Are body lifts a good or bad thing? I have heard they are unsafe, yet the difference in price still makes me look at the option. Does anyone have opinions about this as an option for a 2001 supercrew?

 

Hey Greg...
I had one installed on my f150 months ago and have had no problems what so ever...good luck!

 

The intial cost of a body lift kit is cheaper but sometimes you have to modify the truck such as moving the radiator up and shift levers inside the cab. I also heard that over time the body can fall through the body lift blocks. I would go with a suspension lift. I havent heard anything good about body lifts. I think they look funny too because depending on how big of a body lift you get you will have that gap between your frame and body.

 

Greg...

I've got 3" blocks on my 2000 F150 with 34" tires and the stance is awesome! As far as safety there's no problem... and as for the gap?...well they make covers that you can put in to "hide" the space. This is the first truck I've had with a body lift...they've all been suspension lifts...but I like mine just fine. Yeah there are a few modifications to make but if you're on a budget it's the way to go?

 

Thanks I am definately on a budget and am starting to hear more and more good things about the body lifts. Good info, thanks

 

Yea, I would go with a body lift. They are cheap and easy to install and get you quick results. Also, the gaps can be covered up by Gap Guards... If you buy the kit from PA, they can hook you up with all the brackets and such to raise your bumpers and such. Check em out.


Matt

 

There's a 3" body lift on mine as well.With all the brackets that come with it you can pretty much cover it up.

 

very nice truck freak98....have it looking pretty good!

 

How long did it take you to do the lift? I am debating about doing it to my truck this summer.

By the way, I do not have a garage, so this would all be done outside.

Matt

 

I never did a IFS lift before so I had some friends help me out with the front,otherwise a good weekend you should be able to do it.

 

Like the truck if you don't mind me asking what size lift, tires and wheels you running. I'm kinda new to the game any help would be great. I have an 03 F-150 and i'm looking to lift looks like the perfect size !!!!!!!

 

ive installed several body lifts, 3 out of 4 of my trucks but i am going to install one on my new one. they are a really cheap and great way to get extra tire clearence. i have a 79 ford with a 3 inch body lift and its been on there for almost 4 years and still no problems. that truck takes a beating to.