Author Topic: 6-7 inch lift with 33s? (Read 8959 times)

birfection · « **on:** Dec 21, 2009, 08:25:33 PM »

I have a 1980 Pickup with a 3 inch body lift. I just bought brand new 33 inch Interco TrXus Mts.(these measure exactly 33.0 in). If i went with some 3 or 4 inch lift springs, would that be too much overall lift for 33 inch tires?

snowshoebrue · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 21, 2009, 08:33:49 PM »

i would go with the lift springs and ditch the body lift.

-Jake- · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 21, 2009, 08:40:41 PM »

you could clear the 33s with just the BL

SamuelEngelking · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 21, 2009, 08:48:03 PM »

If your wanting to do any aggressive wheeling i would do what snowshoebrue said and go with springs all the way. with 6-7 inches up lift you could stuff some HUGE tires under there with some trimming done which would be overkill if you asked me.. it just depends what your looking to do. let us know what your going for 4x4 wise, what type of terrain, mild wheeling or hardcore, maybe your just wanting to get some better looks for highway driving.. But I promise you there is enough knowledge and good helpful people on here that we will get you hooked up right the first time with information.. look forward to seeing what you got. Get us a picture up so we know what you are working with..

right on Brother!

dniel · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 21, 2009, 08:52:00 PM »

Ditch the body lift and cut your fenders. You don't need any lift to run 33". You will probably have to hammer the seam at the back of the wheel well. If you want to run highsteer you will need about 2.5" lift from your springs. This with some sheet metal trimming will allow you to run just about any tire size you want. Keeping your truck low will allow you to enjoy a safe wheeling experience instead of spending all weekend trying to get your rolled over truck home because it was to tall.

Travis H · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 21, 2009, 08:52:26 PM »

small suspension lift is what you should get, also those are some badass tires you got, i used to hasve then same size too best tires i ever had.

TacoRunner · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 08:35:11 AM »

Quote from: dniel on Dec 21, 2009, 08:52:00 PM

Ditch the body lift and cut your fenders. You don't need any lift to run 33". You will probably have to hammer the seam at the back of the wheel well. If you want to run highsteer you will need about 2.5" lift from your springs. This with some sheet metal trimming will allow you to run just about any tire size you want. Keeping your truck low will allow you to enjoy a safe wheeling experience instead of spending all weekend trying to get your rolled over truck home because it was to tall.

HEY, you don't have time to worry about other people' builds, you got work to do boy. Get cracken'. I want to see that 1UZ up and running.

bigarms23 · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 11:53:42 AM »

id run the 4inch springs and lose or cut down the bl to and 1inch and a half if you truely want to keep the body lift but those springs are sufficent enough to give you enough lift for the 33s

birfection · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 12:47:00 PM »

I know the new tires will fit and I am STAYING with the 33 in tire size. My question is, if i keep the existing 3 inch body lift AND add a 3inch suspension lift, will the 33s look too small? $That\'s Gay$

Travis H · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 12:57:19 PM »

Quote from: birfection on Dec 22, 2009, 12:47:00 PM

I know the new tires will fit and I am STAYING with the 33 in tire size. My question is, if i keep the existing 3 inch body lift AND add a 3inch suspension lift, will the 33s look too small? $That\'s Gay$

in my opinion yes.

boggerunner · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 01:04:24 PM »

they will look tiny, u will have room for 38" tires with that much lift

birfection · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 07:31:25 PM »

What is the smallest suspension lift i could do with hi-steer?

SamuelEngelking · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 07:37:14 PM »

I think it's 2.5 inches to run high steer. I've got a picture of my truck sitting on 33's with a 2 inch body lift And 4 inch springs. Some angles looked fine but the 33's were too small for sure. let me see if I can dig them up for ya.

dniel · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 07:47:24 PM »

Quote from: SamuelEngelking on Dec 22, 2009, 07:37:14 PM

I think it's 2.5 inches to run high steer. I've got a picture of my truck sitting on 33's with a 2 inch body lift let me see if I can dog them up

This is about right. You could probably get away with less buts it's not really worth the trouble. There is a thread over in engine/suspension about 0 lift highsteer that has some good stuff in it.
I would recomend as a first step deciding what front springs you want to run as this will affect your axle placement front to back.

birfection · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 08:04:07 PM »

Quote from: SamuelEngelking on Dec 22, 2009, 07:37:14 PM

I think it's 2.5 inches to run high steer. I've got a picture of my truck sitting on 33's with a 2 inch body lift And 4 inch springs. Some angles looked fine but the 33's were too small for sure. let me see if I can dig them up for ya.

That would be great if you could post those pics

birfection · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 08:06:57 PM »

CORRECTION: I actually have a 2.5 in body lift

85_4RNR · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 08:15:10 PM »

it wouldnt fit under your garage door with all that lift and 33s.

but seriously

birfection · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 08:28:47 PM »

Quote from: 85_4RNR on Dec 22, 2009, 08:15:10 PM

it wouldnt fit under your garage door with all that lift and 33s. but seriously

That is something worth checking out Bro!!

SamuelEngelking · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 08:37:39 PM »

maybe this will help out for ya. You still gotta watch that point right behind the front tire cause I remember rubbing that when flexing it..

birfection · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 05:36:33 AM »

Beautiful truck!! i think it looks just fine, i could run a 3 inch susp lift along with my 2.5 in body lift and that would look fine in my opinion. Then i would have 5.5 in of total lift, whereas you had 6 in.

birfection · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 05:38:22 AM »

Samuel, how did you get away with no hi-steer with a 4 inch lift?!

SamuelEngelking · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 08:21:27 AM »

It was scary stuff. It's a drop down adjustable drag link. I don't suggest it one bit. Bone up and get some high steer
this is my truck now still got some work to do.

birfection · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 03:53:53 PM »

Thanks, I'll probably wait till i can afford hi-steer to get a susp lift. I don't want to waste money on a draglink I'll just replace later. I don't want to get rid of my body lift, though. It looks like too much work to try and shift around everything in the engine bay.

85_4RNR · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 04:18:39 PM »

dang sexy truck.

SamuelEngelking · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 05:30:06 PM »

yea. thats where i'm at now. it is alot of work to take those body lifts off. but i decided to keep mine on so i dont have to beat, hammer, cut, touch, weld,...... so i dont rub. but with my sus. lift and 2in body lift i'll stuff those tires up in there nicely. i'm sure i'll have wish i did different when i flop this thing..

kneedownnate · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 10:47:17 PM »

Quote from: SamuelEngelking on Dec 22, 2009, 08:37:39 PM

Oh man, that's a lot of weight on your left front wheel

Where'd you get them? You may ask them to try rotating that tire 180 degrees on the wheel next time you go in for a rebalance.

SamuelEngelking · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 11:19:51 PM »

That's good ol walmart for ya. Tire and lube center I've up graded from those tires and wheels this is what I'm running now.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 24, 2009, 11:43:49 PM »

Nice, where'd you pick those up?

SamuelEngelking · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 25, 2009, 11:41:10 AM »

Just a local shop here in town

toyotanner · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 25, 2009, 12:20:37 PM »

my 79 was stock and had 33's no rubbing

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