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thedak
Dodge Dakota
12/06/2001
01:48:10
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i know a lot of you have 3" body lifts. i was wondering what the overall consensus on them is. im sure you have been asked before, i just dont want to make an expensive mistake.
how does it look(s10 chevy bodylift)?
performance?
any problems?
does it look it look like you have a susp. lift?
thanks guys,
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thedak
Dodge Dakota
12/06/2001
01:49:56
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also, does the frame hang way below the body.
thanks,
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Blizzard
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12/06/2001
07:19:19
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1. It looks better than an s10 with a body lift
2. Performance?? It allows a little larger tire
3. No problems to report just yet
4. No, it does not look like you have a suspension lift
5. The frame is exposed 3 more inches ... but still doesn't seem to show like it does on other trucks
Good luck!
'01 QC 4x4
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TallQuad
Dodge Dakota
12/06/2001
15:53:08
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Same here! (everything Blizzard said). I would look at some of the rides on this board if you want to see how it looks. I think they look much better than other (chevy, ford) trucks with body lifts.
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Airborne
Dodge Dakota
12/07/2001
16:05:36
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I also agree with everything the above said. I have put body lifts on two Rangers and a BroncoII and although the outcome of those body lifts were pleasing, I like how the Dak looks a lot more than the others looked.
It sits noticeably higher and with bigger rims and tires, just makes the whole truck look "mean". A VERY worth while investment. You will not be dissapointed.
I am sure most all will agree with me on that. "Right guys"?
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
12/07/2001
23:30:14
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You are correct Sir! I have installed body lifts on s-10's, ranger's and full size chevy's. The lift on my Dak looks better than the best of them, especially with the rubber covers that hide the gap you see in the wheel wells, almost looks factory. Frame is not obviously exposed much at all.The only thing that is still at stock height is my hitch receiver.
Flowmaster stainless cat back, Air Raid CAD and homemade TB connect, Splitfire Plugs, 180 T-stat, .76 TPS, 3
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Tyler
Dodge Dakota
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11/15/2002
22:42:34
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why would you want a body lift? in my opinion its a waste of money and who cares how your truck looks, its the performance that matters, so if your going to get a lift get a suspension lift.
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davage
GenIII
11/15/2002
23:15:21
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tyler not every body can shell out $1200 + for a suspension lift and you cant find a quality one for anything after 2k must be the y2k bug ;-).
my $.02
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shiftrider
Dodge Dakota
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11/16/2002
14:57:34
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1200 is what the lift is listed at, i dont want to know the exact number but i believe it cost knobby a bit more then that
like davage said there isnt an option besides most of us just want to run 33s anyway 35s are a bit big unless your fortworth cause you just want to look down on people lol
my 170$ worth for the bodylift
davage, i know what tallquad(heat and bend) and torque(plate thingy) and someone said they didnt do anything with the manual, i was just wondering if you have installed the body lift what did you do??
just asking cause as soon as i eat some food so the hangover is gone im starting lol
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Sean
Dodge Dakota
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11/17/2002
21:32:38
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I have been lifting my rigs (and buddies) for over 10 years now. And here is my honest opinion on the body lift in general. If you do not have the money to go the suspension route and you can't wait until you do than a body lift is what you do. However, there are some real cons in my opinion when lifting the body off a vehicle.
1. No matter what people say you are lifting the body of the vehicle 1-3" off the frame. So there is no getting around it. The frame will be much more noticable. And unless you buy something to hide the frame, you can stare through your truck. And if you do buy something to cover it, your frame looks abnormally big.
2. Things are attached to the frame. In general, Bumpers, trailer hitches, radiator, shift linkages, transmission, transfer case, and depending on the vehicle the tub or floor pan. This part of the lift can be a nightmare. I don't know if the Dak tub is one piece. But when tubs are two piece the stinkin seats and firewall behind the pedals can require lifting. All of this stuff has to be moved up because it looks stupid or it just plain won't work if you don't. Let's say your truck is a manual and you don't lift the trans and t-case. Your stick shift just shrunk by 3" inches. Let's say you have a trailer hitch on your rig. Imagine that thing 3" inches lower than it is right now. Unless you have it re-welded, the hitch sags low. Basically unless you pay a real pro or you have the ability to do it right. The truck could look like hell.
The one real upside of a body lift is this: The only true way to lift a rig and retain the nice smooth stock ride characteristics is a body lift. I have lifted many rigs. I've even done a Suburban. The Body lift in my opinion is one of the hardest to do right.
But, it all comes down to money. If you can't afford the suspension lift than you can't. Sorry for the length, hoped it helped. Just keep this in mind when your out wheelin your rig. The suspension is still stock!!!!! Guys seem to forget this when they have big tires and new shocks.
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davage
GenIII
11/21/2002
20:06:56
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no shiftrider i havent done the lift yet im gonna wait til i have to get new tires and do it then probably next year sometime good luck with your lift
2k2 CC sport 4x4 4.7 5 speed
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chm
Dodge Dakota
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3/29/2003
18:42:36
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I have a 94 suburban and im planning on getting a body lift. Are they really hard to put on or what, do you have any Idea on how long it would take, because I would rather do it with my buds than pay somone $500 to put it on.
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JustMe
Dodge Dakota
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3/29/2003
21:59:19
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chm...just my $0.02 worth. You might want to start a new thread instead of piggy backing it on the back of an old thread.
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