Yes they are. For the purpose you are using one for, I can see it being helpful though. There are ill effects. It throws the fitment of other components out of whack.

 

No, if you buy a kit, not stack gockey pucks or the like, and you reshim your body panels like you're supposed to the nthere is no downside to a body lift other than it doesn't net you any more suspension travel. I've installed lots of them, that was what I did for a living for a while. I worked at a 4wd shop and we sold a bunch of them.

 

No. A BL raises your COG, is hard on linkages, increases body roll. I personally have seen what happens when the body mount bolts break becuase they cannot take the side loads exerted on them. The amount of leverage on a bolt with a 3" BL is incredible. Just do it right the first ti
e. I installed a couple as well back in highschool, because they're cheap. Does that mean that everyone who installs a BL will have a failure? No, the vast majority will be fine. But they are just not a good idea. Period. I, for one, would not want to take the chance, especially if family is going to be riding with me.

With that said. a 1" body lift is understandable if you are doing a tummy tuck on an offroad rig, or you need the space for a bigger engine/trans combo. The amount of side loads on a 1" is 1/3 that of a 3". And I could even see a 3" if it was astrictly a mud/offroad truck, no highway speeds or fast cornering. But for a DD? No.

Just don't do it.

 

I agree. But I will say this; A suspension lift raises the center of gravity also, and more so at that. A body lift won't raise your center of gravity near as much.

 

yes and no, the increased body roll of a BL greatly accentuates the increased COG, so even though the COG on a 3" body lift is lower than that of a suspension lift, the body roll makes the body lift much more dangerous.

 

Good point, I didn't think about that.

BTW, I have a 3'' body lift on my poor baby. Wish I'd never done it.

 

Can any one point me in the right direction of a bl with bumper brackets?

 

Performance accessories kits usually have the brackets in them.

 

1987-1991 Ford F150 2wd & 4wd - 3" Body Lift Kit

Product Part #:
763

Product Brand:
Performance Accessories
Body Lift Kit Tech Notes:
5. It may be necessary to drill the front two body bushing sleeves out to 1/2" for new bolt clearance.
11. Vehicles equipped with 6 cyl or V-6 will require replacement of lower radiator hose to avoid contact with smog pump.
14. Will not fit vehicle equipped with diesel engine.
26. No bumper brackets are included


The problem you are going to run into is the way the frame horns extend into the bumper, you are pretty much going to have to make your own and notch the bottom of the bumper or the frame to let it raise up 3" or else accept that it is going to look like this





Now, since you evidently want to ignore those of use who have already been there/done that and ended up



And, since you seem determined try and throw on this





So you can put on these



Without addressing this



or this



or this



While trying to make a 185hp 302 with this



this



and this



power something like this




and seem to be determined to do this







May I suggest on the front and back frame rails mounting some of these



or these



Preferably like this



So when the stock 302 can't spin the tires enough to keep moving and ends up like this



Someone who actually geared and setup a truck correctly can hook up and do this



Oh, and when you end up stuck, DO NOT use one of these



Unless you want your hood or tailgate to look like this

 

That was good haha

 

Thank you for the laugh L.Ward

 

Damn I just love how the big older Bronco's look. Only had 1 and man that thing plowed through snow like a champ! Only gave $400 for a derilict 88' Bronco with a 351W. Judging by the paint sheme I think it was an old park ranger / conservation officer Bronco. That looks like sooo much fun below!
VT247

 

LMFAO .

 

i agree stay away from body lifts i have one on my truck got it that way and its not worth it im in the process (thought process) of removing mine and for alot of stuff you dont really need 35's but that is just my 2 cents. good luck to you

 

Even if you buy a kit you still have to deal with the fan shroud, the shifter linkage, the bumpers, possibly brake lines. Besides that you can see the frame and exhaust hanging low not to mention the gap between the bed and the frame at the rear wheels. Its just a poor way to lift a truck.