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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Highs (Raising/Lifts) => Topic started by: Twades87chevy on June 19, 2009, 08:19:49 am

Title: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
Post by: Twades87chevy on June 19, 2009, 08:19:49 am

I have a 1987 chevy crew cab. I have a set of brand new 35/12.50 nittos tires with black procomp 16x10 wheels.what lift kit would look the best for my truck with those sizes tires.what do y'all think thanks

Title: Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
Post by: VileZambonie on June 19, 2009, 09:00:44 am

6" for best clearance. 4" if you're only driving on pavement and don't want to leap in.

Title: Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
Post by: Irish_Alley on June 20, 2009, 12:48:08 am

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m387/rebel_cowboy_83/GeneralMotors.jpg?t=1245234481
by the looks of it you def need 6"

Title: Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
Post by: justpball on June 30, 2009, 03:21:20 pm

6in for sure, other wise you will be trying to sell a used 4inch kit...






when you want more lift. LOL i went 6inch on my burb and love it!

Title: Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
Post by: Twades87chevy on July 23, 2009, 06:52:11 pm

Who makes the best lift for my truck

Title: Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
Post by: 79scotty on July 23, 2009, 07:23:12 pm

Kinda hard to say who's got the best lift. I got a though country lift, all leaf spring no blocks! It rides like a 79 truck should. But if you are going to put 35s on it go with at least a 6 inch lift. I been through this before the extra 2" will be worth it.

Title: Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
Post by: 1HI4x4 on July 23, 2009, 07:48:37 pm

Here is a crew cab with 6" lift and 12.50X35"s on 12" wide wheels.

Title: Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
Post by: Twades87chevy on July 24, 2009, 07:54:16 am

How does that crew cab ride down the road. It's very nice

Title: Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
Post by: 1HI4x4 on July 24, 2009, 11:16:40 am

It's not real bad, I'm going to re-do the interior this fall, I have a set of newer Dodge seats that are being re-covered right now(with bowties in the headrest), I think once I get rid of the trampoline seats it will be much better. ;)

Title: Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
Post by: Twades87chevy on July 24, 2009, 12:46:29 pm

Yeah very nice. That pic gives me a feel of what it will look like. My truck is just primer right now I need to get painted. Your paint job is a beast is that a  87 1 ton

Title: Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
Post by: 1HI4x4 on July 24, 2009, 01:53:08 pm

It's actually a 1991, the last year they built this body style. Thanks on the paint, I did it myself. Interior and new power over the winter and I will be done.