35" Tires on stock K5 suspension...?
#1
Hey, I bought a set of used MTbaja claws , size 35x13.50r15's. I have a 6" lift to go on it, But I really want to try them without it to see what they can do... hopfully tomorrow. Anyways, If anyone has a picture of a stock older chevy with 35's, That would be awsome. But If you have tried it that would help aswell.. I just dont want to go and try and do it if I know they wont fit. Thanks for the help!
Last edited by swartlkk; 05-28-2009 at 07:25 AM. Reason: Combining threads
#2
Yea, this is completly unrelated. You defininatly should start a new thread for this one.
#3
Moved to a new thread.
My 33's are tight with a 3" BL. 35's are definitely going to be a problem...
My 33's are tight with a 3" BL. 35's are definitely going to be a problem...
#4
The biggest I had on my old stock 91 silverado were 31's and they rubbed the running boards so bad that I had to remove the running boards.
#5
It doesn't sound like it would work. My '91 had 31s on it stock. I'm pretty sure 33's would have been close to rubbing, and I'm pretty confident 35s would rub. Thats a wide tire too. I would get them ready to go on for after the lift.
#6
Hey. Well I couldnt wait and I tried putting them on. They DO fit but they rub when the wheel is turned. A tiny, little bit of fender bashing would fix it im sure but I called and got an appoinment for the lift for this tuesday so I will just do very little driving for a few days. The back tires fit good but the backs of the front tires rub when the wheel is turned. Mind you the tires were already about 50% when i put then on which probly help with the rubbing a bit(extra 1/4-1/2 inch or so?). I put them on and went down the road and was really caught off gaurd by the death wobble! scary **** when your not expecting it haha. Anyways there in getting balanced and hope that will fix it!
#7
When you do the 6" kit be sure and install a raised steering arm as well as extended front brake lines. You may also need to lengthen both drive shafts as well as the vent tube hoses to the diffs.
#8
cool, thanks for the help. Do you know for sure if I will have to extend the rear drive-shaft? I heard when you change the pinion angle on the rear diff. it would be ok but I'm really not sure. Yea I was also told that I would have to extend the front shaft for sure.
#9
You're just gonna have to do the lift and see how far the rear drive shaft is extended. I have installed 6" lifts on 8 full size Blazers that I can remember and it was about 50/50. I have even had to extend the rear shaft with a 4" lift once.
#10
Really eh? Well thats odd, You'd think they would all be the same... Well I guess when you think about it different brands have different components which could vary different lengths and heights. Thats kind of surprising you had to extend on a 4" lift though! Alright, Well thanks for the help. Guess I'll just try it out!...