Body Lift- Need Opinons and Expertise!
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Body Lift- Need Opinons and Expertise!
alright, i just recently noticed how cheap it was to get a body lift (i always thought they were up near $500 for some reason), so i plan on getting one soon.. i've got a few questions first (yes, i searched around for a little while... but, didnt find too many answers, just pics and stories, etc...)
Basic Truck Info (FYI)- 2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 Flairside bed
alright here's a few questions... i know you guys will have most answers!
1. Bumper relocation brackets- would i have to find a set, or do they come with the kit?
2. Safari Bar- with the body and bumpers being 3" higher, would i have to make new brackets to lift the bar as well??? i know many think i should just leave it off, but, i kinda like it.. my only consideration would be light tabs, but i dunno that anyone is making them right now, so, till i find out, it's staying on!
3. Hitch- i have the factory hitch on there.. how's it going to look after the lift? do i have to lift that as well?? or is it going to stick out wierd?? if i need to lift it, is there any kit or anything for that i could buy?
4. Tires! right now i have a set of Bridgestone Dueler Revo ATs, 265/75/16s.. as it sits now, they're fine. will it look idiotic to get the body lift, and keep the 265's? i'd get new tires, but, dont have the money for that right now.. plus these tires aren't even a year old, and still have almost all of their tread left, so... i'd really rather not get rid of them.
thats it i think... thanks for any answers guys!!! if you have any other info that i might not be thinkin about, let me know! thanks!
EDIT: and oh yeah, forgot to mention that a Suspension lift is in the future, so don't worry about it only getting lifted at the body! when i do the suspension lift, then ill get some bigger tires. but, until then, i'd like to keep what i've got now.
Basic Truck Info (FYI)- 2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 Flairside bed
alright here's a few questions... i know you guys will have most answers!
1. Bumper relocation brackets- would i have to find a set, or do they come with the kit?
2. Safari Bar- with the body and bumpers being 3" higher, would i have to make new brackets to lift the bar as well??? i know many think i should just leave it off, but, i kinda like it.. my only consideration would be light tabs, but i dunno that anyone is making them right now, so, till i find out, it's staying on!
3. Hitch- i have the factory hitch on there.. how's it going to look after the lift? do i have to lift that as well?? or is it going to stick out wierd?? if i need to lift it, is there any kit or anything for that i could buy?
4. Tires! right now i have a set of Bridgestone Dueler Revo ATs, 265/75/16s.. as it sits now, they're fine. will it look idiotic to get the body lift, and keep the 265's? i'd get new tires, but, dont have the money for that right now.. plus these tires aren't even a year old, and still have almost all of their tread left, so... i'd really rather not get rid of them.
thats it i think... thanks for any answers guys!!! if you have any other info that i might not be thinkin about, let me know! thanks!
EDIT: and oh yeah, forgot to mention that a Suspension lift is in the future, so don't worry about it only getting lifted at the body! when i do the suspension lift, then ill get some bigger tires. but, until then, i'd like to keep what i've got now.
Last edited by Strider0O0; 09-26-2005 at 07:13 AM.
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awesome, thanks guys. zach, good to see the same tire set up with the lift, lol. i know what you mean about the icing on the cake (i love your tire stance).
and yeah, didn't think of the front tow hooks... i wish i knew how to do some metal work, this stuff would be no problem (or so i think). same goes for the hitch.. i guess noone makes a relocatoin kit for our truck's hitches???
also, how about the nerf bars along the side, are they alright? thanks again guys for all the fast responses!
and yeah, didn't think of the front tow hooks... i wish i knew how to do some metal work, this stuff would be no problem (or so i think). same goes for the hitch.. i guess noone makes a relocatoin kit for our truck's hitches???
also, how about the nerf bars along the side, are they alright? thanks again guys for all the fast responses!
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Originally Posted by Strider0O0
good to hear abot the nurf bars... and yeah i was wondering if i got a roll pan with the hidden hitch, maybe it would work out somehow... i dunno, i'll have to wait for someone to respond again to see if it would be doable.
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Originally Posted by shadyluke
I think what he means is the roll pan hitch on a body lifted truck will sit in the stock location right below the bumper.
Originally Posted by Strider0O0
hey zach, if you don't mind me asking, how much was that wheel and tire package? if you'd rather PM me, that fine... or if you'd rather not say at all, lol, thats fine too. was just curious!
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Originally Posted by n3elz
Tow hooks in the front can be an issue. It looks like some bumper relocation kits relocate the bumper, but the crossmember stays where it was. This puts the tow hooks behind the valance. Winks (John) has this problem.
As far as that safari bar you have, it looks like it mounts to the frame of the truck, so you wouldn't have to create new brackets for it to be raised. Only thing is now its gonna sit 3 inches lower from the bumper.
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Originally Posted by zabeard
evan wash that engine!!
lol i did like 1 week ago.
It doesnt clean up good.
You should have seen it before tho
Originally Posted by vansnxtweek
alright thanks a lot!! so its not too bad like to change plugs and wires is it? get ya some 3M rubbing compound and it will come out
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