CrpMag122
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Yup, I am running 37" coopers and I had to trim with a 6" lift. May be more realistic for you to look at 35" if you are opposed to trimming the fenders.
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1982 K5 Blazer - FINALLY!
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Thanks CrpMag122. Did you put fender flares on? If so, what kind?
CrpMag122
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Not yet, I have just done some minimal trimming. This is pre trimming I don't have any updated pics on my work phone.
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No reason not to have a 14bolt out back. It's the strongest you can put in there short of a rockwell 2 ton unit. As for the front, they never made a 14 bolt front axle. 1 tons had D60's, 3/4 ton's had 8 lug D44's up to the late 70's then switched over to the 8 lug 10 bolt. Both are adequate with reasonable tire sizes depending on your intended use.
I've wheeled over a lot with a D44 on mine. I'm not into full blown rock crawling and I'm careful not to overly stress it to cause breakage. 35's is about as big as I want to go with my lift and my intended use. Comes down to what you want to do.
I've wheeled over a lot with a D44 on mine. I'm not into full blown rock crawling and I'm careful not to overly stress it to cause breakage. 35's is about as big as I want to go with my lift and my intended use. Comes down to what you want to do.
With 38's or bigger I'd stick with a D60 up front. I can make My D44 live with the smaller tire, less gearing and calm(er) right foot. 38's or bigger is going to be rough on a 10 bolt front even with light wheeling.
