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how much lift to clear 35?

ok so i got a down on my tj so i put a down on a 97 mazda b4000 4x4, as it sits it has 3" bl and 2" lift coils and a add a leaf in the back and is on new 33s mtr's ,

soo can i run 35s when i get this? or do i need more lift ?
 
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if you can find it go with a 5"body lift .. i do believe fabtech makes one ... you should be abble to clear 35's with the 5 inch instead of the 3 inch ... if not just slide the valence forward on the brackets
 
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5" of body lift, doesn't seem safe and prolly won't look good, IMO
 
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Gonna need at least 2 more inches of suspension. Most guys that run 35's on their gen3 run a 4" or 6" suspension plus a bodylift. I prefer to clear 'em good rather than stuff 'em. If youre thinking 35's, you need to think about gearing too.


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if you can find it go with a 5"body lift .. i do believe fabtech makes one ... you should be abble to clear 35's with the 5 inch instead of the 3 inch ... if not just slide the valence forward on the brackets
WTF!?!? Little pointer, before giving advice to someone, make sure it's correct.
 
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5" of body lift, doesn't seem safe and prolly won't look good, IMO
x2, I would not recommend this at all..
 
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You're probably gonna need the 4" susp lift since you already have a body lift... go with 2" front spacers as well...
 
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Ah thats pretty good. LOL 5" body lift. I feel like the body would just fall off the frame. Be better off with a card board box. I would agree, if you want total clearance, truck wouldn't hurt to go up a little more
 
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Originally Posted by fx4wannabe
if you can find it go with a 5"body lift .. i do believe fabtech makes one ... you should be abble to clear 35's with the 5 inch instead of the 3 inch ... if not just slide the valence forward on the brackets
your a big stupid idiot!!!! you got one of dem 5 inchers on your rig?? what mods have you done??
 
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for some reason i feel dumber now.
 
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disregard the 5" BL statement

you would definitely need at least a 4 inch suspension lift with a 3" BL for added security
 
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Originally Posted by randyl
ok so i got a down on my tj so i put a down on a 97 mazda b4000 4x4, as it sits it has 3" bl and 2" lift coils and a add a leaf in the back and is on new 33s mtr's ,

soo can i run 35s when i get this? or do i need more lift ?
Look at getting higher clearance aftermarket fenders to run those taller tires. It might be less than a new susp lift.

Like these.
TJ Tube Fender Kit [SFW-50013] - $234.95 : Sniper Fabworks 888-999-8149
 
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****, i am confuzed, does he have a TJ or a ranger?
 
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****, i am confuzed, does he have a TJ or a ranger?
I got confused too....from what I've gathered, someone put a down payment on his Jeep, so he put a downpayment on a Ranger/Maz.
 
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Man i wish i could find deals like that for 98+ Trucks lol.. And yeh im not to sure whats going on aside from the fact thast he wants to put 35's on a mazda lol
 
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will sorry for the bad spelling and **** ,

but ya i got a down on the jeep, then i put a down on the truck.

what are you running for a lift _97_4X4_? .

...... and my jeep can fit 37s with no cuting .. but cant turn them.. dam 4cyl.
 
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^^5.38s
 
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and i would never go with a 5" body lift. i think any body lift is stupid .. but the 3 that is on the truck is going to stay.


Originally Posted by _97_4X4_
You're probably gonna need the 4" susp lift since you already have a body lift... go with 2" front spacers as well...
how much lift do you have on your truck? because thats a nice ride.
 
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Originally Posted by fx4wannabe
if you can find it go with a 5"body lift
I think he was joking
 
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I don't think he was at all...
 
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not to get off topic, but i dont think alot of people actually understand what body lift is. for example this rich little dumbass at my school was talking about how hes buying a truck with an 8 inch body lift. i told him good luck i hope the body doesnt break off the hocky pucks.
 
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im gonna revoke your man cards
 
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