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Body or Suspension? - 4/3/2008 11:56:53 PM

bigt7088

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Hey guys! I've got a 2000 4x4 4dr that I'm wanting to put a lift on. I've been looking into getting a 2 inch susp, but I've heard this can potentially mess up the geometry with shafts and etc. But other than looks and avoiding body damage, I don't see any benefits of a body lift. I already ripped the tailpipe off from getting stuck on a steep hill. I guess my question is how often to 2 inch suspension lifts give problems for people? And do body lifts offer a lot more for off roading capabilities than I'm thinking? This vehicle is still gonna be the vehicle I get back and forth to college with... Thanks!

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RE: Body or Suspension? - 4/5/2008 2:43:36 PM

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From what I understand the body lift is just for looks ( correct me if im wrong ). And the suspension is what you would want if u are offroading and wanting clearance. Ive decided for mine to just lift by cranking the torsion bars and putting shackles in the ass end.

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RE: Body or Suspension? - 4/5/2008 4:22:39 PM

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body lift gets you 2" of the frame which allows for larger tires, which will give you .5-1.5" more ground clearence than stock.

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RE: Body or Suspension? - 4/5/2008 5:06:55 PM

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it will give you .5" more ground clearance... only way you can get 1.5" more ground clearance with a body lift alone is to run 33's... to run 33's, you would pretty much have to remove the fenders on a 2nd gen. On a 1st gen you get a 3"BL and trim the fenders to clear 33's...
no possible way you are getting 1.5" more ground clearance off of just a body lift. At least no logical or reasonable way.

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RE: Body or Suspension? - 4/5/2008 8:45:16 PM

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APPROACH ANGLES.

lol j/k.

I did the 2'' suspension thing....and will be doing the 2'' body lift as well..I think it looks great. And usually 4x4s want wheel well space...stuffing the wells is for baggers..

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RE: Body or Suspension? - 4/5/2008 10:47:30 PM

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i did a trailmaster 5in suspension trailmaster 2in body lift and put on 33in tires and it looks good and rides just fine

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RE: Body or Suspension? - 4/6/2008 8:24:35 AM

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good lookin truck! wish I had the extra $$$ to do that

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RE: Body or Suspension? - 4/7/2008 11:44:48 AM

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I really appreciate the input. A torsion bar lift concerns me of breaking a joint when I'm driving to school (an hour drive). (and for WolfPack, did I read somewhere that 70 miles after your 2 inch lift, your CV went out?) Also, it seems the like the 6 inch may be a little too complex for me to do. Maybe I should just keep my Blazer for commuting only and save up for a more authentic off road vehicle... what do you guys think? Thanks!

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RE: Body or Suspension? - 4/7/2008 2:02:22 PM

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well you can still get a lift, an be fine. Im going to be getting a 2" suspension from RC an it is my daily driver.

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RE: Body or Suspension? - 4/7/2008 3:05:32 PM

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Or just do a slight tb crank and get a bodylift as well to get plenty of room for the bigger tires. Thats what I am doing. And if 1.5 inches of clearance is whats holding you back from just doing a bodylift, then thats rediculous. Of all the times I have been stuck another 1 inch of clearance wasn't going to make things any better. The bigger tires make the diff.

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RE: Body or Suspension? - 4/7/2008 4:08:40 PM

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In all the threads I mentioned the CV going out, I was sure to mention that I have 100k on the CVs before cranking. I have had no problems since! I would say go ahead and do it. Going up ~2'' is just what a blazer needs IMO

. Makes it the right height for an SUV

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RE: Body or Suspension? - 4/15/2008 10:16:56 PM

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An update for those maybe wondering, I'm planning on going with the BDS 5 inch lift. I'm in college right now, but funds are running short. I've got a tough major that requires a lot of attention to school and not working. So I'm taking a year off to work at a place that starts at $60,000 a year, working 84 hour weeks though. So after a year, I should have enough money to pay for my expenses until I graduate. Also gives me plenty of money to customize my blazer. I'm going to get my uncle, who is a mechanic, to help me install the BDS lift. Torsion bar cranking just doesn't appeal to me for some reason. Anybody have any experience with the BDS lift?

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