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different body lift question

AtreyuManiac -> different body lift question (1/4/2008 2:48:39 PM)
With a body lift... do most come with bumper brackets, for front and rear bumper? Is there anything else it comes with or that i would need to tweak on my own for example running longer wires to make up for a 3" gap or running longer lines or anything like that? Im trying to get absolutely all information i can before i decide on buying one.

tjwiens91@hotmail.co -> RE: different body lift question (3/4/2008 2:21:01 PM)
I too am trying to get all the info i can, before i commit to buying one. I do believe most kits come with the bumper brackets.

navyblue_sk8er -> RE: different body lift question (3/4/2008 3:45:45 PM)
Yeah most body lifts do come with bumper brakets. Most also come with gas servicing hose extension, and eng compartment grounding bracket extension. They tell you to re drill holes for the battery tray to move in more inboard also. You can go to company's websites that sell body lift and download the instructions online so you can review it and see what you're getting yourself into.

nhvff57 -> RE: different body lift question (3/5/2008 2:11:23 PM)
Heres an ebay link for a kit that comes with brackets... KEEP IN MIND you cant use your back bumper for towing once the kit is installed. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-03-Chevy-S10-Blazer-S15-Jimmy-2in-Body-Lift-Kit-152_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33585QQihZ013QQitemZ230229073763QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Or go with the roughcountry 2" suspension lift so you dont have to worry about bumpers, extending filler hose etc. Link... http://www.roughcountry.com/chevy_4wd_s10.html Thats a good price for a kit like that.

willjones -> RE: different body lift question (3/19/2008 4:01:36 PM)
My B.L. came with everything needed. On the PA kits you don't have to do any extending of wires most of them have enough slack.

WolfPack -> RE: different body lift question (3/19/2008 4:08:26 PM)
WILLJONES! Are you done now?!?!?!?

a_tack -> RE: different body lift question (3/19/2008 9:03:04 PM)
If you have a 1994 or previous most kits DO NOT come with bumper brackets!!! I repeat, most 1st Gen Body lifts DO NOT come with bumper relocation brackets! Those linked kits above are for 2nd gens..... 1st gen body lifts are different... No bumper brackets and there is a need to extend the shift linkage! To all that replied, be careful what you guide people to do. Be observant, in the OP's sig, he lists a 1994 Blazer. A first Gen... all of you have 2nd gens and there are several aftermarket parts that are different.... especially body lifts... Just be careful, I don't wanna see anyone waste their money based on false information.. To the Original Poster, make sure to clearly state your body style, year, and drivetrain when asking technical questions..

WolfPack -> RE: different body lift question (3/19/2008 9:06:03 PM)
That is a crucial piece of information! Also how difficult do you guys think it would be to get a shop (better yet, how do I even find a local welding shop??) to make some bumper brackets? I wanna get custom ones made anyway since I want to retain the structural protection offered from the grille guard, and because Jigg sells replacement body lift bushings for $3. I figure I buy 12 of those suckers, get the bolts and fuel hose extender at lowes, and then custom brackets welded, and I save a great deal on my body lift [:D] Eh..probably would be better/safer/less hassle to pay the extra $$

a_tack -> RE: different body lift question (3/19/2008 9:09:16 PM)
The PA body lift for your 2nd gen wolfpack, comes with bumper relocation brackets that are structuraly sound enough to keep your brush guard. The Hunter 4x4 guard and the westin sportsman mount exactly the same. Shoot a PM to Rcars and ask him what he had to do. I believe the brush guard just bolts back up with minor drilling..

WolfPack -> RE: different body lift question (3/19/2008 9:11:37 PM)
Ohhhhh....I remember readin RCars's thread on his body lift install, but I thought he had to redrill because he wanted a strong support for the brush guard. If the brackets are tough enough though, and just need help actually grabbing the guard's mounts...well I can take care of that!

Drifter666 -> RE: different body lift question (5/12/2008 12:08:36 AM)
i have a 1st gen and the bodylift was simple sept for the shift linkage needed to be extended you also need to extend the ground straps near the back wheels as far as the brush guard goes i just drilled threw my bumper brackets+frame rails theres already a hole in the frame rail but you cant tell cuz of the bumper bracket but all you would be doing is making that hole a bit wider, i used 1/2" bolts with lock washers and nylon lock nuts only problem i hate bout my grille guard is it bolts to the bumper also, im afraid if i use my grille guard as its supose to be used it will break out of the bumper and kill my hood, im gonna weld up some "road armor" type bumpers sooner or later unless anyone knows where i can get one made for a 1st gen

Taymacjack -> RE: different body lift question (5/12/2008 12:46:08 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: WolfPack That is a crucial piece of information! Also how difficult do you guys think it would be to get a shop (better yet, how do I even find a local welding shop??) to make some bumper brackets? I wanna get custom ones made anyway since I want to retain the structural protection offered from the grille guard, and because Jigg sells replacement body lift bushings for $3. I figure I buy 12 of those suckers, get the bolts and fuel hose extender at lowes, and then custom brackets welded, and I save a great deal on my body lift [:D] Eh..probably would be better/safer/less hassle to pay the extra $$ hey wolf i dont think they have you would need at lowes...i had to go to true value harware to get a few extra bolts (4 of them) that i needed for the lift blocks. It ended up being a lil under 20 bucks...haha. I just dont know if it would really be cheaper....

NVANZEE -> RE: different body lift question (5/12/2008 5:00:29 PM)
i dont know if this effects blazers or not but if your spare tire is under the truck you will not be able to use the same hole in the bumper to lower it. so you would have to drill a new hole. At least thats how it was on my friends f150

WolfPack -> RE: different body lift question (5/12/2008 5:03:32 PM)
Spares don't belong under the truck anyway...it's just a good excuse to move it [:D]

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