tire clearance

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i have a 84 k5 blazer. would 37s clear a 4in suspension and 2in body lift? or would i have to use 35s? or get a 6in sus and 2 in body?
 
i have a 84 k5 blazer. would 37s clear a 4in suspension and 2in body lift? or would i have to use 35s? or get a 6in sus and 2 in body?


It depends on how attatched to the body you are. I have seen K5's running 37-40's stock suspension but with alot of fender trimming. I suggest a 4 inch rear shckle flip/lift with 2 or 4 in springs and then a set of six in springs up front with a set of zero rates to move the axle forward a little bit.

A few good sites that have helped me with building two K5's and my current burban.

www.wheelindixie.com
www.carolinak5.com
www.coloradok5.com

PM me if I can help any other way or post here if you want.
 
you will have to trim the fenders slightly at the bottom, but you should be fine with the 4" and 2" body. Buddy of mine is running 38.5" tsl's on this setup
 
I vote yes
 
it should, might scrub a little under flex.
 
Do a 4" shackle flip in the rear with a zero rate then a 52" swap up front or a 4" spring either way with a zero rate moving the axle forward 1.5" and then trim. No need to go so high or start messing with body lifts. However if you already have the 4" lift and 2" BL just do that and trim where necessary. Or hell just do the 4" lift alone and trim, they'll fit. I know you may not want to go cutting up the body a lot but if you take your time and have some metal work skills you can keep the same factory shape to the opening and put the lip back onto the edge also to keep the whole factory look but have enough opening to fit the tires without much lift.
 
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