Danger Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I've been thinking about doing a lift on my truck. Is one better than the other or is it more of a cost thing? I've never had a lifted truck before and dont know much about it, any info would be great. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Its all a matter of who you talk to. Body lift will let you clear bigger tires while moving your center of gravity (CG) up but its only raising the body which is probably 30-40% of the weight of the vehicle...a SL on the other hand lifts all of the sprung weight (80-90% of the vehicle weight) increasing the CG even more... Everyone will have their opinion on the matter...but that's my $.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) Also, a body lift doesn't stress your suspension and steering components. A suspension lift will stress your steering system, CVs, joints, etc. But a BL doesn't get your frame, bumpers, etc any higher (except from the bigger tires you put on). It really depends on how you'll use the truck. Some people do both (see UNCC's sig above). Edited May 19, 2012 by Slartibartfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 "Body lift vs Suspension lift" again? I swear its in there with the EXACT same title... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Not that i've seen, and when I did my search, any link I clicked seemed to be broken since the forum moved sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I've never been able to work the forum search feature. I usually just Google my search terms, and then NPORA threads come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dowser Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Actually he's right. All the links for search function seem to be on the fritz. I just happened to look for you're Axle Flip MY1PATH and when I found it, The link was dead. I had to check the date, and scroll back to that time just to be able to click on it. Annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 You'll find a temporary way to make search result links work explained HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoore4512 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Matter of opinions but it boils down to what YOU want. Ultimately larger tires are the reason most joes lift their rigs. So if you dont want to fool with accellerated wear and tear on your suspension components a BL will be more suited to your needs. If you simply want to get as high as you can without going all hardcore awesomeness and solid axle swapping that ride, then do a 3+3 lift (3 inch BL and 3 inch suspension). Mines been that way for a few years with only some minor issues, which i to be expected with any lifted truck. Whenever I can et the SAS finished, is when I will achieve new heights! (Beverly Hills...thats where I want to be...) singing.... Best of luck to you, ake plenty of pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) Titles are broken, You have to click on page numbers or preview topic to follow the links. For example search: "axle flip" Scroll down to desired result: thread titled "Flipping my Axles this weekend... has no page numbers under it to click on (only one page) but on the right there is a down arrow that appears when you mouse over. Clicking the down arrows gives you a "First Post"and "Last Post" It also tells you the first post that matches your search but you can't click on it. I clicked on "First Post" and got to my desired thread; http://www.nissanpat...840#entry564840 Also, the default search option is "search this topic" so you need to make sure it says "search forums" when you are looking for another topic. Hope this helps. Edited May 20, 2012 by MY1PATH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.T Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I am looking at purchasing a 3 inch body lift tomorrow. I was looking at this kit here: http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/index.htm?stocknumber=4053+PA. I have heard the the rear bolts were different for the 93-95. Are the bolts needed for the 93-95 longer? If so how much longer? There is that kit for $122 and there is one at 4x4parts.com that is for a 95 for $155. I was just hoping to save a few bucks and see what the difference was. If its just a longer bolt I could probably buy it at tractor supply. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I've heard the bolts are hard to find probably due to being Metric, if possible pull one of your rear bolts out to measure and take it with you to where ever you may get them from to see if they have them. Don't want to order a kit hoping to find the bolts locally and than not be able to find them. My 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.T Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 That is understandable. I figured if it is just length I could probably pick up a set of grade 8 bolts that are the correct length. I was mainly wanting to know if it was the length of the bolts that was the difference between the 2 kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dowser Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Koveman gave me a good tip. Head to a wrecking yard and pull out the torsion bars adjustment bolt at the anchor. it will do the job for the rear bolt and its free from a wrecking yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Call steve at rugged rocks and buy the kit for the 87...he has the bolt info and can prob get 2 bolts for u to make the kit work...I did the research for him. He also has an installation instruction set done by me on a 95 with the 87 kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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