Zack Ryan what's the transmission got to do with space? on body .? the suspension lift strains everything like suspension the frame etc. the body lift just helps mechanics get under hood and fix stuff and a cheap lift
Hakkd Garage The only lift that stresses suspension components are cheap lifts that use the stock control arms and put a block over your stock springs. The lift that is best functionally, looks good, and doesn’t require you to lift the body and therefore, create problems is a more expensive suspension lift (don’t know the technical term but technically it’s a suspension lift) such as pro-comp. In my opinion, if you do something, you do it right. Not take the cheap way out with block lifts and body lifts. Because in the long run, you want a dependable, strong, and reliable truck.
A Performance Accessories 3'Body lift for your truck comes with bumper relocation brackets, solving your bumper drop problems, and gap guards to solve that problems as well.Only down side, is you can't use your bull bar any longer. I have had numerous body lifts on different trucks and never had any complaints,always using Performance brand lifts.
Here in michigan, a body lift is a godsend. Makes it alot easier to keep under carriage washed out from winters salt. Also makes it a hell of alot easier to get passanger rear spark plug out.
WheelinWithAustin hey how is the 3 inch body working for you? Any ride changes made ? And why does people hate body lift I was thinking about doing on my 6 inch suspension
Mine worked great, didn't ride any different. People hate it because everyone does it improper, aka they don't use gap guards, bumper brackets, exhaust mods, so everything looks like it's hanging low, if you do it right it looks good.
The reason why they couldn't fix your front bumper is because the bumper mounts are attached to the frame and you're moving the cab up from the frame. So the bumper stays at the same height with the fame. The reason they couldn't fix it is because they would have to either change the frame or completely take off the bumper mounts and try to re weld then somewhere else. The amount of knowledge you know is actually so minuscule, it's actually painful to watch
I agree with you man, it's not rocket science to understand it would need taller bumper brackets to match up and this guy is shaming an auto shop for not having the certifications to weld a frame. People need to know what there getting into it before they do it.
Kyler Anderson exactly. He bought stuff for his truck without any knowledge of what he was doing. Then tries to explain why he doesn't like the things he doesn't understand
I am sorry, but your complete lack of knowledge made me have to stop the video about ten minutes in. I just couldn't take any more of it. Were you stoned when you recorded this?
lol make up your mind bud. Title says 5 Reasons Not to Buy A Body Lift reason 1: you didnt like the gaps, but now it doesnt matter. So since it doesnt matter thats not a reason you shouldnt buy it. Reason 2: Can't use your spare tire even though you said you were already going to take it off. Reason 3: You clearly said youre the ONLY person thats every complained about it. Reason 4: thats why you buy the bumper relocation brackets. Which are recommended to get by Zone and CLEARLY stated multiple times. Reason 5 is the only thing you couldnt have been stupid on. This is the only one that can obviously not be fixed.
David Austin Johnson this is exactly the type of comment I wanted to leave, thank you. this guy makes these "why this sucks" videos and then every point he gives he's always like ya it doesn't bother me anymore and it doesn't really matter. fuck he annoys me
5 reasons not to do a body lift: 1) bigger gap between body and frame 2) can't store spare tire in stock location 3) top of engine bay is now slightly recessed below the body 4) bumpers must be lifted to match body lines 5) higher center of gravity There, I just saved anyone else coming across this video 16 mins & 17 seconds. You're welcome. Holy freakin' rambling tangents, Batman!
1. Get gap guards for body and frame. 2. Spare tire will work you have to run the handle under the bumper instead of through it. 3. You have more room under the hood to get up there n work on the engine also allows for a bigger engine and a kick ass blower. 4. Bumper brackets are easy af to install. 5. Slow down and don’t drive like an idiot. You have a lifted truck. Center of gravity is goin to change. 🤣🤣🤷♂️🤦♂️.
No clue where you're at today with this issue but if it bothers you in the rear you can buy a liner that will go in the rear walls, Hides the gap and protects the spacing, Although I would still recommend rust proofing
My trucks a 2012 exact same color but mines a 4 door crew cab with a 3 1/2 inch rough country lift and I love it. No body lift just blocks rear and strut pucks on the front. Because of your video I'm taking my spare and getting rid of it. I've got a 33 mounted on a like in kind wheel that matches the other 4. It's in the bed with a fiberglass bed cap keeping from getting stolen.
