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Thinking of going with a higher lift

Chrisblazzer89

Chrisblazzer89

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Ok so as some might know I have an 88 :k5: with 3/4 ton axles with 4.10s and a 4" lift on 38.5 TSLs. The thing is Im getting a lil boared with the 4" lift and im thinking of going 6"- 7" of lift.

What will I need to get 6"-7" of lift with some flex?

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flip out back, zero rates and a 1" body..
 
you going up to 44's or something? LOL

nevermind you have 4" ruffies. get some 52's up front with some fabbed brackets or Kerts kit and be set.
 
rough countries one of the stiffest springs out there, limited flex and rough riding
 
Chrisblazzer89 said:
I have thought about a body lift But I rather not go there.
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1" body lift and new bushings is an awesome mod... no drawbacks and plenty of advantage..

3", not so much..
 
up front-shackles,and a zero rate should give you right around 6 to 6 1/2..
out back-shackle flip,zero rate and a set of 7 inch shackles...thats my current setup...
 
Completely off topic, but Chrisblazzer89 how do you like the tire and axle ratio combo? If all goes well, I'll have similar tires, but I can't decide what ratio to run.
 
Ok so I'll be the first to ask...why?

You've got 38.5's clearing on 4" of lift...why not cut the fenders a little and put that money into something useful...like gears (I run 4.10's and 38.5's as well and its not low enough), new tires (those tsl's are looking a little bald), a locker, performance parts, iono...something...just seems like that money could be put to better use since you are already clearing them perfectly fine.
 
Avery4jc said:
Ok so I'll be the first to ask...why?

You've got 38.5's clearing on 4" of lift...why not cut the fenders a little and put that money into something useful...like gears (I run 4.10's and 38.5's as well and its not low enough), new tires (those tsl's are looking a little bald), a locker, performance parts, iono...something...just seems like that money could be put to better use since you are already clearing them perfectly fine.
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X2!
 
Yea I was thinking about the same thing last night and I think I will just save for a detroit for the rear and a dana 60 for the front and new tires will come soon:D

BTW Im probly going to just get some zero rates for all 4 corners
 
BGKYK5 said:
Completely off topic, but Chrisblazzer89 how do you like the tire and axle ratio combo? If all goes well, I'll have similar tires, but I can't decide what ratio to run.
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I have 4.10s and its fine but the low first gear in my 700r4 helps. But I say got 4.56s or aslong as you dont do high way go 4.88s or higher.

Im going 4.88s or 5.13s
 
I run 38.5's with 4.10's and a brand new 2nd gen 700r4 and although it feels low enough coming from much higher gearing trust me when I say its not low enough :)
Your tranny will thank you for dropping gears.
 
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