A 12 Inch lift kit costs more than I paid for the body on the above truck.

[RIDDLA]

i know it funny how we get the deals on trucks then end up putting parts that cost more than the truck i

[babyJay]

Originally Posted by RIDDLA

i know it funny how we get the deals on trucks then end up putting parts that cost more than the truck i

That is the absolute truth, but we're keeping the planet "green" by keeping them out of the landfills.

[RIDDLA]

alot of what i pick up should go there but you cant let history go that easy lol

[amullis]

Just to give you something else to think about. I have a 1987 3/4 ton Suburban with an 8" Superlift kit on it and 36x15.50's on a 12" wide rim and they will scrub on the front corner of the front fenders when I am turning really sharp. I know that my Sub weighs a good bit more than your Blazer though. I do know that the narrower the wheel and tire you go with the less lift and trimming you will need to do. I would try a set of 42" TSL's on a 10" wide rim. The 42's are a little bit narrower and I think that they look great!

[tbear99]

WHEN DOING a lift i always like lifting the body also.For cleaning purposes a quick small lift don't need nothing but your mounts and adjust everything else

[thinair]

12 suspension and 3 body to clear your 44's.And if you are wheelin it they will still rub......IF you are going to wheel it.......throw your half ton stuff away.If you get it to move,that stuff will break.Go with atleast the 3/4 ton 14 bolt-FULL float-and a 44 or 10 bolt in the front with atleast 4.10s.........I ran 5.13s with my 42s............

[RIDDLA]

well thank you all for your information think im gonna rethink this since i still wanna do camping trips maybe 40s or 39s i got get that thing going projects!