clearing 42" - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

moosefd_1 · 04-04-2009, 11:55 PM

hey i have a 77 gmc running 38.5 tsl's now with 8" superlift n 3" body was wondering if anybody knew how much more u think i need to clear 42's with no trimming. was thinkin 4-5" more should b good . also thinkin of maybe puttin cut out flares on dunno let me know thx

GMCTruxrule · 04-05-2009, 12:12 AM

You already have enough lift to clear 44s if you cut your fenders.

Add another 4 -5 inches, and you are now officially in big ghey truck land.

Hellbilly Delux · 04-05-2009, 12:55 AM

you can run 40s on 8 and 3 no trimming . . you might rub just a little when u hit big bumps. 12 and 3 clears 44s no trimming.

All that being said a little trimming goes a long way . . u could do some creative trimming with what youve already got and clear 42s without it being super obvious and itd save you alot of hassle.

florida4x4 · 04-05-2009, 03:28 AM

Good grief man you're gonna get nose bleed! I run 42 with 6" springs.. move the front axle forward 4 inches and do some fender trimming.

Gutter Runner · 04-05-2009, 05:30 AM

I would add a 17" body lift.

Nutti · 04-05-2009, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Gutter Runner

I would add a 17" body lift.

1TFROT · 04-05-2009, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gutter Runner

I would add a 17" body lift.

those are out already!!!???

LMAO

aaronr10 · 04-05-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GMCTruxrule

You already have enough lift to clear 44s if you cut your fenders.

Add another 4 -5 inches, and you are now officially in big ghey truck land.

LOL!! 8" springs and a 3" body.......he's already there. That combo is useless for anything beyond a mud pit.

LegendKiller89 · 04-05-2009, 09:43 AM

Why don't you want to trim??

trkklr77 · 04-05-2009, 02:39 PM

put the cut out flares on now and you wont need to lift at all.

78stepsideUAK10 · 04-05-2009, 03:19 PM

38's with 11" lift must look sweet

brooks294x4 · 04-06-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 78stepsideUAK10

38's with 11" lift must look sweet

anything would look sweet with a mullet like that standing beside it!

reddwarf · 04-06-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1TFROT

those are out already!!!???

LMAO

No you just stack two 8.5" kits silly

How much lift/trim you need will depend on the width and backspacing of the wheels

Best thing is put em on and then trim or add the big flares

71chevy4x4 · 04-06-2009, 02:58 PM

Stack another frame for an easy 4" more lift

Just trim the lower corners of the fender, maybe even move the front end a little forward. No reason to lift it any higher.

Blind Driver · 04-06-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Gutter Runner

I would add a 17" body lift.

Your current body lift is fine, you just need to extend the body mounting brackets up about 5"

04-04-2009, 11:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
moosefd_1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 133313 Location: canada Posts: 1	clearing 42" hey i have a 77 gmc running 38.5 tsl's now with 8" superlift n 3" body was wondering if anybody knew how much more u think i need to clear 42's with no trimming. was thinkin 4-5" more should b good . also thinkin of maybe puttin cut out flares on dunno let me know thx

04-05-2009, 12:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
GMCTruxrule Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51243 Location: Tropical Paradise Posts: 3,410	You already have enough lift to clear 44s if you cut your fenders. Add another 4 -5 inches, and you are now officially in big ghey truck land. __________________ [COLOR="Lime"][B]1999 Chevy K3500, 5.7/4L80E/14FF/stock/stock/stock[/B][/COLOR]

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florida4x4 Beaver Pleaser Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13645 Location: home of the wayward dirt bike Posts: 1,419 Blog Entries: 1	Good grief man you're gonna get nose bleed! I run 42 with 6" springs.. move the front axle forward 4 inches and do some fender trimming. __________________ 1972 GMC Submarine 383 / TH350 / 203D-NP205 / D60 / 14FF / 42's on Stazworks / heavy foote / four eyez Inclined to brute force attack a 70* incline with a Quadrajet 1997 GMC K3500 Suburban 454 / 4L80E / HP60 SAS / PROJECT TOWHOE

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71chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 64880 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 123	Stack another frame for an easy 4" more lift Just trim the lower corners of the fender, maybe even move the front end a little forward. No reason to lift it any higher. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 350tbi/SM465/NP203/NP205,D60,D70HD,Front 52's, Rear 56's,H1's....

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Hellbilly Delux Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Member # 123438 Location: Canaidia Posts: 146	you can run 40s on 8 and 3 no trimming . . you might rub just a little when u hit big bumps. 12 and 3 clears 44s no trimming. All that being said a little trimming goes a long way . . u could do some creative trimming with what youve already got and clear 42s without it being super obvious and itd save you alot of hassle.

04-05-2009, 09:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
LegendKiller89 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 128238 Posts: 771	Why don't you want to trim??

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78stepsideUAK10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 92930 Location: Bradenton, Fl Posts: 1,710	38's with 11" lift must look sweet

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