Body Lifts
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Body Lifts
I have never lifted a vehicle before so looking for info.
Looking to possibly adding a 2" - 3" body lift to the '07 Suburban. The purpose is to get the front up a bit as the '07 'Burbs ride a little low up front. The truck is 4 x 4 but, not for mudding, rock climbing or anything like that.
The purpose of the 4x4 is driving on dirt country roads ands in my pastures (or others) during bird hunting season etc.
I do not feel a suspension lift is necesary as I will not be adding any big boy mudders. At the most I will add 20" wheels and appropriate tires.
Pros / cons eagerly accepted.
Currently: Stock 1500 2007 4x4 Suburban with stock 17" wheels / tires.
Looking to possibly adding a 2" - 3" body lift to the '07 Suburban. The purpose is to get the front up a bit as the '07 'Burbs ride a little low up front. The truck is 4 x 4 but, not for mudding, rock climbing or anything like that.
The purpose of the 4x4 is driving on dirt country roads ands in my pastures (or others) during bird hunting season etc.
I do not feel a suspension lift is necesary as I will not be adding any big boy mudders. At the most I will add 20" wheels and appropriate tires.
Pros / cons eagerly accepted.
Currently: Stock 1500 2007 4x4 Suburban with stock 17" wheels / tires.
Last edited by kw5413; Jul 18, 2007 at 10:22 AM.
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Body lifts are the worst mistake anybody has ever made. They raise the body off the frame, giving it leverage in a collision, and I have seen trucks that in a minor accident came apart. On that truck, it may also interfere with the airbag system. On top of that, the front will still sit about 2" lower than the rear.
If you just want to level the truck, there are 2" coil spacer kits to do just that, not the best solution, but way better than a body lift.
Here's what I am talking about:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-Ch...QQcmdZViewItem
If you just want to level the truck, there are 2" coil spacer kits to do just that, not the best solution, but way better than a body lift.
Here's what I am talking about:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-Ch...QQcmdZViewItem
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Thanks...That's what I need to know...'cause I don't know nuttin' except that I want to get the nose up a couple of more inches. What do coil spacer kits entail and what will I accomplish and / or harm?
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Originally Posted by Ford_Six
If you just want to level the truck, there are 2" coil spacer kits to do just that, not the best solution, but way better than a body lift.
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Actually 2" spacers up front likely will only give you 2" of lift due to the weight of the engine; any reputable manufacturer should be able to tell you exactly how much lift to expect. Another option which may be available to you is to swap out your present coils for 3/4 ton coils as they are heavier duty. I did this on my 73 F-100 and gained 1.75" while actually improving its handling. A body lift will not acheive what you wish tho I'm not against them; my F-100 is about to recieve a 3" lift to accomidate 31" tires.
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Originally Posted by western star
Actually 2" spacers up front likely will only give you 2" of lift due to the weight of the engine
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