How tall will I really get?

[MountainMan]

So i have a 86 with the original suspension and 31" tires. I want to put a 4" with 33's on but still want to park in the garage. I have about 8 inches till I cant do that, so i was just curious, when you guys have put a 4" lift on, did you see a true 4" gain or was it 3" or 5" or ??? My original springs are kinda saggy so I am wondering if i will actually see 5" of gain?

what has been your experience? THX

 

[BIG*RED]

i run a 4 inch lift with 35 inch tires and i can "squeek" under a 7 foot drive through over hang

 

[MountainMan]

have you cut the fenders? and if not do you rub when on the trail?

 

[BIG*RED]

no i haven't cut anything. and yes i rub off road, but not always and its minor..when the front axle gets flexed pretty good, the front tires rub on the lower front of the fender..i live with it..only a few minor surface scars on the tread of the tire..all though i just installed ord swaybar disconects, haven't used them yet, but i imagine i will rub more now.

 

[stockk5]

i put a 4" lift with 33" tires and i can get into a 7ft garage with a few inches left over, its damn close though.

 

[CyberSniper]

79.5" with BDS 4" springs and 33" TSLs.

 

[pauly383]

4 inches and 33's and just fit with a little to spare .

Noticed the "new" 78 without any drivetrain on 2.5 inches with 35's sits higher and it fit too

 

[coptezr]

6 inch 35's 3 inches to spare