1. Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue will be resolved.
    Dismiss Notice

Body Blocks

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by stang7222, May 1, 2016.

  1. May 1, 2016
    stang7222

    stang7222 New Member

    Long Beach...
    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2011
    Messages:
    27
    Doing a 60' cj5 build and I want to run some body lift blocks to help with a few clearance issues. I'm torn between 1 1/4" and 2". 2" would help a bit more but I'm not sure what issues it may create later (steering column placement, pedal positioning...)

    Anyone with experience or advice out there?
     
  2. May 1, 2016
    sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2022 Sponsor

    exploring the...
    Joined:
    Feb 21, 2009
    Messages:
    3,886
    i would go with as short of a block as i could it will affect everything you do later,pedals column shifters.
     
  3. May 1, 2016
    stang7222

    stang7222 New Member

    Long Beach...
    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2011
    Messages:
    27
    I went with 1 1/4" . The body (shell valley) is 8 weeks out so any updates or further questions won't be until July :(
     
  4. May 3, 2016
    aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

    Green Cove...
    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2006
    Messages:
    1,929
    As little body lift as you can get away with. The more you lift the body from the frame, the more issues you cause down the road.
     
  5. May 3, 2016
    Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Virginia Beach, VA
    Joined:
    Apr 28, 2011
    Messages:
    5,421
    forget the blocks if your still using frame mounted pedals
     
  6. May 3, 2016
    bcurtman

    bcurtman Member

    Rosebud, MO
    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2014
    Messages:
    283
    I guess you could lengthen the rods the pedals are on and make it work. Ross steering... not so sure how those angles will work out.
     
  7. May 3, 2016
    stang7222

    stang7222 New Member

    Long Beach...
    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2011
    Messages:
    27
    Frame mounted pedals was the plan. Gonna have to lengthen them I guess. Still seven an a half weeks from finding out. Good news is body block were only like $40 shipped so I won't feel bad if I have to leave them out and form a plan B.
     
New Posts