how low can u go???

j-stonesdime · 10-04-2008, 11:55 AM

i have a 98 4x4 4dr jimmy, i just lowered it 2/3 but i wont more!! i used 3" leafs and took the ajuster bolts all the way out to get the 2/3 and i have keys on the way for the front but i was just wondering how low you can go without screwin up the four wheel drive?

AE86 SR5 · 10-07-2008, 08:30 AM

Did you completely take them out? I am pretty sure its 4in, check out the lowered section.

Back_N_Black · 10-14-2008, 03:07 PM

id say 4" thats what im thinking anyways, its 4wd though, why not raise it? or buy a 2wd blazer. Lowering a 4wd is just wrong in my book, but it is different lol

joshuaT · 10-14-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Back_N_Black

id say 4" thats what im thinking anyways, its 4wd though, why not raise it? or buy a 2wd blazer. Lowering a 4wd is just wrong in my book, but it is different lol

I agree unless it's all wheel drive.

Back_N_Black · 10-16-2008, 02:05 PM

All wheel drive lol, I wanna bravada soooo bad lol.

j-stonesdime · 10-16-2008, 10:32 PM

i lowered it because i cant afford to lift it and figured it would look good lowered on some 20's or 22's. im just not sure if its 3 or 4 inchs before the front drive shafts start binding. (all wheel drive would be sweet)

Joker Relentless · 10-19-2008, 10:02 AM

You're not going to be able to go really low with a static suspension if you plan on eventually running 20's or 22's. It can be done, but its a PITA when you get ready to turn your wheels.

j-stonesdime · 10-19-2008, 10:38 AM

PITA? ok well how low would u say i could go with 20`s?

Joker Relentless · 10-19-2008, 11:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by j-stonesdime

PITA? ok well how low would u say i could go with 20`s?

PITA = Pain In The Ass

Just measure it after you've already got the wheel on with your wheels turned as far as you can. I'm running Belltech 2" drop coils in the front of my truck with 20's. I'm rubbing my frame and my anit-sway bar when I turn to full lock and that can't be helped, but if I put on more than about another inch of drop I would start rubbing on my fenders. You defintly don't want that. The last thing you want to happen is drop it a lot, then spend the money on wheels just to find out you can only turn your wheels an inch or so before you start ripping up your tires and fender sheet metal.

bmxbang · 10-19-2008, 11:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Joker Relentless

PITA = Pain In The Ass

Just measure it after you've already got the wheel on with your wheels turned as far as you can. I'm running Belltech 2" drop coils in the front of my truck with 20's. I'm rubbing my frame and my anit-sway bar when I turn to full lock and that can't be helped, but if I put on more than about another inch of drop I would start rubbing on my fenders. You defintly don't want that. The last thing you want to happen is drop it a lot, then spend the money on wheels just to find out you can only turn your wheels an inch or so before you start ripping up your tires and fender sheet metal.

im running a 5/6 with 20s

you have a truck... i have a blazer.

Joker Relentless · 10-19-2008, 11:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bmxbang

im running a 5/6 with 20s you have a truck... i have a blazer.

front fenders are the same thought right? how did you get away with not rubbing on the fender?

i'm not saying that he CAN'T do it, i was just saying that he might run into issues.

bmxbang · 10-19-2008, 12:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Joker Relentless

front fenders are the same thought right? how did you get away with not rubbing on the fender?

i'm not saying that he CAN'T do it, i was just saying that he might run into issues.

i dont rub at all i have a 245/35/20. blazers are just dumb and sit up higher than s-10s my 5/6 drop looks like a 4/5 when compared to a 5/6 on an s10.

Joker Relentless · 10-19-2008, 12:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bmxbang

i dont rub at all i have a 245/35/20. blazers are just dumb and sit up higher than s-10s my 5/6 drop looks like a 4/5 when compared to a 5/6 on an s10.

That would be one of the differences. My truck is running a 245/45/20 on a 2/4. I've only got about an inch of clearence that I could lower mine before I started hitting my fenders.

j-stonesdime · 10-19-2008, 04:04 PM

yea im doing this on a 98 jimmy, but BMXBANG is their a difference between 2 and 4 wheel drive as far as how low u can go with 20s? and what BS r u running front and rear because when i get the 20s i would like them to sit the same and not in more in the rear.

Back_N_Black · 10-19-2008, 04:15 PM

lower 4x4 on 20's? If you dont have money to lift it where are you going to get the money for the 20's? I hate 20's on 4x4's they look sooo outta place.

Id just raise it on soft 8's it would look good. plus those wheels are cheap.

j-stonesdime · 10-19-2008, 06:05 PM

i drive 45 minutes to work thats why i cant aford it, and me and my dad own a tire shop and i sell wheels soo.... but anyways i just like the low look better anyways. i put soft 8s on it when i first got the truck but put them on my s10 when i sold it and went back to the stockers cause they had new tires on them.

