are body lifts bad ?
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are body lifts bad ?
i (well my wife) has a 2006 scab that i am working on. i did a 3 inch leveling kit and want to do a 3 inch body lift in addition. my brother told me that i do not want to do a body lift because of ride quality. is this true? also i have seen where 3 inch leveling kit is too much. has anyone actually had trouble with this. thanks for any info as i am a newbie to 4x4's
i plan to do 33" tires on 20" wheels
i plan to do 33" tires on 20" wheels
Last edited by sikcvc; 08-15-2008 at 11:34 PM. Reason: forgot
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There is nothing wrong with a properly designed body lift like the Performance Accessories kits. I'm on my third truck with a PA body lift and have never had a problem. They don't have any affect on ride quality.
Also, if you are referring to an 04-08 F-150, 3 inches is too much lift and will cause premature ball joint wear.
Also, if you are referring to an 04-08 F-150, 3 inches is too much lift and will cause premature ball joint wear.
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ride quality is not altered at all with a body lift. it is the oversize tires that alter the ride, as well as the leveling kit. body lifts are pretty safe, the only thing i would not be comfortable doing is jumping a truck w/ one, always a stupid idea to me. i've offroaded my truck pretty hard w/ a body lift, and it has held up just fine.
unbolt the 3 in leveling kit, and downsize to a 2-2.5'' kit. it WILL save you $ in the long run.
unbolt the 3 in leveling kit, and downsize to a 2-2.5'' kit. it WILL save you $ in the long run.
Last edited by minimonster17; 08-15-2008 at 10:46 PM. Reason: more info
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