Because of your wisdom, I have decided to just do a leveling kit..I'm going to put 3 inch body blocks on just the very front of my suburban..thanks again
@@Derec Ha Ha!...I guess I should have added a laugh out loud or something..that was a ridiculous idea for sure..but seriously I was thinking of a 3 inch body lift for my 93 k1500, but first I would want to see one locally because I'm concerned that even with added gap guards and raised bumpers, I might not like the exposed frame from a side view..maybe best just to spend the grand on a 6 inch suspension lift
I've seen this before, laughed my ass off from the comments and this dudes lack of knowledge on everything he's mentioned in this video because its PURE common sense... Was looking for something else recently and this came up again.. Rewatched it just to loose some more brain cells and wonder how some people can be so clueless. I don't get you dude but I respect you for not taking the vid down.
My body lift looks awesome on my Silverado HD. No complaints, the right kit with gap adjustment accessories and the right skilled installer and you wouldn't have those problems. Be careful criticizing when you have an improper kit and improper installation. Also, thanks to Josh for a job well done; 3" lift and labor $650.00
You need to stop whining, Bottom line, you get a body lift if you want to keep the original suspension ride and geometry and have clearance for bigger tires..
I have a 06 2500 Silverado I was going to put a body lift on it not anymore. I save up for a suspension lift thanks for the information I have a feeling you save me a lot of grief 👍
Upshift Z71 look on eBay. Contact your dealer they may not have them since they only have stock parts for vehicles. Just search the internet. Put your truck name and truck lift engine mounts see if you can get any. If no possibly take your truck to a good shop who can do some modifications to get your engine to raise
uni-body. The frame is built into the under body of the vehicle. There is no solid one piece frame for the body to sit on. This is a little irrelevant because almost all trucks have a solid frame. Usually its cars that don't. Probably would not work on some SUV's as well, depending how they are made.
Alright. A few ways to beat the "problems that most us actual enthusiasts do. We get or have inner fender well covers. That helps with road debris and mud building up creating rust. Get some side steps to cover the frame, over size tires wont fit under the truck and dangerous to run 2 different size tires on the same axle. Having the body up off the transmission will help when it comes to ever having to pull the transmission out or t-case. Relocation brackets move the bumber to match the body. Moving the center of gravity will also be moved with a suspension lift. It will actually make it worst. Kinda why you go a little slower around curves. It's a truck. Not a race car. The exhaust, go after market. Go get a custom exhaust put on or a muffler shop will move the tip up.
Upshift Z71 not whole exhaust. And the foot steps will not decrease ground clearance unless you want the damn steps to drop to the ground but how often are you gonna be going off-road in the truck?
Bringing up some good points about body lifts but 1: the first 2 reasons why not to buy the body lift end up turning into "Oh I like it now" the last 3 reasons, are good to point out but IMO complain too much and ramble too much, not sure how I made it through this video without ripping my hair out.
my husband is a macinic and without the body lift einges are ahard for him to get some thing so body lift does help there were it not good on the eingin is it misalines the fan with the radiator
For the exhaust gap; just cut it down, buy a piece of bent pipe and weld it back on. Pretty simple and not that expensive. And as for the bumper gap... you now know for next time to get the relocation brackets lol
I was thinking of getting a small body lift specifically so the engine was lower... so you can access the rear of the motor better.. try to access the the rear valve cover bolts in a stock lift
ok the gap you say you like now. the sapre tire rust so you like it better in the bed and the extra room under the hood is a bonus if you actually turned a wrench instead of paying mechanics to do it. the bumper ya thats harsh i would complain about it the exhaust any muffler shop can bend it to where it matches factory position.
Take it easy city boy, a body lift is a cheaper and easier alternative to a suspension lift, a suspension lift you are literally changing all of your steering components and putting more stress on your tie rods and ball joints and springs etc, as opposed to just lifting the body of the frame with spacers, in this you change the bumpers for sure, if you go for a real body lift 3' or more, you might have to cut the frame to raise your bumpers high enough, extend break lines and wires, but it doesn't put stress on anything or cost you nearly as much as a suspension lift, also why are you complaining about more room in the engine bay? I'd love that
I have a 3in on my silverado and everything is fine. step 1 take the body lift off its that easy. you are the only person with these sorts of complaints
FWIW, a 1.5" suspension lift raises your center of gravity MORE than a 1.5" body lift. Beside lifting the BODY, a suspension lift also lifts the chassis, the engine, the transfer case, the front differential, the rear differential, the fuel tank, etc.,etc.,etc..
I have 6 inch lift with the better shocks rough country, this truck Is same as yours,it drive and handles great,and the is way better than stock,check it out
The body lift allows you to put on bigger tires, there is no reason to put on a body lift if you are going to run those small tires. I think the under the hood situation is better with the body lift, it actually gives you more room when you are working under there. The engine bay is far better with the body lift because it gives you more room to work under the hood. Doesnt everyone know that the bumper lift is a simple kit that comes with every body lift kit? The spare tire situation is easy to fix. and no one would ever be dumb enough to even think about cutting their frame.
