39.5 IROK's and lift height???

[skelly1]

If I get a set of 39.5 Iroks, what's a good lift height to go with it? Currently I have 4" springs all the way around. Not happy with the fronts because they are a 1/4" narrower than they should be, and they are stiff as hell. I figured I would do an ORD shackle flip in the rear and then a new set of good springs for the front, but I'm not sure how far to go. If I did a 2.5" shackle flip, reused my rear 4" springs, and got 6" lift springs for the front, would that suffice or should I try to get 8" total? I already have to trim the front fenders anyways, so that's no big deal. I remember hearing that 39.5's aren't truly that tall anyways???

 

[sandawgk5]

I say put them on with your 4" lift but use a 4" shackle flip and put stock 52s up front to move the axle away from the firewall and then and

 

[skelly1]

Not sure exactly what you mean. Not to change the subject here, but what if I used the ORD zero rates, then moved the front axle forward a bit? So, in other words, it would theoretically be a 5" lift, will 39.5's still fit with some trimming?

 

[mudhog]

yes the 39.5's are 39.5in at least mine are. i run mine on a 2.5in lift with lots of trimming