I have an '89 GMC Jimmy Full size. I want to put 36x14.5 swampers on there. What is the best lift to comfortably clear those tires. A lift with a smooth ride, not the rough straight axle lift.
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I honestly know nothing about these year trucks, but I'll offer what I THINK is what everyone will suggest.
6" Lift or better yet 4" Suspension lift and 3" body lift.
I would go with the 4" suspension ans 3" body because it seems like I have heard it was better than a tall 6".
Don't act on my thoughts though there will surely be alot more on this.
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6" Lift or better yet 4" Suspension lift and 3" body lift.
I would go with the 4" suspension ans 3" body because it seems like I have heard it was better than a tall 6".
Don't act on my thoughts though there will surely be alot more on this.
DIXIE On My Mind
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6" suspension + 3" body lift, WOOOHOOO that'd clear 'em
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1994 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z-71, not enough room here to list mods
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1994 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z-71, not enough room here to list mods
36x14's are going to be pushing it with those 10 bolt axles you have. If you really want to use this truck, an upgrade to a 14FF rear axle and maybe even a Dana 60 front axle would be good.
Resurrection Joe, or RJ as we call him, on this site has a 3/4 ton pickup same body style as yours, and he has a 4" suspension and a 3" body lift with 36x14.5 Swampers. He says they rub pretty bad if he tries to flex it. Personnally I dislike body lifts taller than 1". If I was wanting to fit tires that size, I'd go for about 6" of spring lift, and a little tweakage. Add some Off Road Design 1" zero rate add a leaves to get 7" of lift and no loss of flex for only $100 bucks or so. If I needed more height, Off Road Design also has a 1" body lift, which would be 8" of lift with the same flexiness as the regular 6" lift.
Okay, the springs I would use would be BDS springs. They're my personal favorites as they flex well, ride good, and have an excellent warranty! I'd get their 6" springs for the front. The rear is another matter. I like flex, and anything beyond 4" you start to loose flex. May not be an issue for you, so you could always just go with their 6" rear springs too. For the rear I'd go with some of Off Road Design's 4" rear shackle flips, and go get some Trail Master's or Rough Country's 2" rear springs. 6" of rear lift with the flexiness and ride of only 2" lift springs. Add those 1" Off Road Design zero rates to the springs and you have 7" of springs all around.
Steering, it's in peices so you might as well go and spend the money on cross over so it steers better than stock. This would also be a good time to invest in a steering box frame brace. Stop the frame from cracking before it gets a chance.
You'll need new brake lines, so I'd recommend going and getting some made that are for much taller lifts, like 12", so that no matter how much you flex those axles (or if you're just working on an axle and have it lowered from the truck) you won't have to worry about stretching out the brake line.
Again, big tires are pushing it with your little 10 bolts. The front one could survive, but the rear should definately get an upgrade to a 14FF, which means you'd have to convert the front to 8 lug.
I know I'm forgetting things, but the rest of the guys on the board can help.
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Resurrection Joe, or RJ as we call him, on this site has a 3/4 ton pickup same body style as yours, and he has a 4" suspension and a 3" body lift with 36x14.5 Swampers. He says they rub pretty bad if he tries to flex it. Personnally I dislike body lifts taller than 1". If I was wanting to fit tires that size, I'd go for about 6" of spring lift, and a little tweakage. Add some Off Road Design 1" zero rate add a leaves to get 7" of lift and no loss of flex for only $100 bucks or so. If I needed more height, Off Road Design also has a 1" body lift, which would be 8" of lift with the same flexiness as the regular 6" lift.
Okay, the springs I would use would be BDS springs. They're my personal favorites as they flex well, ride good, and have an excellent warranty! I'd get their 6" springs for the front. The rear is another matter. I like flex, and anything beyond 4" you start to loose flex. May not be an issue for you, so you could always just go with their 6" rear springs too. For the rear I'd go with some of Off Road Design's 4" rear shackle flips, and go get some Trail Master's or Rough Country's 2" rear springs. 6" of rear lift with the flexiness and ride of only 2" lift springs. Add those 1" Off Road Design zero rates to the springs and you have 7" of springs all around.
Steering, it's in peices so you might as well go and spend the money on cross over so it steers better than stock. This would also be a good time to invest in a steering box frame brace. Stop the frame from cracking before it gets a chance.
