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Old 09-10-2014, 11:28 AM
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I put a 6" suspension lift on my 85' K5 last Saturday. Here's a before and after pic. Now I need bigger tires!

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Old 09-10-2014, 06:41 PM
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looks good!
 
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Old 09-10-2014, 07:48 PM
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Nice looking. I second the motion for bigger tires.
 
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I would have to bump up the rear so it was level, but looks like some good clearance for some new meats!
 
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Old 09-11-2014, 02:25 PM
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It's sits pretty level.
But now that you mention it... I can remember back to the 80's when everyone drove around with 10"-12" lifts and 38"-44" tires on straight axle full size trucks. A slight nose up / rear squat was the look everyone would want. Not really sure why that was but it was popular.


 
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Old 09-11-2014, 05:35 PM
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keep in mind to measure before you bump up the rear end. The fenders are not cut level with the front and rear. so a bit of an optical illusion.
 
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Looks great man lol
 
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