Author Topic: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in  (Read 4742 times)

Offline Twades87chevy

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What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
« 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

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Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
« Reply #3 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!

Offline Twades87chevy

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Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2009, 06:52:11 PM »
Who makes the best lift for my truck

Offline 79scotty

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Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2009, 07:48:37 PM »
Here is a crew cab with 6" lift and 12.50X35"s on 12" wide wheels.
1988 V30 Crew Cab, Cummins power, 47RH-NP205, 8" lift, 13.50x35x20 Fuel Mudders on 20x14 XD Diesels -76 offset. Soon to be repainted, seats from a 2010 Lariat to be installed.

Offline Twades87chevy

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Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2009, 07:54:16 AM »
How does that crew cab ride down the road. It's very nice

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Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
« Reply #8 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. ;)
1988 V30 Crew Cab, Cummins power, 47RH-NP205, 8" lift, 13.50x35x20 Fuel Mudders on 20x14 XD Diesels -76 offset. Soon to be repainted, seats from a 2010 Lariat to be installed.

Offline Twades87chevy

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Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
« Reply #9 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

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Re: What size lift should I go with 4 or 6 in
« Reply #10 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.
1988 V30 Crew Cab, Cummins power, 47RH-NP205, 8" lift, 13.50x35x20 Fuel Mudders on 20x14 XD Diesels -76 offset. Soon to be repainted, seats from a 2010 Lariat to be installed.