You'll need new brake lines, so I'd recommend going and getting some made that are for much taller lifts, like 12", so that no matter how much you flex those axles (or if you're just working on an axle and have it lowered from the truck) you won't have to worry about stretching out the brake line.
Again, big tires are pushing it with your little 10 bolts. The front one could survive, but the rear should definately get an upgrade to a 14FF, which means you'd have to convert the front to 8 lug.
I know I'm forgetting things, but the rest of the guys on the board can help.
1992 Blazer Sport, 350, 4L60, Rancho 2"/wwwthreads_images/icons/tongue.gif, 285/75R16 AT's, K&N, Flowmaster, MSD/wwwthreads_images/icons/laugh.gif
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I WAS MENTIONED BY NAME, I WAS MENTIONED BY NAME !!! /wwwthreads_images/icons/laugh.gif/wwwthreads_images/icons/laugh.gif/wwwthreads_images/icons/laugh.gif
Yeah body lifts are kind of ugly and not too tough. Get a 6" and cut the fenders all to hell. And for sure either downgrade to some 35x12.5 or get at LEAST a 14FF.
They make lift shackles for the front so you can do whatever combo you want, but get a 4" or 6" and take a body saw to the fenders.
Get extended brake lines and the steering arm too. Other than that I think you'd be good.
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Yeah body lifts are kind of ugly and not too tough. Get a 6" and cut the fenders all to hell. And for sure either downgrade to some 35x12.5 or get at LEAST a 14FF.
They make lift shackles for the front so you can do whatever combo you want, but get a 4" or 6" and take a body saw to the fenders.
Get extended brake lines and the steering arm too. Other than that I think you'd be good.
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i'd get the 4" springs, 2" body lift and trim as needed.
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Marriage is like a skin graft, it may or may not take.
Marriage is like a skin graft, it may or may not take.
RJ buy a frame brace!! Oh, and you too luvbug, you know the problem, and its best to fix it before it starts right Frank? I don't think he'll answer, it seems he's vanished.
EDIT*** oops silly me I should have taken the time to read the post before I mention something again, Oh well, Its important.
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EDIT*** oops silly me I should have taken the time to read the post before I mention something again, Oh well, Its important.
Kevin
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like what? why do folks hate their body lifts? what's being said?
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Marriage is like a skin graft, it may or may not take.
Marriage is like a skin graft, it may or may not take.
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body lifts are like detroit lockers. everyone that has one loves em but everyone that doesnt says "ooohhh, theyre bad, BEWARE!"
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89 K1500, some goodies but not enough /wwwthreads_images/icons/tongue.gif
Mike ~
89 K1500, some goodies but not enough /wwwthreads_images/icons/tongue.gif
Ive had one, and hated it!/wwwthreads_images/icons/frown.gif Took it off as soon as I could afford a real lift!
they are UGLY!, they feel unsecure, It's nice to have the body attached directly to the frame, instead of a bunch of 3" spacers in-between! (spacers that retail for $50 /wwwthreads_images/icons/blush.gif) Did I mention they are UGLY!, also they limit the overall load capacity on a pickup because of the cheesy bed spacers they provide! I would not put a ton of rock in the bed of any truck that has a body lift, who knows what would happen if god forbid you hit a small bump! (CRUNCH)
They are basically a "CHEAP" way to gain a little extra room for tires, thats all, And once again, you get what you pay for!
I can't think of any one who would rather have a combo BL and Suspension lift instead of just a taller suspension lift.
By the way I know no one who dosnt love the "detroit" wether they have had one or not.
and by the way "BL's are UGLY"
Scooby Dooby Doo !!!
they are UGLY!, they feel unsecure, It's nice to have the body attached directly to the frame, instead of a bunch of 3" spacers in-between! (spacers that retail for $50 /wwwthreads_images/icons/blush.gif) Did I mention they are UGLY!, also they limit the overall load capacity on a pickup because of the cheesy bed spacers they provide! I would not put a ton of rock in the bed of any truck that has a body lift, who knows what would happen if god forbid you hit a small bump! (CRUNCH)
They are basically a "CHEAP" way to gain a little extra room for tires, thats all, And once again, you get what you pay for!
I can't think of any one who would rather have a combo BL and Suspension lift instead of just a taller suspension lift.
By the way I know no one who dosnt love the "detroit" wether they have had one or not.
and by the way "BL's are UGLY"
Scooby Dooby Doo !!!
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