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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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Home made body lift?

How hard would it be to make some 1'' body spacers for a pu. Im pretty sure id have to replace bolts for longer ones. I just need to lift it an inch. Or would i be better off just buying a whole body lift kit?
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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I've seen people use hockey pucks before. not sure how well they really hold up though.

I would just get a 1" body lift.

what size 285 are you trying to fit?
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by xxxtreme22r
I've seen people use hockey pucks before. not sure how well they really hold up though.

I would just get a 1" body lift.

what size 285 are you trying to fit?
Yeah i thought about some of that hard composite like stuff. Jw cause just a 1'' is over 100 dollars.

Either 285 70 or 285 75, im gonna tweek my t bar and lift the rear, to get a little clearence before a do the whole body lift
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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15's or 16's?
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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16's so i can keep the wheels i have on it now there like 7 in maybe 8
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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To lift the Cab & Bed on my 83 I added a body mount set from PROTHANE for a Jeep CJ5 they worked perfect and they do not cost that much. The kit contains 14 bushings and are available in RED or BLACK. For new hardware I went to the local hardware store and got new grade 8 bolts, washers and lock nuts. I am a dealer for Energy Suspension Products & PROTHANE so if your interested send me a "Personal Message". I am leaving for Sierra Trek on Tuesday but will be back to the store on August 16th.

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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Here is a picture of the CJ5 body mount set that I forgot to attach in a earlier post.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Check out 4crawler.com Roger is a member of YT and makes a great body lift at a great price
http://4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/ProductLine.shtml
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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you know what i just relized...hockey pucks are a darn good idea
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by awsumfn
To lift the Cab & Bed on my 83 I used a body mount set from PROTHANE for a Jeep CJ5 they worked perfect and they do not cost that much. The kit contains 14 bushings and are available in RED or BLACK. For new hardware I went to the local hardware store and got new grade 8 bolts, washers and lock nuts. I am a dealer for Energy Suspension Products & PROTHANE so if your interested send me a "Personal Message". I am leaving for Sierra Trek on Tuesday but will be back to the store on August 16th.
Ok might be interested ill let u know, and thanks
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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Check out 4crawler.com Roger is a member of YT and makes a great body lift at a great price
http://4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/ProductLine.shtml
Sounds good, so is it like a YT deal sort of thing or just low prices in general
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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From: Nashville TN. I can help you if you're close BUT NOBODY CAN HELP YOU IF YOU DON'T FILL YOUR LOCATION IN!
Do the 4Crawler and not only do you eliminate any guess work, but all.. I SAY ALL the little knick knacks that are needed come with...


Do it right... We all know there's enough half assed trucks running around. There doesn't need to be anymore.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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Yeah dont even cheap out on the cheapest mod..
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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From: Nashville TN. I can help you if you're close BUT NOBODY CAN HELP YOU IF YOU DON'T FILL YOUR LOCATION IN!
lolololololololololo!
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 85gijunk4x4
you know what i just relized...hockey pucks are a darn good idea
yeah they work, but they wear down pretty quick.
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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Check out 4crawler.com Roger is a member of YT and makes a great body lift at a great price
http://4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/ProductLine.shtml
Ive searched the whole body lift section and i have yet to figure out how u order just the 89-95 pu body lift and hardware kit, its all weird u just click on links and it just takes u to different spots on the page?
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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SKY-MAN has a 1" body lift kit with hardware for $69 and is a really nice kit
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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ya man just buy a whole kit. theres alot more to it than just the body lift pucks!!!
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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4Crawler ftw...
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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yeah they work, but they wear down pretty quick.
you know what else i just relized? that makes sense...thx for the warning too lol
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