BILLET ALUMINUM 1" BL ?

blackjeep04 · 01-12-2005, 04:45 PM

Is a Billet Aluminum BL any better then the rest on the market (ex. poly).

**zachv** · 01-12-2005, 07:07 PM

A "billet" of aluminum just means that it is one piece as opposed to being fabricated from a few pieces and welded together. Billet is not a level of quality and the term could easily be interchanged with piece, as in "This is made from a piece of aluminum". It is a marketing ploy so I would say go for the cheapest ones that are well made.

Semprini · 01-12-2005, 08:57 PM

I imagine you'd get more noise in the cabin, and I can't think of any positive reasons to use solid aluminum for a BL. Sounds like a gimmick to attract billet fetishist/boy racer types.

RMeak · 01-12-2005, 09:06 PM

I had bought and installed a set of Teraflex billet body lift pucks on my first Jeep. Ploy or boyricer racer or what ever I will tell you this..after buying a less expensive poly lift kit (i.e. Performance Accesories brand) I quickly returned the "poly" pucks and spent the extrs dough on the Tera Kit. The self centering/aligning lift pucks was without a doubt the quickest eaisest modification I made to that Jeep, and I would without a doubt buy those "billet" pucks again even if it makes my current jeep look like a "ricerracer" what ever

Optik45 · 01-12-2005, 09:16 PM

I went with MORE alum pucks mainly because I got a great deal on them, but second, I like the idea of not having to worry about them cracking or rotting like Polys.

**mrblaine** · 01-12-2005, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Semprini

I imagine you'd get more noise in the cabin, and I can't think of any positive reasons to use solid aluminum for a BL. Sounds like a gimmick to attract billet fetishist/boy racer types.

It's a 1" lift. You would only get more noise if you stupidly removed your stock rubber mounts and tossed them.

Purely contextual.

Semprini · 01-12-2005, 10:00 PM

So they're meant to be used in conjunction with the stock pucks? That makes perfect sense.

blackjeep04 · 01-12-2005, 10:02 PM

I came across this on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT. It seemed like a reasonable price but is the quality anygood. I don't care about looks I just want to do a BL . I'm up for suggestions based purely on experience.

rubi-soho · 01-13-2005, 12:18 AM

The JKS ones are self centering also....but a little pricy for a BL....and they are 1.25" dont know why though...

**mrblaine** · 01-13-2005, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by rubi-soho

The JKS ones are self centering also....but a little pricy for a BL....and they are 1.25" dont know why though...

That extra bit of height makes a difference if you are trying to go flat with a belly skid. I run an 1 3/8's just because I didn't want any more body lift than necessary.

blackjeep04 · 01-14-2005, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rubi-soho

The JKS ones are self centering also....but a little pricy for a BL....and they are 1.25" dont know why though...

I came across this site on the JKS it's not priced to bad and shipping is free, although it suggest to use a motor mount kit so I'm back to my first question is this necassary (motor mount lift)?

http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/p...idproduct=9503

blackjeep04 · 01-14-2005, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by remington300

I came across this site on the JKS it's not priced to bad and shipping is free, although it suggest to use a motor mount kit so I'm back to my first question is this necassary (motor mount lift)?

http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/p...idproduct=9503

Here's an review on the BBl, MML.

Installed the JKS 1.25' body lift kit along with the JKS MML kit and an OME suspension lift on a 2004 Jeep Rubicon. Not a bad install, the rear ones are tough, but some buddies helped and it went very smooth, not more than 3 hours for the install. The ride is great!

What The? · 01-14-2005, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by remington300

I came across this site on the JKS it's not priced to bad and shipping is free, although it suggest to use a motor mount kit so I'm back to my first question is this necassary (motor mount lift)?

http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/p...idproduct=9503

I just bought those BL & MML Spacers from them. Great on the phone, ordered Monday, got it Wednesday as promised. I'll install tonight or tomorrow morning. I can't answer for you if you need the MML, but I will because of my OBA.

losttj · 01-14-2005, 06:49 AM

I installed the Currie 1" BL on my TJ. The pucks were some type of black plastic and measured 1 1/4 ". The kit included new rubber supports for the front grill area. I installed the MORE 1" BL on my wife's Rubi and the kit came with 1" aluminum pucks, a relocation bracket for the transfer case shifter, a riser for the steering support, and spacers to go under the rubber grill supports. I also installed a MML on both. If you get aluminum pucks, I read that it is a good idea to put anti-sieze compound on the bolts to keep them from corroding inside the pucks.

Both kits had their unique installation difficulties.

Currie kit: The rubber grill supports were a PITA to install.
The MORE kit: Had to install shifter relocation bracket and steering support bracket. Also, I had to paint the pucks because I didn't like the looks of the plain aluminum finish.

Some things for you to consider.