Who makes a good 6" lift - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BLAZERMAN · 08-17-2002, 12:55 AM

Just bought a set of goodyear 37x12.50x16.5 mt/s [millitary hummer tires] and am going to have to ditch the 4" rough country lift I was about to install in favor of a 6" lift.

More than likely going to have to go with a little body lift to.

**68SWB4x4** · 08-17-2002, 01:23 AM

skyjacker, superlift, bds, tuff country

Pont · 08-17-2002, 01:26 AM

I'm really happy with my 8" Skyjacker SoftRide front springs. I've heard people say good things about Superlift as well but I have not ran their stuff. Lots to choose from out there.......ProComp, Rancho, Tough Country, Trailmaster, etc.

Let us know which way you go and how you like it.

**MJN** · 08-18-2002, 10:01 PM

I just bought a set of the 36" hummer tires (R/T II) for my truck and have a 6" installed. I would say go with a Skyjacker or a Superlift as they have been rated the best for '67-72 and '73-87 trucks.

>X< · 08-22-2002, 08:26 PM

my friend has a 6 inch skyjacker with blocks and a 3 inch body on his 96 z71 and i have seen go through hell, i never thought the blocks would hold up to jumping, he rags teh hell out of it (daddy bought it) and its held up fine

diehardrider · 08-23-2002, 02:33 PM

allot of hardcore wheeler swear buy the tuffcountries

Wabash · 08-26-2002, 10:44 PM

DO NOT buy BDS
thats what i have on my blazer and it rides like a damn tank.
i had someone come up and tell me when i hit a little dip in the road where i live my front tires come off the ground

i am also looking for something softer riding

sakohntr · 08-31-2002, 10:26 PM

Skyjacker is great but make sure you get the softride. Be ready to spend some bucks as well. They do make the front and rear leaf kit now with NO BLOCKS! Are you sure you cant get them to fit under your 4 inch lift. I have 35's on my 6 inch lift and have lots of space left, would never hit. good luck

BLAZERMAN · 09-01-2002, 09:11 PM

If I decide to go to a 6" lift it will probably be skyjacker, I put one on the blazer several months ago and it seems to give a really good ride.
I think I"ll try a 4" first since I have a brand new tuff country and rough country just laying around.
I might go with a 1" zero rate on the front and that along with the dana 60 should give me 6 inch's of lift. Just not sure how much tie rod clearance I'll have with the avalanche high steer arms.

buckshot · 09-01-2002, 11:32 PM

BLAZERMAN,what lift kits do you have laying around?are any of them for sale?just thought i'd ask.
thanks,buckshot

BLAZERMAN · 09-02-2002, 01:26 AM

Buckshot, not sure which one I am going to use yet but when I do I"ll let you know.

buckshot · 09-02-2002, 12:10 PM

BLAZERMAN,thanks i appreciate it.also,i'm in no hurry-i've been without a lift kit this long i can wait a while longer.thanks,buckshot

**68SWB4x4** · 09-02-2002, 01:45 PM

if buckshot decides not to im intrested

08-17-2002, 12:55 AM	#1
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Who makes a good 6" lift Just bought a set of goodyear 37x12.50x16.5 mt/s [millitary hummer tires] and am going to have to ditch the 4" rough country lift I was about to install in favor of a 6" lift. More than likely going to have to go with a little body lift to. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

08-17-2002, 01:23 AM	#2
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	skyjacker, superlift, bds, tuff country __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

08-17-2002, 01:26 AM	#3
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	I'm really happy with my 8" Skyjacker SoftRide front springs. I've heard people say good things about Superlift as well but I have not ran their stuff. Lots to choose from out there.......ProComp, Rancho, Tough Country, Trailmaster, etc. Let us know which way you go and how you like it. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

08-22-2002, 08:26 PM	#5
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	my friend has a 6 inch skyjacker with blocks and a 3 inch body on his 96 z71 and i have seen go through hell, i never thought the blocks would hold up to jumping, he rags teh hell out of it (daddy bought it) and its held up fine __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

08-26-2002, 10:44 PM	#7
Wabash Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 534	DO NOT buy BDS thats what i have on my blazer and it rides like a damn tank. i had someone come up and tell me when i hit a little dip in the road where i live my front tires come off the ground i am also looking for something softer riding __________________ 1972 C/10 LWB 1972 K/5 Blazer

08-18-2002, 10:01 PM	#4
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,961	I just bought a set of the 36" hummer tires (R/T II) for my truck and have a 6" installed. I would say go with a Skyjacker or a Superlift as they have been rated the best for '67-72 and '73-87 trucks.

08-23-2002, 02:33 PM	#6
diehardrider KEEP IT PINNED Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hanford ,CA Posts: 111	allot of hardcore wheeler swear buy the tuffcountries

08-31-2002, 10:26 PM	#8
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	Blazerman Skyjacker is great but make sure you get the softride. Be ready to spend some bucks as well. They do make the front and rear leaf kit now with NO BLOCKS! Are you sure you cant get them to fit under your 4 inch lift. I have 35's on my 6 inch lift and have lots of space left, would never hit. good luck __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

09-01-2002, 09:11 PM	#9
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	If I decide to go to a 6" lift it will probably be skyjacker, I put one on the blazer several months ago and it seems to give a really good ride. I think I"ll try a 4" first since I have a brand new tuff country and rough country just laying around. I might go with a 1" zero rate on the front and that along with the dana 60 should give me 6 inch's of lift. Just not sure how much tie rod clearance I'll have with the avalanche high steer arms. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

09-01-2002, 11:32 PM	#10
buckshot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: alabama Posts: 156	BLAZERMAN,what lift kits do you have laying around?are any of them for sale?just thought i'd ask. thanks,buckshot

09-02-2002, 01:26 AM	#11
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Buckshot, not sure which one I am going to use yet but when I do I"ll let you know. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

09-02-2002, 12:10 PM	#12
buckshot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: alabama Posts: 156	Thanks BLAZERMAN,thanks i appreciate it.also,i'm in no hurry-i've been without a lift kit this long i can wait a while longer.thanks,buckshot

09-02-2002, 01:45 PM	#13
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	if buckshot decides not to im intrested __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE



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