BigBoy60

i am thinking abt putting a 3" body lift on my 1991 pickup...it has a 22re. I am wondering how bad would it affect my truck. on gas? power?

Tacoclimber

There are differing opinions on body lifts. Some like, some don't.

I have a 2" on my Tacoma. I dig it. Personally, I think 2" is the upper end of what is prudent. There are those with 3" lifts that have no issues, but keep in mind, you're going to be doing more modding with a 3" than with a 2".

Here. Read this: Body Lifts

Roger's pretty much the Toyota body lift guru. He's the man you wanna learn from.

dirtoyboy

lifting the body does nothing for you except you can clear larger tires and you have a slightly higher COG.....the only way it would affect power is by slowing you down from increased drag because the body is higher

Do it right the first time and get a SUSPENSION lift....will help you in more ways than one

dirtoyboy

good points...a 3inch BL is a lot more work than a one or two incher.....personally I dont run a body lift but would consider a one inch lift for certain reasons...mostly for drivetrain location...

Anything over 2 or 3 inches is too much IMO

Tacoclimber

I think THE biggest plus to a BL is the opportunity to do a drive train lift. That and a little extra room for wheel articulation.

The issue with COG I think is a moot one, as it can be argued either way.

As far as gas consumption, you'll probably experience more drag, but if you're worried about your mileage, don't start modding your truck. Most mods in the offroad realm hurt, not help, your gas mileage.

tacoma728

go for it, i don't regret mine any.

tacoma728

For Anyone Who Worries About Cog And Bodylifts, Has Issues, OR Just Doesn't Know How To Drive. Bottom Line.

UncleBob

I've never had an issue with any body lift I've ever installed. (Toyota, Nissan, Jeep, Chevy)

I put 3" on my '88. Pay attention to brake lines, and wires and such attached to firewall. Reroute if necessary. I made my own 'gap-guards' for the front with tractor tire inner-tubes. The rear didn't need it.

I wouldn't hesitate to install another one. Inexpensive way to clear bigger tires, that's all.

Ricer-X

i actually have a 3" BL arriving at my casa tomorrow for my 89 runner

tacoma728

Uncle Bob, I do like the work you've done on you're yota, and i agree, body lifts are trouble free. I think people overthink things. How is your fowl fetish? lol

Jay351

Do it! The only other alternative to get that amount of lift is bj spacers plus a healthy t-bar crank, or a bracket lift. The bracket lift does NOTHING but space the stock suspension 4" lower, weakening the whole assembly in the process. You will have FAR less issues with a 3" bl then a 4" bracket lift.

Im currently running a 3" bl and bj spacers, this is a FAR better combo then a straight bracket lift.

Would I do it again? Hell yeah! Ask anyone who installed a bl in their truck, it is the easiest and by far the most reliable way to lift a truck. Perfect for added clearance for bigger tires, approach and departure angles ( provided you lift your rear bumper accordingly). Plus it gives you more space to add sliders later on

Remember, most guys try to help people out with good advice but beware of web wheelers.

tacoma728

i made my own gapguards as well, bob. I used a pool liner like material i purchased from home depot for about twelve dollars. What did you find success with on your gapguards?

tacoma728

You're right Jay351, bodylifts are good, and safe. Only if you have common sense of course.

Jay351

Well provided you don't go booty fabbin things a body lift is probibly the "safest" (and I use that term loosely) way to lift a truck.

ovrrdrive

He didn't ask about the benefits or the drawbacks, or even what the general consensus on bl's is. He asked if it would effect power or gas mileage.

The answer is that it won't.

There would be a minor difference in aerodynamic drag, but I doubt you'd be able to measure it.

UncleBob

Not to derail, but do you have Pics? The Innertube thing worked OK for me, but was nearly impossible to get looking 'right', due to the tube curvature. I used door panel clips to fasten. How thick and sturdy is the pool liner? Didya find it in Black?


Honestly, the only birds I like are chicken. I like to eat their flesh and unhatched feti.

tacoma728

yes, actually it held up. I used them for the front after i did my 3" bodylift. That was nearly two years ago. Still holds up fine. I used rivets and drilled through the fender where necessary. Holds perfectly. It did come in black, yes. The rear I tried something different, and it only held up for roughly five months. I'm going back to the pond liner. All those chunks of mud and gravel finally tore them up in the back.

tacoma728

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