Re: Lifting 1990 GMC Jimmy Lifting questions

I see, you've got 2, I didn't realize. You might rub a little with 33's at full turn with the suspension compressed. That should be a fine setup thought IMO.

> Aaaaaaa gotcha. Sounds like you're on the right track with a 4" lift. A > > shackle flips for the rears will net you 4" and a couple 4" softride springs > > for the front should be good to go. From personal experience I'd stay away > > from body lifts on a K5, especially 2-3" kits. Cause the Blazer is a solid > > body on a relatively short WB, when the frame gets flexed out it puts alot > > of stress on the body mount bolts and they tend to pop every now and again. > > Well the driver's side door has a little trouble closing. From what I > have read this problem is due to some of the body mounts crushing down > a bit? I'll have to look into it more though. > > > Unlike a P/U that has a separate cab and box which can move

independantly of

> each other. > > > IMO, the 305 is a dog. with 33's even if you're sporting 3.73's > > I think it'll be a dog. > > I agree it is. I have an '85 K5 with a 305 carb but the '90 Jimmy that > I'm thinking of lifting has a 350CUI TBI in it. > > > A 350 and 4.10's now you're on to something...... > > I really don't want to have to deal with the pumpkins at the moment. > I'd really rather go with open for now, and when I decide I need > something more, get some 4.10 or 4.56's with an ARB air locker. > > > Anyways good luck with it. I'm yammering on here, but this is my kind of > > Chevy talk. > > snipped-for-privacy@downingSEEEYE.com (replace see eye with the letters) - I'd love > to talk about it more. >
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> If you'd like to see my rigs. > > ~TLGM
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