I have a 96 silverado and rn its stock but i want to get a 3 inch suspension lift and 3 inch body lift but im sure it would pick it up all a body lift is is spacers i think but tbh idk
You obviously hurt a lot of body lift guys feelings here lmao. But i actually found this video hella helpful while im trying to decide how to lift my truck. Definitely going with the suspension lift now. Thanks.
I'm confused.reason one.you said it didn't look good,but it did look good and it doesn't bother you.reason two,the spare tire,you were going to take off anyways because of the rust.so I stopped watching...doesn't make sense
you do know they sell a cover to stop that gap from showing i have a 2 inch in body lift, so there is quite a bit of gap, between my trucks body and frame. after i bought it there was no gap
Finally just finished the full video. With suspension and body lift you went up 5 inches and then you turned around and complained about how the bodylift made your truck look. Why didn't you just get a 6 inch suspension lift? Had it on my Ram and dude my truck would crush yours for half the price 😂
Are your inner genders and firewall separate from the rest of your truck ? About the only thing that would be lower is the engine and radiator on some as they sat in the frame but even that the only issue was the fan hitting the shroud yet most body lift kits supplied a quick fix for that as well as relocation brackets for any hard lines(fuel,brake) the gap is easily fixed with gap guards or even a piece of painted sheet metal mounted in place, high Center of gravity shouldn’t be an issue as mounting larger tires means wider tires and in order to not rub frame most mount them on offset wheels, as for the gap between body and engine having that extra space to work with is a blessing when it comes to oil pressure sensor and distributor cap and rotor. Issues you didn’t touch on is most body lift kits come with a piece of pipe to install on fuel filler neck as well as an extension for the steering shaft. Bumpers have relocation brackets. Seeing the frame from under the truck ??? Adding any lift brings the frame more into view add a 6” or more lift and you’ll definitely start noticing the frame. Body lift or no body lift is a preference but also an easy fix for those looking for that little extra space possibly needed to fit larger tires. If you’re interested in a body lift get informed beforehand check for all options available as well as parts you may need that doesn’t come with the kit, if you don’t install it yourself at the very least bring it to a shop that has experience installing them as no shop should ever say they can’t raise a bumper 😂 as for the spare there’s relocation for the insert tool as having it sit in your box takes up valuable space at least this one is tied down as I’ve seen others having them just loose (hit a bump hard enough makes for good videos though) and any trail riding having to climb in the box looking for the spare only to realize you lost it somewhere on the trail well that brings out a new vocabulary.
Derelict you said you didn’t like seeing too much of the frame, any lift begins to show more of the underside of the truck and yes you can install wheel well gap liners in the rear when doing a body lift so you don’t notice the box no longer sitting on the frame although most body lift kits include weld on plates for some areas of the box cause if there’s cross bracing not supported you won’t be able to place much in the box without causing droop, and most body lift kits give you the bumper extensions or offer it as an add on. I’m guessing though you don’t see much off-roading as you don’t even perform your own work or have very little knowledge about the subjects you speak of. Spend some time wrenching and testing out products before making the videos, get some knowledge and experience
I'm gonna body lift my 2000 chevy silverado just to fit my 24x12s and you're reasons are not even bad I have covers for the gap aka the wheel well covers I can't even use a small spare anyway so...
Omg and now he’s bitching that “they” didn’t even cut his frame when they installed the body lift. Wtf?!?!? Literally have never, would never to this to install a body lift that take three hours to install by yourself.
That's the life of having a lift man....use a top side creeper if need be but what you get from a lift is worth it.. as many of the comments state, they have gap covers and bumper brackets to lift it right....
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Watch this first, 5 Reasons you SHOULD buy a Body Lift Kit: ruclips.net/video/du5tzl2ishw/видео.html
u said a bad point was the room under the hood. as a mechanic, I love that extra space
kk
But is it good for the transmission and moving parts? No
Zack Ryan what's the transmission got to do with space? on body .? the suspension lift strains everything like suspension the frame etc. the body lift just helps mechanics get under hood and fix stuff and a cheap lift
Hakkd Garage The only lift that stresses suspension components are cheap lifts that use the stock control arms and put a block over your stock springs. The lift that is best functionally, looks good, and doesn’t require you to lift the body and therefore, create problems is a more expensive suspension lift (don’t know the technical term but technically it’s a suspension lift) such as pro-comp.
