RE: Suspension Lift VS Body Lift 98 Dak 4x4?

From: Nonya Business (goma2k@hotmail.com)
Date: Tue Feb 13 2001 - 23:45:10 EST


>Thanks for the info guys. I'm comming up on tires and have BFG ATA 31" old
>style on my Amigo. Was very happy with them but was looking for a more
>aggressive tread design like the BFG MUD. Since I'm nearly in need of
>tires I'm seriously considering a lift. I do some off roading but not any
>crawly stuff. I really like my Bilstein shocks and haven't heard very many
>good things about the Rancho shocks. Seems Bilstein doesn't do longer
>shocks. Mostly was for look and slight clearance. I think I just may go
>with the mud tires 31" and no lift. Theses OEM tires have gotten me stuck
>too many times. But I guess I have a fear of heights now also considering
>my small dog can barely hop in as it is. Hmm now where else can I spend
>this tax return on my truck?

- Gabe
Bilstein Shocks,Rhino Bed liner,K&N FIPK,5.2L,SLT Loaded,Towing,Heavy duty
service group,3.92,LSD,Chrome Bed caps,MP3 NomadII for my Infinity sound.
MSD wires and Autolites in garage.
Have to look good for the river!!

>Very rarely though.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Andy Levy
>Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 8:25 PM
>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>Subject: Re: DML: RE: Suspension Lift VS Body Lift 98 Dak 4x4?
>
>
>Except some suspension lifts actually cause you to LOSE clearance on IFS
>setups, because of bits hanging down.
>
>"Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
> >
> > With suspension lift, you get better articulation along with better
>travel.
> > On Body Lift, it's mainly to add clearance under the wheel wells for
>larger
> > tires. Rule of thumb: Go with Suspension Lift first...if you still
>need
> > the clearance for your tires, then go with Body Lift.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > Subject: DML: Suspension Lift VS Body Lift 98 Dak 4x4?
> >
> > Ok I have the money now to do a body lift or suspension lift on my 98
>Dak
> > 4x4 extended cab 3.92 gears 5.2L engine. I would like to put 32" BFG
>Mud
> > terrains on so I guess I need to lift it. Ok it's $490.00 for the Body
>lift
> > 3" and $2,000 for the Suspension Lift " (Rancho) from Off Road Warehouse
> > here in San Diego. What are the advantages of Suspension lift over Body
> > Lift. I have some Bilstein shocks on already and don't want to give
>them
>up
> > but if suspension lift is so much better I may. Can someone inform me.
> > Does anyone have pictures of Suspension vs Bodylift?
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