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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mudy 07 rubicon
I think I am just going to go with the 2.5 TF BB and a 1 inch body lift. What body lift would you guys recommend?

I have a 2" BB and just put the Performance Accesories 1" body lift on today. Very happy with the results. Now, once myy 33's wear down, It'll be on 35's I would show you pics, but it is dark and raining, so those will have to wait until tomorrow.
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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You might look at the Teraflex 2.5" coil lift. It will give you about 3" and shouldn't need driveshaft replacement.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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I have decided to go with a Teraflex 2.5 Coil Lift right now and maybe upgrade later. However, will i be able to fit 35's with this lift. I was looking at the one inch body lift but i am under the impression it is not easy to put on and can be very costly.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mudy 07 rubicon
I have decided to go with a Teraflex 2.5 Coil Lift right now and maybe upgrade later. However, will i be able to fit 35's with this lift. I was looking at the one inch body lift but i am under the impression it is not easy to put on and can be very costly.
Both of your impressions are wrong. You could probably install a body lift in less than an hour, and the least expensive kit only costs $105.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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Body lifts are (with the exception of drilling holes in your mirrors) about the easiest mod you can do.

seriously, so easy a Geico Rep could do it.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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ohh i was told that they are expensive to put on. also, on quadratec it says that the performance accessories body lift should be put on by a mechanic and it can take 8 to 10 hours!!! im guessing this isnt true?
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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It took me around an hour and a half, alone, in my garage.

Kit: $105 + Shop rate for 1.5 hours, whatever that is now, around $150 total?

so about $255ish if you never touch it yourself.


Edit: OH, if you have a manual, there is slightly more work involved in clearance for the shifter.

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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by HappyCurmudgeon
It took me around an hour and a half, alone, in my garage.
alone I thought your kids helped?
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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lol!

if you can call it that. My littlest one likes all the shiney sockets, and has a tendency to want to go work on her powerwheels with them.

As cute as that is, it can get a bit frustrating.


This thread may help. PA Body Lift special

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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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well good to know.. hopefully ill be doing all this before the east coast jk fest. I noticed that you were signed up for it, HappyCurmudgeon. You still going?
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