The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1969 - 1972 Blazers and Jimmys Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-19-2004, 01:04 PM   #1
redz 1970 K5
OBS guy
 
redz 1970 K5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,060
2 or 3" body lift? How much tire with 8-9" lift?

My current dilemmas...

I have to replace all of the body mounts in my truck without question. I found a full Daystar poly kit for $85! Anyone have experience with this kit? I have used Energy Suspension mounts on another truck, but no Daystars...

Since I am replacing body mounts, I am going to chuck in a body lift... I usually stick to 2", but was wondering on 2 or 3 this time. I would like to do all spring, but once I go over 6" in this SWB truck, I know I am asking for it.

I am trying to stuff a 37x12.50R15 Goodyear MTR on a 15x12" MT wheel. I LOVE this setup and look and have had it before on another truck.

So, I am debating on 2"-3" body to ensure clearance of the 37's on top of a 6" spring lift.

thanks!
__________________
88 Suburban
Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear,
Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more
redz 1970 K5 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2004, 09:44 AM   #2
2wdBlazer
The Blazer King
 
2wdBlazer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa)
Posts: 1,213
Quote:
Originally Posted by redz 1970 K5
My current dilemmas...

I have to replace all of the body mounts in my truck without question. I found a full Daystar poly kit for $85! Anyone have experience with this kit? I have used Energy Suspension mounts on another truck, but no Daystars...

Since I am replacing body mounts, I am going to chuck in a body lift... I usually stick to 2", but was wondering on 2 or 3 this time. I would like to do all spring, but once I go over 6" in this SWB truck, I know I am asking for it.

I am trying to stuff a 37x12.50R15 Goodyear MTR on a 15x12" MT wheel. I LOVE this setup and look and have had it before on another truck.

So, I am debating on 2"-3" body to ensure clearance of the 37's on top of a 6" spring lift.

thanks!
I have 6 inch spring and 3 inch body to clear my 38's (actual size is 38.2). Great fit for daily driving but does rub on medium wheeling. I would say this lift combo would be perfect for a true 36-37 tire. Not sure how the MTR's run size wise? I have hread som brand 37's actually measuring a 35.
__________________
72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.
2wdBlazer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2004, 11:26 AM   #3
Burt4x4
Registered User
 
Burt4x4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Modesto, CA
Posts: 1,842
I run a 3"body and 4" front spring & 5 1/2" rear springs with 35" 12.50-15 SSR Swampers. I had to trim the front of the rear fender well. I do alot of twisty/rocky trails so my stuff flexes quite alot. I am not an extream rockcrwler like some of the fullsize rigs I run with but I do follow them and then watchum get stuck on the VW size bolders, then whip out my winch cable to pull them off if they don't make it. I drive around the knarly stuff.
Hope this helps
__________________
1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks
Burt4x4 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:19 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com