In my opinion, if you do something, you do it right. Not take the cheap way out with block lifts and body lifts. Because in the long run, you want a dependable, strong, and reliable truck.
Ford Fan01 I see well either way I got a suspension lift but my truck is offroad on high elavations in mountains but finally going diesel
Someone get this lady a prius
thanks
A Performance Accessories 3'Body lift for your truck comes with bumper relocation brackets, solving your bumper drop problems, and gap guards to solve that problems as well.Only down side, is you can't use your bull bar any longer. I have had numerous body lifts on different trucks and never had any complaints,always using Performance brand lifts.
Well the frame is also at a bad level as well
@@Derec lol huh? The frame is at the same level as before...
Quit your crying and buy a corolla.
no
i am now dumber for having to watch this!!
check out the new fresh content instead
Here in michigan, a body lift is a godsend. Makes it alot easier to keep under carriage washed out from winters salt. Also makes it a hell of alot easier to get passanger rear spark plug out.
Talks about people watching not knowing about “cars” as hes talking about his truck and clearly doesnt understand what a body lift does
just want to stop people from going the wrong direction with trucks
I have a 7" suspension and 3" body lift on my truck, bumpers are good, no unusual gaps on my dodge, I used gap guards and everything looks great.
your truck must be sweet
WheelinWithAustin hey how is the 3 inch body working for you? Any ride changes made ? And why does people hate body lift I was thinking about doing on my 6 inch suspension
Mine worked great, didn't ride any different. People hate it because everyone does it improper, aka they don't use gap guards, bumper brackets, exhaust mods, so everything looks like it's hanging low, if you do it right it looks good.
hit me up bro because I have a couple of questions. im looking into pairing a 3inch body lift on top of my 7inch lifted 07 f150
body lift and it’s a dodge ... wow talk about shit on shit
The reason why they couldn't fix your front bumper is because the bumper mounts are attached to the frame and you're moving the cab up from the frame. So the bumper stays at the same height with the fame. The reason they couldn't fix it is because they would have to either change the frame or completely take off the bumper mounts and try to re weld then somewhere else. The amount of knowledge you know is actually so minuscule, it's actually painful to watch
Ethan Nugent maybe he isn't an expert but I'm not either and he brought up some good points for me to consider.
I should of asked my dealer what they did that the original shop could not
Ethan Nugent hmmm i learned alot, some of us are just not as smart as u but thanks
I agree with you man, it's not rocket science to understand it would need taller bumper brackets to match up and this guy is shaming an auto shop for not having the certifications to weld a frame. People need to know what there getting into it before they do it.
Kyler Anderson exactly. He bought stuff for his truck without any knowledge of what he was doing. Then tries to explain why he doesn't like the things he doesn't understand
I am sorry, but your complete lack of knowledge made me have to stop the video about ten minutes in. I just couldn't take any more of it. Were you stoned when you recorded this?
no
Holton 345 hahaah I said the same thing lol
Lol
Lol, agreed
This dude is killing me. Guess he dont realize how bad he sounds. Dude never got his hands dirty in his life
lol make up your mind bud. Title says 5 Reasons Not to Buy A Body Lift
reason 1: you didnt like the gaps, but now it doesnt matter. So since it doesnt matter thats not a reason you shouldnt buy it.
Reason 2: Can't use your spare tire even though you said you were already going to take it off.
Reason 3: You clearly said youre the ONLY person thats every complained about it.
Reason 4: thats why you buy the bumper relocation brackets. Which are recommended to get by Zone and CLEARLY stated multiple times.
Reason 5 is the only thing you couldnt have been stupid on. This is the only one that can obviously not be fixed.
David Austin Johnson this is exactly the type of comment I wanted to leave, thank you. this guy makes these "why this sucks" videos and then every point he gives he's always like ya it doesn't bother me anymore and it doesn't really matter. fuck he annoys me
lol
David Austin Johnson I'm pretty sure this video is sarcastic and I quite enjoyed it very funny
its a body lift. if you think about it before you do it. everything mentioned is common sense
lol
Wears a Cummins shirt but owns a Chevy
got to respect all the brands, or a swap coming soon?
I got drive Chevy but wear ford gear. Just cause you one Chevy dosnt mean you can't like or wear other brands clothes
This makes all us Chevy guys cringe. Sell it get a ford
97 7.3
That makes the battery a ton easier to get out. I'm going to do a body lift just to make that easier!😂😂😂
would rather have the battery closer to the top not lowering it
5 reasons not to do a body lift:
1) bigger gap between body and frame
2) can't store spare tire in stock location
3) top of engine bay is now slightly recessed below the body
4) bumpers must be lifted to match body lines
5) higher center of gravity
There, I just saved anyone else coming across this video 16 mins & 17 seconds. You're welcome.
