Hey guys. I just got my first truck and have some money to spend so Im gonna lift it but dont how much cuz I havent seen any pics of a lifted truck with 33's. Its a 1975 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4. Anybody got any suggestions or other pics of lifted trucks.

 

I really like the BF goodrich Mud Terrains.........
they look mean as hell and grip like a mother.........

 

Well bigscary the thing is the tires are almost new so i didnt want to put new tires on, just lift it a few inches.

 

How does a mother grip....J/k....There pretty awesome

 

The bigger the lift and tires, the better it looks.

 

True ... but the pockets of a 16 year old boy are only so deep

 

After making more than my share of big and costly mistakes when it comes to lifting and modifying trucks here is some free advice…take if for what it is worth.

If you are going to lift it make sure it is done right. Half assed homebuilt lift kits or ones from less than reputable manufacturers are poor riding, poor performing and in many cases downright dangerous. Remember you more than likely will have to change brake lines and might dick around with the drive shafts to get the angles right. Also when you step up in tire size more than a few inches a ring and pinion swap is in order. A whole can of expensive worms is opened when you start lifting trucks. If you don’t need it for tire clearance or increased travel and performance don’t lift it. Saves money and all sorts of headaches.

My personal guide for tires is on a ½ ton is 33 or maybe a 36 if it has been strengthened significantly. For ¾ ton you can get away with a 36. I’ve run a 40 with no major problems if it wasn’t pushed too hard but a 44 broke parts right and left.

Congratulations on your truck! That Chevy should be a great first truck to mess around with and learn with. I’ll bet you could get a set of 33s on easily. My first truck was a 77 Ford ½ ton and I ran a set of BFG 33s with zero problems except for a very slight rub at full compression. Stick with a little smaller tire and you won’t lose much acceleration and won’t have to mess with a gear swap. Maybe you could just cut the fenders and put on some fender flares, get a good wide set of 33s under it and not have to worry about lifting it for now. You would have a “bigger” look on a budget.

Try to do stuff in stages as your budget will allow and most of all HAVE FUN!

 

Thanks captainquint. It has 33 inch tires right now so Im lookin to maybe lift it 3 or 4 inches to equal it out sorta. I ll get some pics up soon so u can get a better look but the main question of my topic is how much inches of lift with 33 inch tires .... by the way I have about 500 dollars to spend. Id actually like to get some 35's and put a 4 or 6 inch lift on it but thats some $$$

 

Whiplash performance 12 inch suspension system 3 inch body lift 44/19.5/16.5 Super Swamper Boggers 16.5/14 Weld Racing Scorpio wheels


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Polaris: That is one sweet truck you have in your gallery.