I have a 07 4dr jk and already have a 3inch suspension lift and now maybe want to do a 1-2 body lift! What are pros and cons? Has anyone installed by them selves?
Has a 2" body lift on an 87 K5 Blazer. I couldn't stand it because it made it look a bit goofy and the bumpers looked way off with the gaps. Would ask for pics of the people that have done it.
My dad was wanting to do a 2inch but I was thinking only one cause I didn't want to see the frame to much. Also wondering if my father and I can install it? Or should u not mess with it?
They're a pain in the butt, but doable as DIY for the inexperienced. with patience, and several scissor jacks, you should be good to go. Soak the body mount bolts down real well with PB blaster or something to that nature, prior to removal...some of them can be a real pain (at least that was my experience on my older vehicles).
What are you using the body lift for, I should ask? In lieu of a suspension lift? What size tires are you wanting to run? Give us a little back story...we might provide you with a few alternative options...
They're a pain in the butt, but doable as DIY for the inexperienced. with patience, and several scissor jacks, you should be good to go. Soak the body mount bolts down real well with PB blaster or something to that nature, prior to removal...some of them can be a real pain (at least that was my experience on my older vehicles).
What are you using the body lift for, I should ask? In lieu of a suspension lift? What size tires are you wanting to run? Give us a little back story...we might provide you with a few alternative options...
I have already have a 3" lift and I'm running 35s. Not really looking to run bigger tires just wanting to bring it up and inch or so and would like to stay away from buying a whole new 4-5 inch kit you know
I have already have a 3" lift and I'm running 35s. Not really looking to run bigger tires just wanting to bring it up and inch or so and would like to stay away from buying a whole new 4-5 inch kit you know
I am also toying with adding a 1" body lift for a little more clearance...I also have a 3" lift, but am running 37" tires.
3" is more than enough lift for 35s...if your only concern is the appearance of being bigger, have you considered flat fenders? Here are a couple choices, all of which will greatly increase the space between rubber and flare, giving you more articulation before rub, and the appearance of a larger stance (because of the extra space)
Bushwacker - very popular, but overpriced for four pieces of plastic, IMO
Smittybilt - cheap...won't hold up to big hits, but made of metal and for the cost, you can destroy them and replace at the same cost of the more expensive plastic ones. Install is a piece of cake (I had these at one point)
There are several heavy duty flat fenders available, but at a much greater cost, from Poison Spyder Customs, Offroad Evolution, and River Raider Offroad, to name a few
disclaimer - if you're doing flat flares, and already have 3" suspension, and only running 35s...I do not agree with your decision to add a 1" body lift. It is your Jeep though, so do what you will.
Does anyone actually have a picture of a JK with a 1 inch BL? I know people say they look terrible, but what are we basing this off? If you throw some aftermarket bumpers on there with a 1" BL, I would think it wouldn't be all that noticable.
Here ya go, 2.5" OME suspension lift and 1" body lift:
You can see the 1" aluminum spacers under the grille. I kinda like the way it looks. A 1" is easy to install. With a friend helping, you can do it in just a few hours. I think a 2" would start to look goofy. Click the "for sale" link in my sig if you would like to see more pics.
OR-FAB Swing-A-Way Tire / Gerry Can Carrier (with red metal cans and hi-lift). I had just emptied the gas cans, so they aren't shown in that pic.
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