LIft kits in stock and who has them?
12-05-2006, 08:06 AM
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I don't see body lifts as a last resort for those on a budget. This thread was leaning toward the budget style lifts and a body lift (~$200) definately fits into that catagory. Agreed that some body lifts are not very appealing aesthetically, but they are an excellent way to add more tire clearance. True ground clearance should be measured at the axle. A 37" tire will give more axle clearance then a 35". In the Jeep world the benefit can be to gain the extra clearance while keeping the CG lower compared to gaining the same amount of lift with all suspension.
I am not saying everyone should go out and buy a body lift but it is still reasonable option. Just like suspension lifts, body lifts have come a long way in the last few years. They are just blocks and bolts anymore.
I am not saying everyone should go out and buy a body lift but it is still reasonable option. Just like suspension lifts, body lifts have come a long way in the last few years. They are just blocks and bolts anymore.
While a body lift will allow you to install bigger tires, which will ultimately give you more axle clearance, it'll do nothing for you in terms of axle articulation and overall performance on the trail. And, depending on the kind of wheeling you do, maybe that's fine. But if I had to choose between a 2" budget boost and a 2" body lift, I'd personally have to go with the budget boost.
Just my 2¢
12-05-2006, 08:19 AM
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i see an intresting point in this. i have a 3" suspension lift on order to clear my 35" tires with no problems. but in the future if i ever wish to up to 37"s the body lift would enable me to do so correct? while maintaining my current 3" lift geomeotry. and still enable me to avoid the extra cost of changing axles and such. with the exception of gears of course. so from a cost point of view. it seems ideal! more so to the non-hardcore wheelers out there that aren't climbing huge rock faces and such.
4" lifts run in the $1,000+ zone where a 3" and 1" body lift would be much more affordable. still clear same tires and in all honesty i could live without that extra 1" of suspension travel. the axle clearance seems more important.
just my observation
4" lifts run in the $1,000+ zone where a 3" and 1" body lift would be much more affordable. still clear same tires and in all honesty i could live without that extra 1" of suspension travel. the axle clearance seems more important.
just my observation
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12-05-2006, 12:57 PM
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xravn, you are correct on your theory. One thing to note also is that just because you go up 1" in lift doesn't always mean you get 1" additional wheel travel. Ultimately, wheel travel is dictated by bump stop position and shock length. These will vary slightly from lift to lift. Technical, if it is set up right, you could get comparable wheel travel for a 3" and 4" kit.
12-05-2006, 05:01 PM
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Body lifts NOT!!!!! a 1 inch is ok in combination with a suspension lift. Theproblems with body lifts are your tranny and transfer case may not shift properly, this has been what I have seen. anyway you will regret getting anything greater than a 1 inch body lift. Papabear PS: Save your money and get a decent 2.5 inch buget lift if money is a problem or you are on a tight budget.
12-06-2006, 04:06 AM
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What is wrong with BDS stuff? I have used a lot of their stuff and never had a problem....plus can't beat the warranty.
Have you used their stuff before? Who do you suggest?
Have you used their stuff before? Who do you suggest?
12-06-2006, 01:36 PM
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What is wrong with BDS stuff? I have used a lot of their stuff and never had a problem
plus can't beat the warranty.
Who do you suggest?