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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Highs (Raising/Lifts) => Topic started by: 84crew on February 24, 2011, 09:58:24 pm
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Hi all. Im in need of some advice. I have an 84 1 ton crew cab 4x4. I would like to put some 35 inch tires on it and would like to know how much lift I will need. I have lifted half tons, I know 4 inches will give enough room for 33s on a half ton but 1 tons sit a little higher in stock form. Will 31/2 to 4 inches be enough or do I need more? Thanks in advance for the help.
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It also depends on how wide the tires will be and the backspacing of the wheels.
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It also depends on how wide the tires will be and the backspacing of the wheels.
Are you planning on going off road or just dirt road type driving ?
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Nothing to serious off road, I own a cj5 for that, just some height for when I need it. I prefer to run narrower tires without too much offset on the wheels.
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Then I would just go 4"
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do u plan on putting a heavy load on the truck, you know a trail. or any thing it the bed. thats why one ton trucks have a higher stance, for the extra load capacity. i would go with a 6" lift.
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do u plan on putting a heavy load on the truck, you know a trail. or any thing it the bed. thats why one ton trucks have a higher stance, for the extra load capacity.
Um.....the higher stance is not for the extra load capacity. Its because the 1 ton springs make the truck taller. You make it sound like the truck is higher to compensate for the sag.
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the springs make taller because they are made to handle more load thats why they are called 1 ton not half ton. so if you plan on using it like it is made for then go for a 6" lift.
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Are there load ratings for lift kit springs? I always assumed lift springs were lighter duty than 3/4 ton and 1 ton springs.
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when u buy a name brand they have spring for 3/4 and 1 ton truck and HD truck you have to tell them what you have. they will cost more but are worth it.