minimum lift for 44's?

[mytzlflick]

I plan to run longer springs up front for flex (88-up rears?) there is no limit to the amount of fender cutting I will tolerate. I think it may help if I move the front axle forwards a touch? opinions anyone?

[4x4realm]

I saw an artical in one of the 4x4 mags that had a (73-91???) blazer that had a 4in lift and 38's with a lot of cutting.

[clreinstein]

You mean minimum drivetrain requirements to run 44's. You can put 44's under a subaru with enough cutting. Its all about how strong your drivetrain is.

[zakk]

who needs to cut? make a flatbead slap it on, have some more:beer: then take the fenders off, more :beer: then slap the 44's on. hybreds do it all the time. but make sure your running gear is really stout or you will be one of those idiots w/ a 10B front on 44's that goes:nuke: :flipoff2:

[pcorssmit]

At the very least, you'll have to modify the leading edge of the cab and/or the radiator support. Not enough room between them to turn a big tire at full stuff w/small lift.

Pete

[mytzlflick]

yeah I'm gonna be one of those nerfs with a dana44 and 44 inch tires for as long as it takes me to find a front 60 without selling my kidneys first.
or untill I get tired of those metalic snap noises enough to spend a lot.

[white knight]

I ran 44's on my K5 with a 9 and 3 lift and some fender cutting
driveline angles will need to be worked on and you will definately need beefing.

Dana 44 w/44's- you better be driving in a straight line with no obstacles. You won't be looking as hardcore wheeling with that

[mytzlflick]

lots of hardcore wheeling, all obstacles will require taking it out of 4wd and flooring it.

[pcorssmit]

Consider removing all non-essential parts from the 44 to save weight, ie r&p, carrier, shafts, driveshaft...It will be easier on the wheel bearings and ball joints.

[zakk]

yup...check your blinker fluid and muffler bearings too. make sure they have enough clearence between them and the crome automatic shifter knob:D

[mytzlflick]

hehehe
maybe I can remove the diff entirely? makes more ground clearance under the front axle.
I figure on not going to extreme till I can dig up a front 60.

[zakk]

wait till you have the D60 before you start going after altitude. Pavment princess rigs get a special salute:flipoff2: