gmcjimmy88
1/2 ton status
I was originally looking into a 6 or 8 inch susp. lift, but upon reading alot of posts here I seem to be thinking something different. I am now plaaning on a shackle flip for the rear with a 3-4 spring and a zero rate. Thinking of either a 6-8 inch spring for the front. Would this be level? I dont mind the rear an 1 higher do to weight leveling it out at the trails. Any input would be very helpful. Trying to plan several times and buy once. Thanks. By the way this will be going on an 88 gmc jimmy with 10 bolts front and rear. Planning on 36-38x12.50x15 tires. I have no problem trimming to help the fit either, Actually I love the idea of trimming less body to leave on the rocks/trails! Thanks again for any input
) clear 39.5's with 6" of lift. I don't think you need to go that high to clear 36-38's unless you're doing it for clearance under the vehicle or mud running. I'm personally going to be running a 4" shackle flip with a 2" add-a-leaf in the rear, and a 4" spring with a 1" zero-rate in front. The spring perches on a d60 are a little taller than a 10 bolt so that should give me the extra inch up front. Clearing the firewall on these trucks seems to be the main problem. Most people that run big tires with little lift relocate the front axle 1-1.5" forward. This can be done easily with a zero rate. Anyways, I'm thinking you could go with 4-6" of lift depending on how much trimming you want to do, and everything would turn out fine.
