Blazer total height with 4" lift and 33" tires?

[awelle01]

I am currently working on a 70 4wd blazer project and doing a frame off restoration. Bought the vehicle from a shop, while they are starting body work, i took the chassis to mock up with ls/4l60e and then get everything powder coated.

My dilemma is i am not sure what lift it currently has, but would like to go with a 4" suspension lift with 33" tires, but am limited to my 7ft garage. I have done some searching here and found some evidence that it will barely clear as well as calculations based off spec'd stock height and tires.

I know there is probably variation between suspension brands, but I am asking for help if any members have this setup, could do a quick height measurement to the top of the hard top!? I would appreciate it greatly so i can feel confident ordering the correct lift. Thanks, Aaron

[psuedopimp]

Mine measures 6'8". It is 4" rough county lift suspension lift and 33" tires

[awelle01]

Originally Posted by psuedopimp

Mine measures 6'8". It is 4" rough county lift suspension lift and 33" tires

Great, thx!

How do you like the rough country? I have read mixed reviews. Price is definitely better

[psuedopimp]

I think the ride could be better. I'm by no means a guru on suspensions but the price was right, and I think you would have to spend a lot more to increase the ride quality to a point that it was noticeably better.

[awelle01]

Anyone else lend a hand? Could use a couple more measurements on other to increase my confidence level!!

[hemi43]

I just measured mine. It's a 70 also with 12.5X33", Softopper and no lift. It's 6 foot 4" (74")

[jaros44sr]

My opening in the workshop is 76 1/2" 4" lift with 31" tires. truck goes out and in

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[bluek5]

Originally Posted by hemi43

I just measured mine. It's a 70 also with 12.5X33", Softopper and no lift. It's 6 foot 4" (74")

Wouldn't 74" be 6' 2" ?

[tjsblazer]

Originally Posted by bluek5

Wouldn't 74" be 6' 2" ?

Dan was using the "metric" inch up here in Canada.

[DeadheadNM]

I've got a 4" lift and 33's on my green blazer and it clears a 7' door and measures ~79" tall. On day I'll downsize the lift - too tall for my liking and I'm worried my wife will tear off the gb door when she scrambles inside.

[68panelman]

My '70 is also at 79". But,.. I have 35's, 4" front rancho and 3" rear blocks. So feel more confident?, Or more confused?

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by tjsblazer

Dan was using the "metric" inch up here in Canada.

It was either the Canadian beer or my fat fingers ! I meant 6' 2" .

[awelle01]

Yep, thanks everyone, feel pretty confident, going to pull the trigger on the 4" leaf springs...if too tall i guess i can load it up with some sand bags, lol

now just need to decide if i want to save a few bucks and go rough country or shell out more for a softer ride!

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by awelle01

Yep, thanks everyone, feel pretty confident, going to pull the trigger on the 4" leaf springs...if too tall i guess i can load it up with some sand bags, lol

now just need to decide if i want to save a few bucks and go rough country or shell out more for a softer ride!

For what it's worth, I'm so happy I never put a lift kit in mine. Blazers have unique feel to them already, mainly because of the short wheelbase and take a while getting used to. Unless you really need the ground clearance, I wouldn't lift it. IMHO, they don't look right way up in the air and will handle even worse.

[CharlieBrown]

just factor this in...because I did not

4 inch lift is a true 4 inch lift OVER stock height......so if its has sagged a inch or so you may go up more than 4 inches.....

my surburban...I did a 4 inch lift and 35 tall tires.....and didn't factor in for the sag