Tires on k5 and list kit - sizing

[wazzabie]

I have the original springs and tire size on a k5. I'm going to get some new tires. These springs are tired and should be replaced. I don't really want to get a lift. If at most maybe 2 inches.

The problem is that I need to fit the K5 into the garage. I only have a few inches of clearence.

If I add new springs, no lift and 31 inch tires how tall will this make the k5? What if I add 2in lift and 31 in tires. How tall will the k5 be?

 

[resurrected_jimmy]

There is no set answer to this. Every truck is different. 31s will fit stock on your K5 with no lift

 

[75GmcJimmy4x4]

whats a list kit
???

 

[wazzabie]

My concern is that the K5 still needs to fit into the garage. With tired springs and stock bald tires I get about 6'' of clearance. So with a mild lift kit and 31 it may be close. Any way to tell the height when finished?

 

[resurrected_jimmy]

Not really, put 31" tires on it and then see how much clearence you have before you hit the garage. If you have 2-3 inches then put a 2 inch lift on it.

 

[moneypit_K5]

didn't they come stock with 31" tires?? it would be nuts to lift a truck to fit 31's...

As far as height goes, I doubt you'll see much of a difference. even a 4" lift and 31" tires wouldn't give you 6" of extra height.

 

[wazzabie]

didn't they come stock with 31" tires?? it would be nuts to lift a truck to fit 31's...

As far as height goes, I doubt you'll see much of a difference. even a 4" lift and 31" tires wouldn't give you 6" of extra height.

stock was some tire size they don't even make any more. I still have the original full size spare. 78 came with Firstones. The stock size now is 235-75-15

The original springs are so bad that the arch is going the wrong way. Can I get a 2inch lift? I want a very mild lift.

 

[moneypit_K5]

why dont you just put some 33" tires on it? they clear nicely, and you get some usable height out of it, while retaining your factory ride quality. I wouldnt be too worried about those springs arching back, most stock springs do just that.

 

[wazzabie]

Maybe I could borrow someone's 33's and see if it fits in the garage. Anyone here from Seattle?

 

[isaac]

i have a 4" on 33's and it fits in the garage just by about 1/4 in...

 

[moneypit_K5]

i have a 4" on 33's and it fits in the garage just by about 1/4 in...

My K5 on 44's and 15" of lift fits into my garage with 12" of clearance.... Of course, its a 10' door.

people seem to forget that garages are all different. posting up the door height would make your comment useful.

 

[MetalGrand]

My K5 on 44's and 15" of lift fits into my garage with 12" of clearance.... Of course, its a 10' door.

people seem to forget that garages are all different. posting up the door height would make your comment useful.

I agree, because I have a 4inch lift with 35's but when I had 33's on it, it still didnt fit in my garage.

 

[Erik's K5]

dont know if this helps but 32's fit on my blazer with stock suspension and only sits 1/2 inch higher than stock so clearance should not be a problem?

 

[moneypit_K5]

well, if it were me, I would just roll a 33" up to the stock tire, measure the height difference. less than half of that will be what it raises your truck. This is simple stuff.

 

[Wrench]

No kidding, isn't there a sticky addressing questions like this?

 

[wazzabie]

dont know if this helps but 32's fit on my blazer with stock suspension and only sits 1/2 inch higher than stock so clearance should not be a problem?

good info. wonder if I add a 2in lift and 31's what height I would get. Problem is that I have the stock springs which are way tired. I'm sure they are lower then stock.