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lift to fit 40s?

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how wide are yours Rene?

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15/39.5 x 15 ...on 15 x 10 rims with 3.5" backspace.

Rene
 
I have 5.5" of lift and fit 39.5s no problem... trim them fenders.

j
 
Mine aren't cut quite as far as Rene's up front.

How much is your axle moved forward, Rene? 1"? Mine is 1.5" moved forward via ORD zero rate. I remember you mentioning that you drilled your perches.
 
I moved 1.25" forward with a re-drill. Already gained a little lift up front installing the D60 and didn't want to add more.

Rene
 
I'm thinking of cheating and doing a 1" re-drill and keeping my zero rates /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
so if i use 10"of lift and move my front axle forward and cut my fenders, will 40s fit, or should i just give up. i just am not ready to hack my mint condition blazer up YET. i will, but ive got to destroy a fender off road or something first. thanks for all of your input

Ryan
 
My thought is 6" springs + Zero rates + heavy duty extended shackles front. 4" Shackle flip + 3" springs + Zero rates rear. Next 1" body lift and some fender trimming. /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
 
see now thats what im talking about, ive got the ORD shackles in the front and the shackle flip in the rear, i was just thinking 4" rear springs and 8" front along with fender triming and a one inch body lift, just to make sure, oh and moving my front axle forward and 1.5"!! does this sound like a good set up, oh and with 40s, what is a good backspacing on the wheels, they will be 17X8s??
 
and if i go with 8" springs, who makes a good spring? i know ride quality is out of the question, but as far as "flexability" and durablilty? skyjacker? BDS?
 
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so if i use 10"of lift and move my front axle forward and cut my fenders, will 40s fit, or should i just give up. i just am not ready to hack my mint condition blazer up YET. i will, but ive got to destroy a fender off road or something first. thanks for all of your input

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I destroyed the whole left side of my truck when I rolled before I learned. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

BDS makes probably the best 8" spring on the market, followed by Skyjacker, Superlift, and then whoever else is making them.

A 6" front spring plus the 1" body lift and 1" zero rate to move the axle forward would be the absolute max I would go.

If you intend on using your truck off road you're going to hate losing your stomach all the time. It doesn't seem like a few inches would matter but trust me, it makes a tremendous difference.
 
I would never put blocks under my front leaf springs
they are taxed too much as it is
 
im gonna re-drill my spring plates on my D60 to move my axle forward an inch, but im starting to think i am gonna go with 8" BDS springs and 4" something rear springs for now. eventually i will do sway-a-ways at all corners, but for now im just tryng to fit 40s. im only off road in this blazer about twice a week, the other 5 days im in my 79 jimmy. whos has some pics of some nice looking 17" wheels. i dont know if i want some TR beadlocks or some bling. if anyone has pics of either wheel on their rig i would love to see them. thanks again

Ryan
 
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I would never put blocks under my front leaf springs
they are taxed too much as it is

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Trail rig and trailer queen, so I don't care.
 
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Trail rig and trailer queen, so I don't care.

[/ QUOTE ]and you said you'd never own a trailer queen. /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
 
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Trail rig and trailer queen, so I don't care.

[/ QUOTE ]and you said you'd never own a trailer queen. /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif

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Watching someone break their transmission in half on a 3 rated trail with their wife at the wheel takes its tole on you....
 
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