Why We Hate Body Lifts || From The Inbox

Suspension Lifts vs Body Lifts... Are body lifts any good? Are body lifts hard to install? On this week’s episode of From The Inbox, we answer your questions about Body Lifts! Have any questions you want answered? Drop a comment below or inbox us!

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[maxphythian]

Next on the show:
Why lifted trucks with low profile tires are stupid!

[joshuamorin]

"We don't reccomend body lifts and don't install them."

But we will still sell them and make money.

[BagpipekilR]

I agree to disagree... body lifts can be inappropriate at times, but in my case, my k10 is already lifted 12", but for better clearance and stance with 44s, a 3" body lift really make the truck look great! The great part of this hobby is making your truck your own, at the end of the day it's all about what YOU like!!

[TheSpartanPaul]

I dont think you are being realistic. How often are your customers actually going to use the full capabilities of their truck. Most likely none of them. They wont cross africa or climb pikes peak. They are all for show. That being the case. If both roads lead you to the point of being completely pointless. Why spend 2 to 8 grand on a lift kit when you can body lift it for 350. Just my 2 cents.

[jasonharden]

A lot of good points made in this video. I miss the good ol days when u could run an 8in suspension lift on a Chevy and then just for good measure throw on a 3in body lift and roll 42s like a God!

[Beandiptheredneck]

I’ve had a body lift on my truck for 6 years, never had any issue, I like the extra ride height, love the stance, and have no need for extra ground clearance. People who hate body lifts have probably never had a vehicle with one.

[brianbolinsky]

WE NEED VEHICLE SPOTLIGHTS! Need more videos to binge...

[shanevonharten]

Body lifts are good for oversize tyres to gain gaurd clearance without fiiting ridiculously hig lift kits that will require massive changes to suspension components on the increasingly common independent front ends and in the case of 4x4s a diff drop kit to save cv joint damage.
Small suspension work can generally avoid these problems

[slashwylde]

Most everything he says can be countered or hes just wrong on

[coryrouten]

You got me convinced! I'm doing a body lift for my 1994 Chevy C2500!

[brianfulwood]

Got me a 3.5” suspension lift and a 2” BODY lift along with it on a 2018 jku. I off road every single weekend. Install your stuff correctly and get the right pieces dont cheap out.

[jeffw]

PA bodylift for 4th gen rams is awesome. Includes a steering column extension. $90 gap guards hide the frame upfront, the truck itself hides the frame well everywhere else. Exhaust tips have a swivel joint, you can loosen and point them up to hide the gap at the back for free... ran this kit myself for 3 years and with no issues. Add a 2" spacer and you can run 35.5" tires with no trimming all for under 400$. I also installed it myself in the driveway with a jack and socket set.

[harleyinglis]

Body lifts are useful when it comes down to frame cleaning

[Morpheen]

Great on Older trucks 90's and older, Makes working on a lot of things easier
Dont do it on anything newer

[caseytodd]

Friends don't let friends install body lifts.

[rougebeaster]

Why do they hate body lifts? Because they cost less then suspension lifts and they want you to spend more money.

[erikcharrier]

As you say in the video, body lifts are vehicle dependent. I think there is a good case to be made for them in certain applications.

For example, the old Toyota pickups (pre 95) have bodywork that is annoyingly tight to the frame. A 1.5" body lift makes rock slider installation easier and allows a gas tank lift with a new skid plate flush to the bottom of the frame. There are, of course, linkage considerations like the steering shaft that require some rework to do right. There are a few big advantages to a body lift on the old Toyotas. 1.) They allow for a minor drive train lift (higher T-case). 2.) They keep the center of gravity lower than a suspension lift, and that matters when you wheel your truck. 3.) Tire clearance improvements that'll clear 33s and chains.

When used reasonably as part of a system of vehicle modifications, body lifts can be valuable. The aesthetic downsides like gaps don't really happen when you have a flatbed and an aftermarket bumper.

Disclaimer: This is not engineering advise. I don't know your vehicle, its usage, or your design. You are on your own if you fabricate and/or install aftermarket parts.

[bayouboattrash]

I had a 2008 dodge ram with a 3" body lift and a suspension level. The truck rode and wheeled GREAT on 35s. Couldn't complain, it looked great also.

[soullessone]

More expensive? I spent $100 for 3" body lift 3" rear suspension was $2200

[JSCRILLA]

I Like Body Lifts Because my Truck still Rides but just my Opinion