how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50's

[crossy]

how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50\'s

86 K5, just like the subject says, I'm not afraid to nip the bottom corners a bit. but give me the alternative of using cut out flares also. thanx , DAVE

 

[rogerwilco71]

Re: how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50\'s

8"= tight
6"+3"body= Good
10"=you're good forsure
6"=you're cutting your fenders

Most popular I've seen is teh 6"+3"body(economicaly)

 

[NITRO]

Re: how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50\'s

ive got 4" suspension. im gettin new tires within the next two weeks and plan on eith 38" or 35" super swampers. i think ill prolly go 35" so i can leave the fenders in

NITRO

 

[muddysub]

Re: how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50\'s

mudhog has 38x12.50 on a 2.5". /forums/images/graemlins/pimp1.gif i would do it on a 6" with a 2" body, that'll probably be my ext setup.

 

[Flexy K20]

Re: how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50\'s

Does anyone have any pics of 38X12.50 on a 9.75 rim? Swampers on their rig? I almost got a set but I thought that they would be a little skinny for the height. I am running a 9.75" rim, and am curious if anyone has any pics of this. Thanks /forums/images/graemlins/truck.gif

 

[laketex]

Re: how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50\'s

38x12.5x16 TSL on a 16x10 rim:

Btw, that's 4" of lift and some cutting/removal. /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif

 

[mudhog]

Re: how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50\'s

actually mine are 38x13x16in tsl swampers on 6.75in rims with 2.5in lift and lots of triming /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[jackedjimmy350]

Re: how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50\'s

6.75s???? /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif

 

[bablazer73]

Re: how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50\'s

Here is a pic of my 76 on 40's with 5" front 6" rear. and broken/sagging body mounts. 76 on 40's

 

[zakk]

Re: how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50\'s

in my expereince, fenders are highly overrated /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[Tweetysuarus]

Re: how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50\'s

Here is mine with 6" lift 2" body & fenders trimmed out w/ 38.5x14.50x15 TSL?SX's

If you don't want to trim your fenders, then your gonna have to go higher with Spring lift.
Bill

 

[dysphemism]

Re: how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50\'s

ive got 6+3 and 38/15.5/15 radials. Its lifted pretty damn high Id say a 7-8 would do the trick. Oh well, just have to get bigger meats next time around.

 

[mudhog]

Re: how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50\'s

yup 6.75 stock steel rims /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[imiceman44]

Re: how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50\'s

I also use skinny wheels, why do we need the bead locks if we can squeeze the tire in a tight wheel that doesn't want the tire to pop. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Plus they're cheap. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[MJF]

Re: how much lift is needed? to fit 38x12.50\'s

The thing to remember when asking this question is, how are you gonna use this truck? I have 35's & 4"lift they don't rub on the highway, but if I was to disconnect the sway bar & try to flex it, goodbye fenders. My opinion is, if you're gonna wheel it: 6" lift= 33" tires. If you go 35's you will probably have some rubbing going on. On the street with 6" lift you could probably go up to 38 or so.

Disclaimer: I have no actual experience with wheeling. My opinion is based solely on being a web wheeler /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif