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76vandura · 07-20-2003, 12:55 AM

What is the optimal lift for 35's? I would like to stick with BF Goodrich tires, and that is their biggest size. I have a 1/2 ton with a 6 inch suspension lift right now and have 36's on it. They are too wide for my needs and are worn out. I am thinking of putting a smaller lift on the truck. Any suggestions?

Jonboy · 07-20-2003, 09:08 AM

I always used a 4" lift with 35's. I like the look of the tires tucked up into the body. I did have a 6' on a 75 Blazer with 35's, and it looked good too. I usualy use the BFG all terrain 35x12.50's on these. The 6" lift will need a lot more parts to make it right (such as dropped pitman arm, extended brake lines, transfer case drop, etc.). If your 6' lift is already in, and is right, I would say use it. Of course, the lift you need depends a lot on what you plan to do with the truck. If you need a lot of suspension travel, the 6" is the way to go.

76vandura · 07-20-2003, 10:49 AM

I will mainly use my truck for everyday driving. I don't like the stock look, so a lift would be great for weekend fun as well. The 6" is already on the truck. It doesn't have extended brake lines, or transfer case drop. It does have the dropped pitman arm though.

**JIMs70GMC** · 07-27-2003, 09:08 PM

4" would be enough. The BFG 35s are a lillte less than 35". I had their Mud terrains w/ 4" on a 85 K5 with no clearance problems I used a raised steering arm for the steering I have a dropped pitman arm now w/ 2" lift on my K25, works also.

Clemsonbloz · 07-27-2003, 09:52 PM

I put a 6 inch lift on my 1979 short bed K-15, and it really sits off of the tires.. Knowing what I know now, I would of gotten some bigger boggers(35's) or a 4 inch lift kit..

Had to extend the brake lines, and put the arm on my drivers side knuckle...

07-20-2003, 12:55 AM	#1
76vandura Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cambridge, OH Posts: 64	What is optimal lift for 35" tires? 1/2 ton What is the optimal lift for 35's? I would like to stick with BF Goodrich tires, and that is their biggest size. I have a 1/2 ton with a 6 inch suspension lift right now and have 36's on it. They are too wide for my needs and are worn out. I am thinking of putting a smaller lift on the truck. Any suggestions? __________________ 76 Gmc Vandura Custom, RIP 82 K30 4x4 6" Lift, Built 350, many mods 84 cutlass 350 chevy out of my vandura

07-20-2003, 09:08 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	I always used a 4" lift with 35's. I like the look of the tires tucked up into the body. I did have a 6' on a 75 Blazer with 35's, and it looked good too. I usualy use the BFG all terrain 35x12.50's on these. The 6" lift will need a lot more parts to make it right (such as dropped pitman arm, extended brake lines, transfer case drop, etc.). If your 6' lift is already in, and is right, I would say use it. Of course, the lift you need depends a lot on what you plan to do with the truck. If you need a lot of suspension travel, the 6" is the way to go. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-20-2003, 10:49 AM	#3
76vandura Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cambridge, OH Posts: 64	I will mainly use my truck for everyday driving. I don't like the stock look, so a lift would be great for weekend fun as well. The 6" is already on the truck. It doesn't have extended brake lines, or transfer case drop. It does have the dropped pitman arm though. __________________ 76 Gmc Vandura Custom, RIP 82 K30 4x4 6" Lift, Built 350, many mods 84 cutlass 350 chevy out of my vandura

07-27-2003, 09:08 PM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	4" would be enough. The BFG 35s are a lillte less than 35". I had their Mud terrains w/ 4" on a 85 K5 with no clearance problems I used a raised steering arm for the steering I have a dropped pitman arm now w/ 2" lift on my K25, works also. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

07-27-2003, 09:52 PM	#5
Clemsonbloz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 7	I put a 6 inch lift on my 1979 short bed K-15, and it really sits off of the tires.. Knowing what I know now, I would of gotten some bigger boggers(35's) or a 4 inch lift kit.. Had to extend the brake lines, and put the arm on my drivers side knuckle...



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