4UH8Rs · 10-23-2008, 03:02 AM

<--seven inches up front. doesnt rub fender lips

10-04-2008, 11:55 AM	#1
j-stonesdime Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12 Location: User is: OffLine	how low can u go??? i have a 98 4x4 4dr jimmy, i just lowered it 2/3 but i wont more!! i used 3" leafs and took the ajuster bolts all the way out to get the 2/3 and i have keys on the way for the front but i was just wondering how low you can go without screwin up the four wheel drive?
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10-07-2008, 08:30 AM	#2
AE86 SR5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 751 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? Did you completely take them out? I am pretty sure its 4in, check out the lowered section.
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10-14-2008, 03:07 PM	#3
Back_N_Black static is where its at Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,456 Location: Mt. Washington, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? id say 4" thats what im thinking anyways, its 4wd though, why not raise it? or buy a 2wd blazer. Lowering a 4wd is just wrong in my book, but it is different lol
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10-14-2008, 08:52 PM	#4
joshuaT Still fixing the Blazer Age: 35 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 192 Location: North Las Vegas User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? Quote: Originally Posted by Back_N_Black id say 4" thats what im thinking anyways, its 4wd though, why not raise it? or buy a 2wd blazer. Lowering a 4wd is just wrong in my book, but it is different lol I agree unless it's all wheel drive.
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10-16-2008, 02:05 PM	#5
Back_N_Black static is where its at Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,456 Location: Mt. Washington, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? All wheel drive lol, I wanna bravada soooo bad lol.
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10-16-2008, 10:32 PM	#6
j-stonesdime Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? i lowered it because i cant afford to lift it and figured it would look good lowered on some 20's or 22's. im just not sure if its 3 or 4 inchs before the front drive shafts start binding. (all wheel drive would be sweet)
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10-19-2008, 10:02 AM	#7
Joker Relentless Who's got the fish? Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,914 Location: Antartica User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? You're not going to be able to go really low with a static suspension if you plan on eventually running 20's or 22's. It can be done, but its a PITA when you get ready to turn your wheels.
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10-19-2008, 10:38 AM	#8
j-stonesdime Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? PITA? ok well how low would u say i could go with 20`s?
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10-19-2008, 11:21 AM	#9
Joker Relentless Who's got the fish? Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,914 Location: Antartica User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? Quote: Originally Posted by j-stonesdime PITA? ok well how low would u say i could go with 20`s? PITA = Pain In The Ass Just measure it after you've already got the wheel on with your wheels turned as far as you can. I'm running Belltech 2" drop coils in the front of my truck with 20's. I'm rubbing my frame and my anit-sway bar when I turn to full lock and that can't be helped, but if I put on more than about another inch of drop I would start rubbing on my fenders. You defintly don't want that. The last thing you want to happen is drop it a lot, then spend the money on wheels just to find out you can only turn your wheels an inch or so before you start ripping up your tires and fender sheet metal.
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10-19-2008, 11:55 AM	#10
bmxbang Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,021 Location: Bluesprings, MO User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? Quote: Originally Posted by Joker Relentless PITA = Pain In The Ass Just measure it after you've already got the wheel on with your wheels turned as far as you can. I'm running Belltech 2" drop coils in the front of my truck with 20's. I'm rubbing my frame and my anit-sway bar when I turn to full lock and that can't be helped, but if I put on more than about another inch of drop I would start rubbing on my fenders. You defintly don't want that. The last thing you want to happen is drop it a lot, then spend the money on wheels just to find out you can only turn your wheels an inch or so before you start ripping up your tires and fender sheet metal. im running a 5/6 with 20s you have a truck... i have a blazer.
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10-19-2008, 11:59 AM	#11
Joker Relentless Who's got the fish? Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,914 Location: Antartica User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? Quote: Originally Posted by bmxbang im running a 5/6 with 20s you have a truck... i have a blazer. front fenders are the same thought right? how did you get away with not rubbing on the fender? i'm not saying that he CAN'T do it, i was just saying that he might run into issues. Last edited by Joker Relentless : 10-19-2008 at 12:00 PM.
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10-19-2008, 12:07 PM	#12
bmxbang Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,021 Location: Bluesprings, MO User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? Quote: Originally Posted by Joker Relentless front fenders are the same thought right? how did you get away with not rubbing on the fender? i'm not saying that he CAN'T do it, i was just saying that he might run into issues. i dont rub at all i have a 245/35/20. blazers are just dumb and sit up higher than s-10s my 5/6 drop looks like a 4/5 when compared to a 5/6 on an s10.
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10-19-2008, 12:14 PM	#13
Joker Relentless Who's got the fish? Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,914 Location: Antartica User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? Quote: Originally Posted by bmxbang i dont rub at all i have a 245/35/20. blazers are just dumb and sit up higher than s-10s my 5/6 drop looks like a 4/5 when compared to a 5/6 on an s10. That would be one of the differences. My truck is running a 245/45/20 on a 2/4. I've only got about an inch of clearence that I could lower mine before I started hitting my fenders.
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10-19-2008, 04:04 PM	#14
j-stonesdime Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? yea im doing this on a 98 jimmy, but BMXBANG is their a difference between 2 and 4 wheel drive as far as how low u can go with 20s? and what BS r u running front and rear because when i get the 20s i would like them to sit the same and not in more in the rear.
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10-19-2008, 04:15 PM	#15
Back_N_Black static is where its at Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,456 Location: Mt. Washington, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? lower 4x4 on 20's? If you dont have money to lift it where are you going to get the money for the 20's? I hate 20's on 4x4's they look sooo outta place. Id just raise it on soft 8's it would look good. plus those wheels are cheap.
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10-19-2008, 06:05 PM	#16
j-stonesdime Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? i drive 45 minutes to work thats why i cant aford it, and me and my dad own a tire shop and i sell wheels soo.... but anyways i just like the low look better anyways. i put soft 8s on it when i first got the truck but put them on my s10 when i sold it and went back to the stockers cause they had new tires on them.
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10-23-2008, 03:02 AM	#17
4UH8Rs Blazer User Age: 19 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 330 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: how low can u go??? <--seven inches up front. doesnt rub fender lips
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