----- Original Message -----
From: "MJ Inginson" <mjingison@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2001 5:01 PM
Subject: DML: Re: body lift.
> A bodylift is exactcly what the name implies. You lift the body off of
the
> frame a certain distance. The suspension stays the same but clearance
> between the fenders and tires increase. The kits use spacers in 2,3, and
> even 4 inch increments. The spacers are made from injected nylon,
aluminum,
> or steel. You'll get longer bolts to replace the body mount bolts. if
the
> height is really big, a longer fuel fill/vent tube, tranny linkage
> extension, bumper reloacation brackets, and some other stuff. You're
center
> of gravity (CG) will be higher. Some of the things to look out for when
> doing one is to look at all wiring, hoses and linkages that are both
> attached to the frame and body (brake lines are a good example).
My e-brake cable snapped. Got DC to coer it under my extended warrenty.
Look to
> see what may happen if you move the body away from the frame the height
you
> want. 5 speed and transfer case levers will have a reduced area to move.
> mine like to pop out of second gear until I opened the rubber boot up
some.
> 4 low had the same problem.
Same on my '97 sport with 3" body lift
Steering columns may be a problem depending on
> the degree of lift applied. If you look underneath you'll see the bolts
that
> hold the body to the frame. I did a hombrew 2 inch lift on my 95 and the
> biggest problem was removing the old bolts.
>
> Mike I.
> 95 CC 4x4 v6
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eric Giblock" <egiblock@hotmail.com>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2001 15:01
> Subject: DML: body lift.
>
>
> > BODY LIFT !?!
> >
> > what exactly is it and how would i go about doing it ???? where can i
get
> > some info..
> >
> > thanks all
> >
> > --
> > eric giblock
> > egiblock@hotmail.com
> > www.gibsdakota.com
> >
> >
>
>
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