Holy freakin' rambling tangents, Batman!
had to offer valid points
1. Get gap guards for body and frame.
2. Spare tire will work you have to run the handle under the bumper instead of through it.
3. You have more room under the hood to get up there n work on the engine also allows for a bigger engine and a kick ass blower.
4. Bumper brackets are easy af to install.
5. Slow down and don’t drive like an idiot. You have a lifted truck. Center of gravity is goin to change.
🤣🤣🤷♂️🤦♂️.
I lifted my body and now i have a gap between the chassis and the body......
yea a very bad demise
No clue where you're at today with this issue but if it bothers you in the rear you can buy a liner that will go in the rear walls, Hides the gap and protects the spacing, Although I would still recommend rust proofing
My trucks a 2012 exact same color but mines a 4 door crew cab with a 3 1/2 inch rough country lift and I love it. No body lift just blocks rear and strut pucks on the front. Because of your video I'm taking my spare and getting rid of it. I've got a 33 mounted on a like in kind wheel that matches the other 4. It's in the bed with a fiberglass bed cap keeping from getting stolen.
Doing a body lift on top of a leveling kit and a actual crossmember lift, you’ll achieve a lot of height easily depending on the lift you go with
you realize you can buy covers to cover up the gaps, right?
oh, and if you don't want the frame showing alot pick up some running boards
you really should have don't some more research on the effects of a body lift before you put it on
ye
I was just fixing to comment this my guy
Most good body lift kits come with bumper brackets. My '08 Silverado 1500 looks badass with 4" suspension lift and 2" body lift and 35" mud tires🤘
Having a body lift makes working under the hood easier in my opinion because you have a lot more room to do things under the hood
oh
City boy
not today
Lmao he is a country boy now he has a lifted truck. I live in pa I hope to see him sometime so I can show him a real truck
I have a body on my truck and it makes everything easier to replace and makes repairs some what easier.they are not that bad.
the viability in some areas is a plus
Because of your wisdom, I have decided to just do a leveling kit..I'm going to put 3 inch body blocks on just the very front of my suburban..thanks again
not a very safe route to take
@@Derec
Ha Ha!...I guess I should have added a laugh out loud or something..that was a ridiculous idea for sure..but seriously I was thinking of a 3 inch body lift for my 93 k1500, but first I would want to see one locally because I'm concerned that even with added gap guards and raised bumpers, I might not like the exposed frame from a side view..maybe best just to spend the grand on a 6 inch suspension lift
I've seen this before, laughed my ass off from the comments and this dudes lack of knowledge on everything he's mentioned in this video because its PURE common sense... Was looking for something else recently and this came up again.. Rewatched it just to loose some more brain cells and wonder how some people can be so clueless. I don't get you dude but I respect you for not taking the vid down.
helping who I can
Love that you're such a great sport in reply to all the comments 😂😂😂
yes thank you
So do or don't get it. You sure like to hear yourself talk about your truck! lol
oh yes
Valid reasons but probably should be titled, “Five considerations when doing a body lift kit.”
thank you
Thanks for making this video. My truck has a body lift and things don’t look or work properly. You explained a lot.
no problem, lots of content on the way
Sounds like you or a shop did it wrong.
I’ve never had a body lift. Thanks for sharing.
you're welcome
Only comment I've ever left is right here......... if I had to hear about that damn spare tire 1 more time I was going to freak out.
ok thanks
My body lift looks awesome on my Silverado HD. No complaints, the right kit with gap adjustment accessories and the right skilled installer and you wouldn't have those problems. Be careful criticizing when you have an improper kit and improper installation.
Also, thanks to Josh for a job well done; 3" lift and labor $650.00
great price but not the best results
You need to stop whining, Bottom line, you get a body lift if you want to keep the original suspension ride and geometry and have clearance for bigger tires..
I got a body lift because of my suspension lift not being big enough
where's a Cummings sweatshirt but drives a Silverado also don't call it 2500 3500 just say half ton or one ton
rookie
john smith I was thinking the same thing! Slap a big ole cummins sticker on there while it's a gas job chevy 1500
no
Lol and he can't grow any facial hair.
*wears
GoodasGold I agree but Cummins isn’t just Ram, it’s a motor. So it doesn’t matter what he drives.
