i have an 01 4x4 crew, wanted to get a 6inch lift but gas is to much. so im thinking about a 3 inch body lift? anyone have pictures? how does it drive and what tires can you run?

 

yes, i just did mine. you can clear 35's with them. however, if you plan on using the stock rims, they will rub slightly at full lock on sloped terrains. on flat terrain, no rubbing at full lock. a wider rim would fix that. it handles no different with a bl than it does stock, the tires/wheels are what changes the ride quality. i haven't posted any pics yet, but i will tonight. check out jk007's, kevin24's, and wandell's galleries for pics. we all have the 97-03 body style, and jk007 and wandell have the SCREW. kevin24 and i have the extended cab.

 

Go with the 6in lift if you can afford it, the gas milage between a 3in lift and 6in is like zero plus the 6in lift will ride better, dont get me wrong there is nothing wrong with body lifts I have one too but after I put the 6in on it just rode better to me, the reason mine rode rough with the 3in body lift is because I had the torsion bars tightend all the way up, either way will be better than looking than stock.

 

I also have pics of the install process on a SCREW in my gallery as well. Not sure if you plan on having it installed or doing it yourself. I can't speak to a better ride quality with a 6" suspension lift on our model truck because I haven't ran one yet. However, a body lift will not effect your ride quality at all because you aren't touching the suspension. I installed the body lift and also threw a set of Bilstiens on my trcuk cause I needed new shocks anyway, and I am extremely pleased with the looks and the ride.

 

I agree. I have pics in my gallary with 33's and 35's.

 

to jk007, what you have done is what im looking for, i will have it profesionaly installed because im only 16 and i could probablly do it, but i don't want to take the risk of messing stuff up, and im busy.. but did you get a bracket to relocate your bumper? and im worried the 45' will look funny sitting 3 inches below the bumper. i wanna run 35 inch terra grapplers on 20 inch rockstars

 

The Performance Accessories body lift comes with everything you need including front and rear bumper relocation brackets.

 

i'm not sure if you could clear that big of a rim/tire on just a body lift, anyone else care to chime in?

 

You mean a 35x12.50? JK007 and myself are both running them. As far as wheel size, it doesn't matter if it's a 35x12.50-16 or a 35x12.50-24.

 

Sorry guys, been out of the loop the last few days. As Wandell stated, the kit comes with everything you need. You are not going to want to run anything bigger than a 35 x 12.50 tire or a 315/75/16... I can't speak to rim size, Wandell could probably answer that better than I can.

Be prepared to spend about $600-$1000 for the install if you aren't doing it yourself.

Any other questions, feel free to ask.

 

A 16x10 with 4.5 inches of backspacing will be perfect.

 

mine rode fine with a body lift...I ran 35 inch tires on stock rims...they rubbed at full lock and I had to trim the valence..if it was me If go with the 6 inch because you will want more...I did and ended up spending money on a 3.5 spindle lift...wish I would have just done the 7.5 fabtech

 

I have a 3" PA Body lift and running 285/70/17 (33's). I am going to get a 6" Fabtech lift and 35/12.50/17. As said before, if your are thinking about a lift kit(6") I would save your money and get, cuz like most people, once you get a 3" body you are going to want to go bigger. Anyway, check my gallery for pics.

 

Got that right^^^^^
I am also going to stack a 6 inch Fabtech on my BL when i have the money!! I love that look

OP, as stated the PA BL comes with everything you need including bumper relocation brackets. Expect to loose power with 35's and heavier rims.

bumper brackets.....

 

I have a 3"BL on my truck with 315's on 16x10 wheels with 4.5 backspace I have my torsion bars cranked 3 turns and the only thing I have done was cut the front valance a little to keep the tires from rubbing when I hit a hole or a steap driveway. If you can get a 6"suspension I would do that but if not you will be happy with the BL I am 6'3" and I have to hop in my truck now LOL I plan on some day putting on a 6"suspension with 37's