72 jimmy with 35 on 2” lift?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gmc1971harwich · 10-08-2017, 07:48 PM

Hey guys I live in the great state of Massachusetts (yuck) and next year I can only run a 2” lift on my 72 jimmy. I would like to keep my 35” tires and 16.5 x 12.5 wheels can it be done? Anybody have pics with this setup?

**lks dcvn** · 10-08-2017, 08:50 PM

You may be limited with a 2" lift -

This is for 67-72 trucks / blazers based on my personal and collected info from other members.

33's require no lift on 8 inch and sometimes 10 inch wheels. (depends on backspacing for the wider wheels. 4 is best for wheeling.

35's require a minimum of 4 inches (show queen). 6 is best for wheeling.

36's require a minimum of 4 inches (show queen). 6 is best for wheeling.

37's require a minimum of 6 inches (show queen). 8 is best for wheeling.

38's require a minimum of 8 inches (show queen). 10-12 is best for wheeling.

40's require a minimum of 10 inches (show queen). 12+ is best for wheeling.

chime in if you run something larger.

All info is based on actual measured sizes OD, not stamped sizes. IE 40 inch hawgs are really closer to 38's and 38.5 hawgs are really closer to 36's. Parnelli Jones 38's are actually 38.2. I think you get the idea.

Stock fenders with no trimming also.

Taken from this post in 2005 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=182417

**special-K** · 10-08-2017, 10:59 PM

I would move to America. What kind of ridiculous law has MA passed now? 2" lift with 35/12.50s on 8" wheels will not work well at all. Tires will rub. I bought a truck with this combo and had to go to 33s right away. What reference do they have to distinguish a 2" lift from a 4" anyway?

**DeadheadNM** · 10-08-2017, 11:20 PM

Lol! I can relate. In 2010 I bought a 4Runner in MA and looked into a lift: there's a formula the state has to determine what is legal. I was not surprised but pi$$ed (also had to leave guns in NM when I moved there but thats an aside). IIRC tire size is also limited to a small percentage of OEM (3%?). Anyway, IMO a 2" lift looks good (or even 0"lift) with 33" tires.

And in Arlington you cant pump your own gas...

gmc1971harwich · 10-09-2017, 11:59 AM

SPEcial k I was wondering that myself how do they know what the factory ride height is for every vehicle lol🤔

**jaros44sr** · 10-09-2017, 12:04 PM

I think, they just measure headlight height at time of state inspection

10-08-2017, 07:48 PM	#1
gmc1971harwich Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cape cod, ma. Posts: 394	72 jimmy with 35 on 2” lift?? Hey guys I live in the great state of Massachusetts (yuck) and next year I can only run a 2” lift on my 72 jimmy. I would like to keep my 35” tires and 16.5 x 12.5 wheels can it be done? Anybody have pics with this setup?

10-08-2017, 08:50 PM	#2
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,352	Re: 72 jimmy with 35 on 2” lift?? You may be limited with a 2" lift - This is for 67-72 trucks / blazers based on my personal and collected info from other members. 33's require no lift on 8 inch and sometimes 10 inch wheels. (depends on backspacing for the wider wheels. 4 is best for wheeling. 35's require a minimum of 4 inches (show queen). 6 is best for wheeling. 36's require a minimum of 4 inches (show queen). 6 is best for wheeling. 37's require a minimum of 6 inches (show queen). 8 is best for wheeling. 38's require a minimum of 8 inches (show queen). 10-12 is best for wheeling. 40's require a minimum of 10 inches (show queen). 12+ is best for wheeling. chime in if you run something larger. All info is based on actual measured sizes OD, not stamped sizes. IE 40 inch hawgs are really closer to 38's and 38.5 hawgs are really closer to 36's. Parnelli Jones 38's are actually 38.2. I think you get the idea. Stock fenders with no trimming also. Taken from this post in 2005 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=182417

10-08-2017, 10:59 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 72 jimmy with 35 on 2” lift?? I would move to America. What kind of ridiculous law has MA passed now? 2" lift with 35/12.50s on 8" wheels will not work well at all. Tires will rub. I bought a truck with this combo and had to go to 33s right away. What reference do they have to distinguish a 2" lift from a 4" anyway? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-08-2017, 11:20 PM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,481	Re: 72 jimmy with 35 on 2” lift?? Lol! I can relate. In 2010 I bought a 4Runner in MA and looked into a lift: there's a formula the state has to determine what is legal. I was not surprised but pi$$ed (also had to leave guns in NM when I moved there but thats an aside). IIRC tire size is also limited to a small percentage of OEM (3%?). Anyway, IMO a 2" lift looks good (or even 0"lift) with 33" tires. And in Arlington you cant pump your own gas... __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 10-08-2017 at 11:24 PM. Reason: Added...

10-09-2017, 11:59 AM	#5
gmc1971harwich Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cape cod, ma. Posts: 394	Re: 72 jimmy with 35 on 2” lift?? SPEcial k I was wondering that myself how do they know what the factory ride height is for every vehicle lol🤔

10-09-2017, 12:04 PM	#6
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,843	Re: 72 jimmy with 35 on 2” lift?? I think, they just measure headlight height at time of state inspection __________________ 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



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