City Boy with Lifted Truck
no
These were good to point out. I love lifted trucks, I recently got a pickup and I need to learn as much as I can
congratulations on the new pickup
Sauce Man 🙄
Derelict thanks man!!!
everything receded duhh wtf did you expect getting a body lift
lol
Literally none of these reasons have made me turn against buying a 3" body lift for my bronco.
just a bad look in general
You must not have seen a Bronco sitting 2ft higher.
I have a 06 2500 Silverado I was going to put a body lift on it not anymore. I save up for a suspension lift thanks for the information I have a feeling you save me a lot of grief 👍
I am here to help, I bet your ride looks great now
I even took the spare tire winch off and im selling that right now. Lol!! Love it
already sold it
@@Derec couldnt care less.
Maybe if your tires weren’t training wheels you could cover that gap
oh I changed that new check the new videos
This is a 3 inch body lift? If so was there any change in your driving? How does it feel?
1.5in zone body lift, not much noticeable change, feels great to sit higher
Those engine mounts are set up for stock so you have to get new engine mounts which will raise the engine for you to where it should be...
do they make those for body lifts
Upshift Z71 look on eBay. Contact your dealer they may not have them since they only have stock parts for vehicles. Just search the internet. Put your truck name and truck lift engine mounts see if you can get any. If no possibly take your truck to a good shop who can do some modifications to get your engine to raise
Sell your chevy and buy a prius. My 2 year old wines less than this guy.
Just trying to get the honest message out
You must never really looked into getting it body lift and just went out and got one lol 😂😂😂
I should have gotten the bigger suspension lift
Yea at least a 5in or 6in that's perfect for your truck nd can fit pretty good size tires nd not have to adjust much!
6:53 wait you can't get a body lift kit for a unit-body vehicle..because their is no frame to separate lol I'm kinda confused
uni-body. The frame is built into the under body of the vehicle. There is no solid one piece frame for the body to sit on. This is a little irrelevant because almost all trucks have a solid frame. Usually its cars that don't. Probably would not work on some SUV's as well, depending how they are made.
That's exactly what I thought lol kinda weird it was even mentioned. But over all dude has a sweet truck
yes thanks
Oh man I'm barely in the process of getting a lift you answered a lot of my questions thanks bro
You are welcome, thank you for attending
What size wheels your running
can I have my 7:30 back? you installed a BODY LIFT!!!! what did you expect from the engine? did you expect engine to be lifted too?????
was hoping for better ascetic results
Engine bay is way better that way cause you have more room to work
yes i agree now, check the new content
Upshift Z71 no thanks. This was painful enough to watch. Had to turn it off.
Another benefit to more room under the hood with the body lift is the hot air has more room to circulate.
but dirt can get in easier too
Alright. A few ways to beat the "problems that most us actual enthusiasts do. We get or have inner fender well covers. That helps with road debris and mud building up creating rust. Get some side steps to cover the frame, over size tires wont fit under the truck and dangerous to run 2 different size tires on the same axle. Having the body up off the transmission will help when it comes to ever having to pull the transmission out or t-case. Relocation brackets move the bumber to match the body. Moving the center of gravity will also be moved with a suspension lift. It will actually make it worst. Kinda why you go a little slower around curves. It's a truck. Not a race car. The exhaust, go after market. Go get a custom exhaust put on or a muffler shop will move the tip up.
foot steps will decrease ground clearance, whole exhaust would have to be modified
Upshift Z71 not whole exhaust. And the foot steps will not decrease ground clearance unless you want the damn steps to drop to the ground but how often are you gonna be going off-road in the truck?
well then eventually water will build into the pipe being at an angle? I go now and then, I use to have steps, I do not think they look good.
Should be labeled I'm stupid ass and have no idea how my truck works and I don't know what a body lift does.
check out the new and improved content
This was painful
no
So your saying if you plan to put a nasty ass turbo in a 07-13 do a small body lift for more space?
Thanks for the info
depending on the placement and size of the nasty turbo indeed
Bringing up some good points about body lifts but 1: the first 2 reasons why not to buy the body lift end up turning into "Oh I like it now" the last 3 reasons, are good to point out but IMO complain too much and ramble too much, not sure how I made it through this video without ripping my hair out.
lol
my husband is a macinic and without the body lift einges are ahard for him to get some thing so body lift does help there were it not good on the eingin is it misalines the fan with the radiator
I'm not sure what was worse... Watching the video or trying to decipher this comment
Suspension lifts will keep the components aligned
Talks aboit how the body lift would make it harder to work on his engine? Can tell this guy probably doesn't know how to change his oil lmao
under the hood scenarios
For the exhaust gap; just cut it down, buy a piece of bent pipe and weld it back on. Pretty simple and not that expensive. And as for the bumper gap... you now know for next time to get the relocation brackets lol
The exhaust hanger would also need to be modified to lower the pipe
Upshift Z71 I thought you'd wanna raise the pipe to minimize the gap. But it could probably be done behind the hanger anyway
Great vid thanks!
