1985 chevy K10

Mudslinger'85K10

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Recently bought a 1985 chevy K10, that has an 3"body lift. Could I fit 35's on it w/ out another lift, or cutting the fenders? If i did get another lift, could I just add leaf springs?
 
Depends on the width of the tire, rim, and backspacing of the rim. I'd say you could if you went with a 35x10.50 or something rather skinny. That particular size might be hard to find though.

I'm only running 5&3" of lift with 39s, so it can be done. I only recently cut the front fenders.
 
It also seems that the "Hit or fit" question varies a lot from truck to truck when you're talking about K5s. My Suburban will tuck 32s on stock wheels and stock height. It wasn't supposed to, but it will just fine.
 
I had to cut about 1" from back of front fender to fit 35's with 8" rims. Wider tires and or rims would have required cutting the front bottom of front fender, this is with 4" of spring lift.
 
I have personally put 35s on several 73-87 k10s with a 4" lift. Not going to have a ton of flex and *could* get into the body in the right situation, but will be fine cruising down the road.

Dont AAL in the front, its just not worth it. If you wanna block the rear or AAL there, go for it, just know its not the best off road solution.

Now if you arent scared of the sawzall, I run 39s on 4" of lift
 
heres a pic of my k20 with 3inch body and a 4 inch suspension on 35 12.50's maybe this will help
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front wheel well
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rear wheel well
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now i'm lost, i seen pics of trucks with 6" of lift with 35" and they don't clear like that... they look like they would rub, but yours, you could bump up to 36" or even 37" if u wanted.
 
redneck-up said:
now i'm lost, i seen pics of trucks with 6" of lift with 35" and they don't clear like that... they look like they would rub, but yours, you could bump up to 36" or even 37" if u wanted.
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#1 he has 7" of lift.
#2 suspension lifts, especially springs DO sag over time.
#3 All lift manufacturers are different
#4 All tire manufacturers are different
#5 The vehicles themselves differ a bunch
 
I have ran my friends 38 tsl's on it without rubbing I believe they were 16" wide
 
lift fit ?

if you have a body lift. 4 inch lift kit will fit 35s all day long. ive ran 38x15x15 boggers on 12" wheels with 6 and 3 with very minor trimming to the front. my truck right now has 4 and 3 with 36" TSL's on 15x10 wheels and have never hit.
 
blazers neeg 4'' of lift for 35x12.50's a pickup needs 6'' of lift. the blazer body dont hang as far down as a pickup!
 
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