4 Inch or 6 Inch? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tito1019 · 09-11-2003, 09:32 AM

I can't decide if I want 4 or 6 inch lift on my 72 jimmy Any advice?

3wbdriver · 09-11-2003, 10:26 AM

If you plan to run anything taller than a 35" tire, I'd go with the 6". I bought mine with a 4" installed, and 36/14.5's, and the previous owner had cut the front corner out of all 4 fenders to get clearance. I have 35/12.5's on it now, and I'm still concerned about clearance, with any suspension flex, after I restore the fenders to stock.

1970blazin · 09-11-2003, 10:54 AM

I am partial to the 4" I think that a 6" is just a little to much. But it is your choice, and depends on what you are going for. If you want big tires go with the 6". I think it will look good either way..you almost can't make these things look bad!

2wdBlazer · 09-11-2003, 11:36 AM

I say 9 inch with 38x15.50's !!!

bouncytruck · 09-11-2003, 11:47 AM

I depends on the tires. My first blazer had a 4" with 35's. The '69 I have now has a 6" with 35's. If your going to wheel it at all, with 35's you should probably run a 6". 4" should give you enough clearance for 33's. Keep in mind, if you run wider tires (like 35x14.5's) you may need more lift. I'd be leary of running anything over 36's if your still running the stock 1/2 gear - you'll be more prone to breaks, especially if you wheel it - (although I'd love to have 9" of lift and 38's!). It can be done though! There is actually a Jimmy in my neighborhood with 39.5's on 6" of lift. He says the suspension is so stiff, the tires are the only thing that absorb the bumps.

smokekiki · 09-11-2003, 11:59 AM

I have a 4" with 35's,but it is not for off-road use.Any flexing and the tires grab the fender.I have a tuff country ez-ride lift,front and rear springs.It rides pretty good.Better than when stock.

HatGuy · 09-11-2003, 01:34 PM

I could go for the "ez-ride" part maybe then I could
get my wife to ride in my 72'

**MJN** · 09-11-2003, 01:43 PM

My Blazer currently has a four inch and 35's on it and I like it a lot. My dad has a six inch on his pickup and I also have a six on my pickup, only to clear the tires though. We went with the four icnh on the blazer so it would be so tall to get in and with the short wheel base it isn't as top heavy as when it had the ten inch on it. So it's basically up to you and what you think is the best looking and the most functional for you.

smokekiki · 09-11-2003, 02:10 PM

The blazer is my Wife's.

71Blazer · 09-11-2003, 07:31 PM

I like these two... 6" lift w/ 35" tires?

bouncytruck · 09-11-2003, 07:46 PM

The bottom one might be 8" of lift, but I can't tell exactly. Here is mine with 6" on 35's.

Tito1019 · 09-13-2003, 01:24 AM

Wow, thanks for the advice and pictures guys, I think seeing those is what sold me...im going with the six inch running 35s
I'll send out pics when i'm done, thanks again

09-11-2003, 09:32 AM	#1
Tito1019 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Logan Utah Posts: 70	4 Inch or 6 Inch? I can't decide if I want 4 or 6 inch lift on my 72 jimmy Any advice? __________________ 72 GMC JIMMY 67 GTO Post 99 Audi A6 (Wifes car)

09-11-2003, 10:26 AM	#2
3wbdriver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: West Central Louisiana Posts: 82	If you plan to run anything taller than a 35" tire, I'd go with the 6". I bought mine with a 4" installed, and 36/14.5's, and the previous owner had cut the front corner out of all 4 fenders to get clearance. I have 35/12.5's on it now, and I'm still concerned about clearance, with any suspension flex, after I restore the fenders to stock. __________________ '72 Blazer, 4WD, 350/4 spd. Affectionately known as "Da Beast" '04 Silverado (new daily driver) '00 Intrepid (wife's ride) It's a BLAZER dude! No options, no emblems, no a/c, no fancy shmancy. It's a BLAZER....

09-11-2003, 10:54 AM	#3
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	I am partial to the 4" I think that a 6" is just a little to much. But it is your choice, and depends on what you are going for. If you want big tires go with the 6". I think it will look good either way..you almost can't make these things look bad! __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

09-11-2003, 11:36 AM	#4
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	I say 9 inch with 38x15.50's !!! __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

09-11-2003, 11:47 AM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I depends on the tires. My first blazer had a 4" with 35's. The '69 I have now has a 6" with 35's. If your going to wheel it at all, with 35's you should probably run a 6". 4" should give you enough clearance for 33's. Keep in mind, if you run wider tires (like 35x14.5's) you may need more lift. I'd be leary of running anything over 36's if your still running the stock 1/2 gear - you'll be more prone to breaks, especially if you wheel it - (although I'd love to have 9" of lift and 38's!). It can be done though! There is actually a Jimmy in my neighborhood with 39.5's on 6" of lift. He says the suspension is so stiff, the tires are the only thing that absorb the bumps. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-11-2003, 11:59 AM	#6
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I have a 4" with 35's,but it is not for off-road use.Any flexing and the tires grab the fender.I have a tuff country ez-ride lift,front and rear springs.It rides pretty good.Better than when stock. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

09-11-2003, 01:34 PM	#7
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	I could go for the "ez-ride" part maybe then I could get my wife to ride in my 72' Attached Images __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

09-11-2003, 01:43 PM	#8
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,051	My Blazer currently has a four inch and 35's on it and I like it a lot. My dad has a six inch on his pickup and I also have a six on my pickup, only to clear the tires though. We went with the four icnh on the blazer so it would be so tall to get in and with the short wheel base it isn't as top heavy as when it had the ten inch on it. So it's basically up to you and what you think is the best looking and the most functional for you. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

09-11-2003, 02:10 PM	#9
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	The blazer is my Wife's. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

09-11-2003, 07:31 PM	#10
71Blazer Goodbye Darlin' Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Coupeville, WA USA Posts: 330	I like these two... 6" lift w/ 35" tires? __________________ 1971 Blazer CST SOLD!

09-11-2003, 07:46 PM	#11
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	The bottom one might be 8" of lift, but I can't tell exactly. Here is mine with 6" on 35's. Attached Images __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-13-2003, 01:24 AM	#12
Tito1019 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Logan Utah Posts: 70	Wow, thanks for the advice and pictures guys, I think seeing those is what sold me...im going with the six inch running 35s I'll send out pics when i'm done, thanks again __________________ 72 GMC JIMMY 67 GTO Post 99 Audi A6 (Wifes car)

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