Geez way to noob it up
lol
I was thinking of getting a small body lift specifically so the engine was lower... so you can access the rear of the motor better.. try to access the the rear valve cover bolts in a stock lift
yes
and its a grate way to stay in shape
yes sir
ok the gap you say you like now. the sapre tire rust so you like it better in the bed and the extra room under the hood is a bonus if you actually turned a wrench instead of paying mechanics to do it. the bumper ya thats harsh i would complain about it the exhaust any muffler shop can bend it to where it matches factory position.
yes
This is the prefect reason why u research pros and cons or suspension vs body lifts. Way to leap before looking Bro.
Yea, I was just too excited and determined to add height to my truck!
Very informative I was thinking about a body lift but your video brought out some things I wouldn't have been able to live with. Thanks
no problem!
Thanks for the info , I was about to get a 3 inch body on a 12 inch suspension
yea because 12 inches of suspension will clear any tire
Derelict dude i seen this and busted out laughing 12 inches!!!!!your fine for ANY TIRE
Why not to do a body lift... "But it doesn't bother me... It looks better to me..." This dude made my head hurt 😣
better to go a suspension
Take it easy city boy, a body lift is a cheaper and easier alternative to a suspension lift, a suspension lift you are literally changing all of your steering components and putting more stress on your tie rods and ball joints and springs etc, as opposed to just lifting the body of the frame with spacers, in this you change the bumpers for sure, if you go for a real body lift 3' or more, you might have to cut the frame to raise your bumpers high enough, extend break lines and wires, but it doesn't put stress on anything or cost you nearly as much as a suspension lift, also why are you complaining about more room in the engine bay? I'd love that
compared to the height of newer trucks from factory a 6 inch lift is bare minimum to make a difference in comparison
"Rainman" makes a youtube vid.
I prefer the sun
I have a 3in on my silverado and everything is fine. step 1 take the body lift off its that easy. you are the only person with these sorts of complaints
nothing competes against a suspension lift
FWIW, a 1.5" suspension lift raises your center of gravity MORE than a 1.5" body lift. Beside lifting the BODY, a suspension lift also lifts the chassis, the engine, the transfer case, the front differential, the rear differential, the fuel tank, etc.,etc.,etc..
yes, but I also have a 3.5 suspension lift too
I have 6 inch lift with the better shocks rough country, this truck Is same as yours,it drive and handles great,and the is way better than stock,check it out
Hell yeah thanks bro you really really saved us a lot
no problem
wtf….he said “I’m never going to that shop again” why because you didn’t buy relocation brackets for your bumpers?
The body lift allows you to put on bigger tires, there is no reason to put on a body lift if you are going to run those small tires.
I think the under the hood situation is better with the body lift, it actually gives you more room when you are working under there. The engine bay is far better with the body lift because it gives you more room to work under the hood.
Doesnt everyone know that the bumper lift is a simple kit that comes with every body lift kit?
The spare tire situation is easy to fix. and no one would ever be dumb enough to even think about cutting their frame.
for zone the rear is separate
I have a 99 Silverado I just put a 4.5 in lift I am looking to get a 3 in body lift would it be a difference like the height ?
I have a 96 silverado and rn its stock but i want to get a 3 inch suspension lift and 3 inch body lift but im sure it would pick it up all a body lift is is spacers i think but tbh idk
Yes...literally 3 inches of extra height....lol
You obviously hurt a lot of body lift guys feelings here lmao. But i actually found this video hella helpful while im trying to decide how to lift my truck. Definitely going with the suspension lift now. Thanks.
you are welcome, great decision
Tyler that’s cause your a stupid little yuppie ass bitch boy
I'm confused.reason one.you said it didn't look good,but it did look good and it doesn't bother you.reason two,the spare tire,you were going to take off anyways because of the rust.so I stopped watching...doesn't make sense
it was almost impossible to take down that spare tire because of the body lift
you do know they sell a cover to stop that gap from showing i have a 2 inch in body lift, so there is quite a bit of gap, between my trucks body and frame. after i bought it there was no gap
Yes I eventually installed the covers, however the covers do trap dirt
Is a square fender well you will never fit bigger tires
I will just have to get a bigger lift
Finally just finished the full video. With suspension and body lift you went up 5 inches and then you turned around and complained about how the bodylift made your truck look. Why didn't you just get a 6 inch suspension lift? Had it on my Ram and dude my truck would crush yours for half the price 😂
Ended up going with the smaller lift several months prior, would have rather went the same route you did
Great video man!
