N00b question....
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Tuned
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From: Austin
N00b question....
Okay this is gonna sound dumb... but I'm a n00b to this.....
I know what a suspension lift is and all with the springs and such. The question I have is, what exactly is a body lift, and what do you use to lift the body? (i.e. suspension uses the springs and such, body lift uses... what?)
I know what a suspension lift is and all with the springs and such. The question I have is, what exactly is a body lift, and what do you use to lift the body? (i.e. suspension uses the springs and such, body lift uses... what?)
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N00b question....
From the factory, the body is mounted to the frame with rubber bushings to help absorb bumps, make the ride seem a little smoother, etc... A body lift replaces these with taller bushings (not rubber) that increase the distance between the body and frame. Much cheaper than a suspension lift, BUT this is one case where you definately get what you pay for. A body lift does nothing to help increase suspension travel, and can cause problems with linkages, shifters, etc... Plus, and this is just my opinion, they just look funny.
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From: Austin
N00b question....
Okay... so here's an idea...
Currently my Bronco II is my daily driver. Once I get a new daily driver (plan on getting '97 Expedition) I want to start modifying the BII. I don't want to do any giant lifts, huge tires, or PITA motor swaps. I just want a little higher than what I have now (stock height) and some bigger tires (but not too big, currently have 215/75/R15 BFG All-Terrains, I think). Basically, should I just go with a few inches suspension lift and the bigger tires, and then a few mods to the motor and then have fun with it? I'm not gonna go crazy with it, I just want a fun truck...
Currently my Bronco II is my daily driver. Once I get a new daily driver (plan on getting '97 Expedition) I want to start modifying the BII. I don't want to do any giant lifts, huge tires, or PITA motor swaps. I just want a little higher than what I have now (stock height) and some bigger tires (but not too big, currently have 215/75/R15 BFG All-Terrains, I think). Basically, should I just go with a few inches suspension lift and the bigger tires, and then a few mods to the motor and then have fun with it? I'm not gonna go crazy with it, I just want a fun truck...
