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bealaddison · 01-11-2016, 07:38 AM

Hey guys, I have an '87 Suburban with 6in lift and 37" tires. They fit pretty decent, but when flexing they are getting into the fenders. I am trying to decide which way to go to keep them out of the fenders. I have a 3" body lift that I have already purchased. I also have a set of Zero Rates. I have not installed either yet.

I was wondering if I could get a way with just doing the Zero Rates and using them to push the front axle ahead enough to keep them out of the fenders? Or should I just bite the bullet and put the body lift in? Or will I need to do both?

I have no problem with doing either one, so I really don't want to hear a pros and cons debate, just looking for pictures.

If you guys could post up pictures of trucks, blazers, or suburbans with either a body lift, zero rates in front to move the axle ahead, or both it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

slotard · 01-11-2016, 10:23 AM

If I was in your shoes I'd move it forward and trim. 3" is a lot of body lift.

bealaddison · 01-11-2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by slotard

If I was in your shoes I'd move it forward and trim. 3" is a lot of body lift.

I trimmed on my K5 and I hate the way it looks. Trimming will be a last resort. I was hoping for some first hand experiences.
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Front Range · 01-11-2016, 01:17 PM

35" tires.

Section the fender and expand/lengthen the rear half of the wheel well arch. It needs to move a few inches toward the cab.

Body lift - watch your body to chassis connections / linkages and Center Of Gravity

Fender Trim = The lower fender now has a gap between inner & outer skin = rust in the lower fender and front of the rocker over a period of several years.

bealaddison · 01-11-2016, 08:29 PM

I am more looking for pics of each setup. Not really interested in advice or a how to thread. I'd just like to see pics of squarebodies that have either a body lift or the axle moved ahead with a Zero Rate setup.

mcmlxix · 01-12-2016, 01:13 AM

I wouldn't go above 1 inch body lift. 3 inch Body lift is too much and adds stress to the frame when flexing.

http://www.bushwacker.com/fender-fla...product-detail

bealaddison · 06-28-2016, 08:51 PM

Any other pics of Suburbans with body lifts? Or people with experience with moving the axle ahead with Zero-Rates?

01-11-2016, 07:38 AM	#1
bealaddison Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Addison, Maine Posts: 31	Suburban Body Lift?? Hey guys, I have an '87 Suburban with 6in lift and 37" tires. They fit pretty decent, but when flexing they are getting into the fenders. I am trying to decide which way to go to keep them out of the fenders. I have a 3" body lift that I have already purchased. I also have a set of Zero Rates. I have not installed either yet. I was wondering if I could get a way with just doing the Zero Rates and using them to push the front axle ahead enough to keep them out of the fenders? Or should I just bite the bullet and put the body lift in? Or will I need to do both? I have no problem with doing either one, so I really don't want to hear a pros and cons debate, just looking for pictures. If you guys could post up pictures of trucks, blazers, or suburbans with either a body lift, zero rates in front to move the axle ahead, or both it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Attached Images __________________ '87 Chevy V20 Suburban 6in Lift, 37in Toyos/Nittos on 17x9 KMC Diesels 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 6in Lift, 35in Toyos on 20x9 KMC Monsters

01-11-2016, 10:23 AM	#2
slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: Suburban Body Lift?? If I was in your shoes I'd move it forward and trim. 3" is a lot of body lift. __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350

01-11-2016, 01:17 PM	#4
Front Range Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Longmont, Colorado Posts: 252	Re: Suburban Body Lift?? 35" tires. Section the fender and expand/lengthen the rear half of the wheel well arch. It needs to move a few inches toward the cab. Body lift - watch your body to chassis connections / linkages and Center Of Gravity Fender Trim = The lower fender now has a gap between inner & outer skin = rust in the lower fender and front of the rocker over a period of several years. __________________ Folks that throw dirt on you aren't always trying to hurt you, and folks that pull you out of a jam aren't always trying to help you.

01-11-2016, 08:29 PM	#5
bealaddison Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Addison, Maine Posts: 31	Re: Suburban Body Lift?? I am more looking for pics of each setup. Not really interested in advice or a how to thread. I'd just like to see pics of squarebodies that have either a body lift or the axle moved ahead with a Zero Rate setup. __________________ '87 Chevy V20 Suburban 6in Lift, 37in Toyos/Nittos on 17x9 KMC Diesels 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 6in Lift, 35in Toyos on 20x9 KMC Monsters

01-12-2016, 01:13 AM	#6
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Suburban Body Lift?? I wouldn't go above 1 inch body lift. 3 inch Body lift is too much and adds stress to the frame when flexing. http://www.bushwacker.com/fender-fla...product-detail __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

06-28-2016, 08:51 PM	#7
bealaddison Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Addison, Maine Posts: 31	Re: Suburban Body Lift?? Any other pics of Suburbans with body lifts? Or people with experience with moving the axle ahead with Zero-Rates? __________________ '87 Chevy V20 Suburban 6in Lift, 37in Toyos/Nittos on 17x9 KMC Diesels 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 6in Lift, 35in Toyos on 20x9 KMC Monsters



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