I appreciate you, thanks.
unibody suspension .. where do you pull that out of
Do you realize ricers lower their cars with the suspension? Body lift blocks lift your car.... Opposite of what they are trying to achieve 🤣
Are your inner genders and firewall separate from the rest of your truck ? About the only thing that would be lower is the engine and radiator on some as they sat in the frame but even that the only issue was the fan hitting the shroud yet most body lift kits supplied a quick fix for that as well as relocation brackets for any hard lines(fuel,brake) the gap is easily fixed with gap guards or even a piece of painted sheet metal mounted in place, high Center of gravity shouldn’t be an issue as mounting larger tires means wider tires and in order to not rub frame most mount them on offset wheels, as for the gap between body and engine having that extra space to work with is a blessing when it comes to oil pressure sensor and distributor cap and rotor. Issues you didn’t touch on is most body lift kits come with a piece of pipe to install on fuel filler neck as well as an extension for the steering shaft. Bumpers have relocation brackets. Seeing the frame from under the truck ??? Adding any lift brings the frame more into view add a 6” or more lift and you’ll definitely start noticing the frame. Body lift or no body lift is a preference but also an easy fix for those looking for that little extra space possibly needed to fit larger tires. If you’re interested in a body lift get informed beforehand check for all options available as well as parts you may need that doesn’t come with the kit, if you don’t install it yourself at the very least bring it to a shop that has experience installing them as no shop should ever say they can’t raise a bumper 😂 as for the spare there’s relocation for the insert tool as having it sit in your box takes up valuable space at least this one is tied down as I’ve seen others having them just loose (hit a bump hard enough makes for good videos though) and any trail riding having to climb in the box looking for the spare only to realize you lost it somewhere on the trail well that brings out a new vocabulary.
The rear wheel wells do not have fender liners and a suspension lift does not lower the frame from the body
Derelict you said you didn’t like seeing too much of the frame, any lift begins to show more of the underside of the truck and yes you can install wheel well gap liners in the rear when doing a body lift so you don’t notice the box no longer sitting on the frame although most body lift kits include weld on plates for some areas of the box cause if there’s cross bracing not supported you won’t be able to place much in the box without causing droop, and most body lift kits give you the bumper extensions or offer it as an add on. I’m guessing though you don’t see much off-roading as you don’t even perform your own work or have very little knowledge about the subjects you speak of. Spend some time wrenching and testing out products before making the videos, get some knowledge and experience
Spare tire can be brought down using a ratchet with square drive.
had to use a joint socket but most spare tire winches rust out completely
@@Derec yes. True. I buy the Chinese knock off ones from eBay. Probably only last a year in rust belt. You can lube them to make them last longer
Everything you stated is common sense! You get a body lift you should know all these things
and i fixed them all in the new videos
He mentioned all that but didn't mention that you won't be able to tow???
the lift does not effect the frame hitch
Put a small suspension lift on it and bigger tires it'll look alot better
yea I the truck is rocking the rcx 3.5
That’s funny. That’s very well known that bumpers are not effected by the lift
body lifts effect them
Upshift Z71 no. Body lifts do not move the bumper. Hence the wired look of it being lower than front clip.
I'm gonna body lift my 2000 chevy silverado just to fit my 24x12s and you're reasons are not even bad I have covers for the gap aka the wheel well covers I can't even use a small spare anyway so...
yea the huge tires will take the attention away from the body
Man your truck looks good what are you talking about, you just learn and live
Omg and now he’s bitching that “they” didn’t even cut his frame when they installed the body lift. Wtf?!?!? Literally have never, would never to this to install a body lift that take three hours to install by yourself.
to relocate the front bumper
the video is too long. i couldnt finish watching either. spit out the five reasons and be done. 5 to 7 minutes tops.
lol
Upshift Z71 your replies are repetitive and lame. fuck off
Damn city slicker
You may have missed the backwoods within a few feet
Gap in the rear we'll could be covered up with a liner 😆🤣 lol
The downside to the liners are the collection of road salt and dirt
Mine doesnt do that i have a 3 body on 10 inch of lift on my 08
nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Upshift Z71 Bro just buy a lift kit
That's the life of having a lift man....use a top side creeper if need be but what you get from a lift is worth it.. as many of the comments state, they have gap covers and bumper brackets to lift it right....
got to switch the lift soon
The only reason that all this happens is because you drive a chevy
other brands have body lifts available
Better then a fucked over rebuilt dodge