Body Lifts

[CntStpTheStnk06]

So i have been thinking about doing an 1.25" body lift on my tj. i curently have a 2.5 inch lift and it will give me a little extra clearance to run 33's. What are the pros and cons to the body lift ( keep in mind it is only a 1.25" bl not 3 ). Also any suggestions with what lift to go with or any install tips?

thanks!!

[MikalCarbine]

I had a thread somewhere on this but couldn't find it, here's some stuff I can recall off my head.

Body lift pros -
Lower center of gravity per inch with BL vs SL
Allows tummy tuck and other mods in future
Allows more tire clearance

Cons -
Larger than 1.25" is usually frowned upon
1" MML is recommended with BL otherwise you need to relocate fan shroud (no big deal)

install tips - [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVaKjN8bwnk[/ame]

I've read the JKS is well constructed and well worth the money. Others will say buy some 1/1.25" pucks from polyperformance piece it together yourself

[grundlepunch]

do the mml with the body lift, i recommend it. no down side to the body lift other then it looks ugly 1.25" would be the biggest i would go. go with the jks kit

[Pete]

the 1.25 kit is the body mount just extended, much safer then the spacers you put between the body and factory mount.

[CntStpTheStnk06]

ya that is the reason im doing the 1.25" seems like it is the best lift height withought effecting the vehicle to much. and ya a 1 inch mml is in the plan, i just know about them already

i have 2.5 inch Sus lift with slight driveline vibes. so i planned on lifting the motor to eliminate those and i figured that the 1.25 will not affect the handling or performance overall, it will just add height.

And noted that the jks kit is the way to go!! now first hand experience on installing one?? anyone want to warn me of any tricks or tips?

[Pete]

start spraying the bolts down a few days in advance

[MikalCarbine]

With the immaculate condition (rust free) your rig is you could probably look at the body mount bolts and they'd fall out

[Zullock Holmes]

1" Daystar is the way to go, nice kit, very simple. I've done 4 or 5. Fast and easy to do too, they replace those crappy OEM body mounts and allow you to use our skid plates.

[CntStpTheStnk06]

1" Daystar is the way to go, nice kit, very simple. I've done 4 or 5. Fast and easy to do too, they replace those crappy OEM body mounts and allow you to use our skid plates.

hmmmmm thasts a good point..

[CntStpTheStnk06]

With the immaculate condition (rust free) your rig is you could probably look at the body mount bolts and they'd fall out

dude not after this winter in vt

[grundlepunch]

Put anti-seize on every body mount bolt when you put them back in

[Schickos881]

Both me and ErikVilla run the jks 1.25 bl with the 1"mml real easy install, and i dont feel any differance on those off camber hills with the body being raised up an extra inch. There is always a little bit of adjusting the Tcase linkage with body lifts. Some people run the drop brackets, i choose to ditch the oem set up and go with a skyjacker linkage. I cracked my fuel bezel when i was putting it back together, my mistake

[CntStpTheStnk06]

Both me and ErikVilla run the jks 1.25 bl with the 1"mml real easy install, and i dont feel any differance on those off camber hills with the body being raised up an extra inch. There is always a little bit of adjusting the Tcase linkage with body lifts. Some people run the drop brackets, i choose to ditch the oem set up and go with a skyjacker linkage. I cracked my fuel bezel when i was putting it back together, my mistake

Did the sky jacker system eliminate all issues caused by the body lift? or in other terms if you were to do it again would you use the same setup?

[Schickos881]

Yup

[CntStpTheStnk06]

Yup