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

Yet Another lift Question? Are body lifts a good idea?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by DocsCJ5, Jul 23, 2006.

  1. Jul 23, 2006
    DocsCJ5

    DocsCJ5 73 CJ5

    Northern CA
    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2006
    Messages:
    156
    I have aquired a 1973 CJ5 that is stock for all I can tell. I am going to replace the suspension with a 3" BDS lift and since I plan to run 32 or
    33" tires, I was wondering if it would hurt to add like a 2" inch body lift?
    Can I do this without major modifications?
     
    DocsCJ5, Jul 23, 2006
    #1
  2. Jul 23, 2006
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Apopka, Fl
    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2002
    Messages:
    12,378
    With that combination of lift and tires you wouldn't need a body lift.
     
    Glenn, Jul 23, 2006
    #2
  3. Jul 23, 2006
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Tulsa, OK
    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2002
    Messages:
    6,197
    You'll likely have issues with the shifter and pedal linkages, and would probably need to re-mount the radiator on the fan to keep optimum cooling and prevent the fan from interfering with the lower radiator hose.

    IMHO 2" is just too much body lift. You'll be able to "see through" between the frame and body in the wheelwells, etc.

    I'd suggest checking/replacing all the body mounts - they probably need to be replaced anyway, and this would net a 1/4" to 1/2" lift body lift.

    But like Glenn said - with that lift and tire combo you'll be fine without a body lift.
     
    Boyink, Jul 23, 2006
    #3
  4. Jul 23, 2006
    rockstar offroad

    rockstar offroad ky mount crawlers member

    cornettsville ky
    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2006
    Messages:
    73
    if ur going to use a body lift go with a 1in i agree that 2 is to much IMO 1 is too much but i just don't like a body lift to unstable i agree with glenn too ull have enuff lift to run 32s with out a body lift
     
    rockstar offroad, Jul 23, 2006
    #4
  5. Jul 23, 2006
    DocsCJ5

    DocsCJ5 73 CJ5

    Northern CA
    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2006
    Messages:
    156
    Thanks for the advice! I'm going stick with the suspesion lift and check out the body mounts and replace them with OEM body mounts at some point.
    Gary
     
    DocsCJ5, Jul 23, 2006
    #5
  6. Jul 25, 2006
    MA74CJ5

    MA74CJ5 Member

    Bolton, MA
    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2004
    Messages:
    482
    IMHO I think body lifts are kind of gawky looking. My friend had one. No good.
     
    MA74CJ5, Jul 25, 2006
    #6
  7. Jul 25, 2006
    sagegoat

    sagegoat The good life........

    Vernal,Utah
    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2006
    Messages:
    251
    No good, Looks cheesy.:beer:
     
    sagegoat, Jul 25, 2006
    #7
  8. Jul 26, 2006
    DocsCJ5

    DocsCJ5 73 CJ5

    Northern CA
    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2006
    Messages:
    156
    Thanks for all great info. BTW what is the deal with using hockey pucks?
     
    DocsCJ5, Jul 26, 2006
    #8
  9. Jul 26, 2006
    MCSCOTT

    MCSCOTT Member

    Columbia, Tn
    Joined:
    Apr 24, 2006
    Messages:
    905
    Looks like everybody has pretty much covered it. Hockey pucks are 1" thick and good hard rubber. I have used them for everything from making custom motor and tranny mounts, to body lifts and they seem to hold up pretty good, especially considering the price.

    My .02 worth though, I wouldn't put a body lift on unless I absolutely had to for some reason and even then, I would try to trim the fenders or anything the tires might not clear before I started. There is a little fab work that has to go into doing a body lift if you want it to look and operate correctly.
     
    MCSCOTT, Jul 26, 2006
    #9
New Posts