Pros and cons body lift
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OverlanderJK
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Raise your center of gravity. End thread.
Atch
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Only pro is you can fit larger tires. Cons higher center of gravity, goofy gap between frame & body, doesn't help to clear obstacles.......
After wheeling in Moab this summer I wouldn't ever recommend a body lift. I had roughly 3" of suspension lift & 33's and 2 other JKU's had 3" of lift (combination of body & suspension) & 35's. The others were getting high centered and struggled where as I didn't have any of the issues they had.
After wheeling in Moab this summer I wouldn't ever recommend a body lift. I had roughly 3" of suspension lift & 33's and 2 other JKU's had 3" of lift (combination of body & suspension) & 35's. The others were getting high centered and struggled where as I didn't have any of the issues they had.
I see that you've already gotten the answers you needed but, to add to the discussion just a bit:
Pros: Body lifts are dirt cheap and super easy to install. They will give you just a bit more clearance between your fenders and tires and that'll help with minor rubbing issues when running bigger tires.
Cons: A body lift will do nothing to improve your off road performance and if anything, will increase your center of gravity. It will also create a visible gap between the frame and body and that can look funky. If you have a manual, you will have shifting issues unless you cut or buy a solution to get round the shifter hole.
Pros: Body lifts are dirt cheap and super easy to install. They will give you just a bit more clearance between your fenders and tires and that'll help with minor rubbing issues when running bigger tires.
Cons: A body lift will do nothing to improve your off road performance and if anything, will increase your center of gravity. It will also create a visible gap between the frame and body and that can look funky. If you have a manual, you will have shifting issues unless you cut or buy a solution to get round the shifter hole.
David1tontj
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Also, sometimes they are required to fit non-stock drivetrains such as with an atlas transfer case or similar setup.. That's the only time I would ever consider one..
05 Tj, long arm, one ton, lockers, winches, 39.5" Iroks
05 Tj, long arm, one ton, lockers, winches, 39.5" Iroks
Only on a TJ but yup, that or if you want to install a good belly up skid. I did that on my old TJ.
LittleD-Tj
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I'm gonna run a 1" body lift to help with rubbing but also doing the 1" motor mount lift to help with drivetrain and not have to worry about shifting issues. I don't mind 1" looks just hate 2" and over
David1tontj
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But.... If there wasn't a gap in the fender well, then the mud wouldn't get in there right?? Idk??
05 Tj, long arm, one ton, lockers, winches, 39.5" Iroks
Hell no, mud gets in regardless.... I think this is the only acceptable pro listed....:crazyeyes:
David1tontj
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I'll buy that!! Never had one so I don't know for sure... I've just heard that your engine gets nasty muddy with the gap in the flare.
05 Tj, long arm, one ton, lockers, winches, 39.5" Iroks
Oh trust me; i'm not saying a body lift is a good idea, im just saying that not putting on a body lift will keep less mud out is negligible