Why are body lifts bad? (or are they?)
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When I heard BLs I just got to thinking pristine rigs I remember in the high school parking lot with 28's and fancy tail lights which never saw so much as a dirt road.
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My responses in red italics below.
I don't like body lifts at ALL.
The ONLY advantage is tire clearance...
Approach and departure angles are increased in some vehicles after the BL.
The MANY disadvantages:
The ONLY advantage is tire clearance...
Approach and departure angles are increased in some vehicles after the BL.
The MANY disadvantages:
- Raised COG
A suspension lift does this too, to a greater degree - Shifter complications
Assumes you have a manual tranny and gear box. There's no shifter complications on a 4th gen 4Runner, for example. - Increased body roll on roads
Can happen from a suspension lift, too. - Often makes your bed unusable for heavy loads
- Increased chance of failure on older bodies
- Leaves the dreaded gap between frame and body
This is a matter of opinion, not a + or -. - Doesn't increase ground clearance at all
Approach and departure angles are increased in some vehicles after the BL. More ground clearance is provided at the rocker panels. - Cost $$$
A suspension lift costs 10x a body lift.
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I have a 3" body lift and 4" of suspension lift. (Chevy Springs in rear)
I did it to better fit my 35's at full articulation.
Body roll is not a problem with my truck. I take corners fairly fast for my size truck but don't have a big issue with excessive body roll. Even when offloading I've had my truck way over on its side and not rolled it. I did notice that when I put the Chevy springs in the rear my truck does seem to take corners allot better. before it seemed like it was going to roll over. I still get body roll but the truck handles better.
I did it to better fit my 35's at full articulation.
Body roll is not a problem with my truck. I take corners fairly fast for my size truck but don't have a big issue with excessive body roll. Even when offloading I've had my truck way over on its side and not rolled it. I did notice that when I put the Chevy springs in the rear my truck does seem to take corners allot better. before it seemed like it was going to roll over. I still get body roll but the truck handles better.
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I'm planning to get a 3 inch block lift for the rear and 2.5" front spacer.
I shall be fine, not doing any crazy rock climbing , just city ,some off road mud and Alaska winter snow.
I shall be fine, not doing any crazy rock climbing , just city ,some off road mud and Alaska winter snow.
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