suspension lift or body lift

[jwyshrek]

I have a question about lifting...

Can someone briefly give an outline of the advantage/disadvantage of a body lift vs. suspension lift.

Seems like most people here do suspension lift (i.e. cornfed, revtek...), but very few (I think I just saw one) do body lifts.

thanks,
j

 

[toybox]

I have a question about lifting...

Can someone briefly give an outline of the advantage/disadvantage of a body lift vs. suspension lift.

Seems like most people here do suspension lift (i.e. cornfed, revtek...), but very few (I think I just saw one) do body lifts.

thanks,
j

Body lifts are almost entirely for looks (and I don't really like that because all you do is get to see more of the frame.)

If you are doing it to enhance off-roadability than suspension lifts are the way to go.

 

[Good Times]

body lift pros:
retains stock suspension
easiest to lift
ability to add larger tires
cheap

body lift cons:
separation from body and frame
can only lift 1.5"

suspension lift pros:
more travel (in most cases) due to improved suspension setup
ability to add larger tires
safer lifting option

suspension lift cons:
installation is not as easy as body lift
expensive
can only lift 3"

I'm sure there's more but I'm having a brain fart. Personally if you're looking to lift, always go suspension first and if you still need more, go body lift. not the other way around.

 

[jwyshrek]

thanks for the info guys.

j

 

[Colemanfu]

It depends on the goal for your rig. I put a BL (along with 4in susp lift) on my old Ranger just for a bit more tire clearance - If I could have don it again I would have just cut the fenders. Turned out to be pretty top heavy- remember you want that center of gavity as low as you can. I am also not a fan of the frame showing so much - not much of a problem for a Ranger but the 4Runner has some frame hanging below the body to start with (much like a GMC). Most pick a BL for the low cost.

Good luck.

 

[RonMAIDEN]

Body lifts also interfere with the stock geometry of the stability of the vehicle where replacing the suspension has much less effect and is safer for a DD.

 

[jwyshrek]

Thanks.

What's DD?

 

[sharp4runr]

What's DD?

Daily Driver.

 

[jwyshrek]

ah, thanks.

 

[RunnerUp]

yeah, body lifts are basically useless, although i hear with my current suspension, if i put on a 1" i could tuck 35" tires, but i dont know if it is worth it