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01-12-2007, 05:50 PM | #1 |
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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.
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01-12-2007, 06:10 PM | #2 |
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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 |
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Re: How much lift for 35" tires?
6" lift minimum for any kind of decent wheeling with 35's...period.
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01-12-2007, 06:15 PM | #4 |
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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.
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01-12-2007, 08:05 PM | #5 |
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Re: How much lift for 35" tires?
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.
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01-12-2007, 08:18 PM | #6 |
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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
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01-12-2007, 08:35 PM | #7 |
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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, 08:48 PM | #8 |
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01-12-2007, 09:17 PM | #9 |
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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????
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01-12-2007, 10:00 PM | #10 |
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Re: How much lift for 35" tires?
definantly 6" thats what mine had with 35" bfg M/T's. It worked Perfect!
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01-12-2007, 10:09 PM | #11 |
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01-12-2007, 11:26 PM | #12 |
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01-13-2007, 12:03 AM | #13 |
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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, 08:38 AM | #14 |
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Re: How much lift for 35" tires?
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.
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Your th-350 has a pretty decent first gear, better than a th-400 at least. |
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I guess regearing is in my immediate future, like I don't have enuff todo... Thanks Kurt for the info.
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Well since your doing all that now...time for the 8-luggers. :hj: sorry fun in dirt, any other info we can give ya. |
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01-13-2007, 11:29 AM | #18 |
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Re: How much lift for 35" tires?
If those 35"s are gonna be 14.5" wide, you definitely are going to need 6".
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Thanks fun in the dirt for allowing me to ramble on...
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