Author Topic: 3 inch body lift..good or bad? (Read 9214 times)

krash81 · « **on:** Sep 01, 2008, 12:09:49 PM »

I'm pretty new to building up 4x4's. I bought a 79' with a 3 inch body lift. The truck handles like crap. It wonders all over the road. I was wondering if i should remove the body lift when i put my 3inch suspension lift on it? I checked all of the steering components and everything seems tight. I didn't know if the bodylift would cause it to wonder or not.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 01, 2008, 12:15:31 PM »

you dont need the bodylift... but a bodylift wont cause the vehicle to wander

88_Pathy · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 01, 2008, 12:16:31 PM »

No the body lift wont cause the wandering but 3in is a little tall for my taste. I have a 2in but it is on to clear the drivetrain.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 01, 2008, 12:30:44 PM »

i have a 2 inch body lift also, and NO bl doesnt cause wondering, i'd be willing to bed the trunion bearings are toast, my truck started the wondering a few years ago, i put some good used trunion(knuckle) bearings in and it quit

krash81 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 01, 2008, 01:14:00 PM »

I might take it off..This truck will be a d/d so i was going to put 33's on it. It would just make the truck taller than i need it. Idk, maybe I should just see how it is with the suspension lift. I do have a front diff that I've been building with new trunion bearings, 4.88's, locked and all that.

Toymin8r · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 01, 2008, 06:07:05 PM »

Quote from: 79coyotefrg on Sep 01, 2008, 12:30:44 PM

i have a 2 inch body lift also, and NO bl doesnt cause wondering, i'd be willing to bed the trunion bearings are toast, my truck started the wondering a few years ago, i put some good used trunion(knuckle) bearings in and it quit

Worn out spring bushings will cause this too. 3" BL can cause problems with the 4wd shifter staying in 4wd if the floorboard isn't clearnanced for it. I'd test it before a wheeling trip.

Where are you located krash? Someone may have a set of used lift springs in your area for cheap.

H8PVMNT · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 01, 2008, 07:00:22 PM »

A three inch body lift will cause everyone to think you're a poser... Cut it in half. I agree about replacing the trunion bearings though.

Thomas P · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 01, 2008, 10:17:20 PM »

3" body lifts are fine, they look a little funny since you can see more frame, but the way i see it is that you are lifting less weight in the air with a body lift as opposed to a suspension lift, since the motor doesnt raise with a b lift you have a better center of gravity. Also the amount of room around your drivetrain is greatly increased making it easier to repair/replace parts.

Tallchevy · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 01, 2008, 10:49:12 PM »

I installed a 2" body lift on my 4Runner & wheeled it for 1 1/2 years & this is a dd. I took it off & wheeled it. It feels more stable when wheeling & on the road.

Read the warnings from a manufacture of body lifts. I know you have a 79 but the warnings are the same for all.

http://www.performanceaccessories.com/instructions/5072_5073_5092_5093.pdf

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 01, 2008, 11:00:52 PM »

Quote from: Tallchevy on Sep 01, 2008, 10:49:12 PM

Read the warnings from a manufacture of body lifts. I know you have a 79 but the warnings are the same for all.

http://www.performanceaccessories.com/instructions/5072_5073_5092_5093.pdf

"This body lift kit should only be installed on vehicles that
are in good working condition. Before the installation
begins, the vehicle should be thoroughly inspected for
evidence of corrosion or deformation of the sheet metal
around the factory body mounts. This body lift kit should
not be installed on any vehicle that is suspected to have
been in a collision, or misused. Off road use of your
vehicle with this body lift installed may increase the stress
applied to the factory body mounts. It is not
recommended that any vehicle, with a body lift installed,
be involved in any extreme off road maneuvers. Failure
to follow this warning may result in serious personal injury
and/or serious damage to your vehicle."

Hmmm... interesting. If/when I do a body lift it will be a 4crawler body lift using the ultimate blocks. Check it out sometime... it is probably the best body lift setup I have seen for toyotas: http://4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/BodyLiftKit.shtml

krash81 · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 09:47:17 AM »

Yeah, I was thinking that the 3 inch was a bit much. It's something that the P/O did. But I bought the truck because the frame body (floorboards) are exceptionally rust free. It's just something that came with it. So then taking it off or going with like an 1 1/2 would be the better setup? I definitely want function over looks.

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 10:23:14 AM »

Quote from: krash81 on Sep 02, 2008, 09:47:17 AM

Yeah, I was thinking that the 3 inch was a bit much. It's something that the P/O did. But I bought the truck because the frame body (floorboards) are exceptionally rust free. It's just something that came with it. So then taking it off or going with like an 1 1/2 would be the better setup? I definitely want function over looks.

You've got to decide for yourself. I've got a 3" body lift on my truck, and I don't have any problems with it 1985efitoyota makes a good point, and it is certainly valid. I've wheeled hard, and it has never been an issue.

yota pu/runner · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 11:02:53 AM »

I had a 4 runner with a 2inch body lift and i noticed only one difference from it being at stock height and that was there seemed to be a little more body roll. However you stated its on a p/u, and obviously a body lift on a p/u compared to a 4 runner is completely different when adding weight and everything combined. I personnally don't think its a big deal but if I were you I would wheel it and drive it around and then decide if you want to change it.

THK Matt · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 11:34:21 AM »

I have a 3in BL with 33s on my 87 and it seems to handle just fine.
alot better then before when i have stock with 35s.

no matter if its a body lift or suspension lift... it only handles as bad as you make it.

DTB · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 11:38:54 AM »

I heard with them there body lifts there is a greater chance of flipping over and exploding.....

on the positive side, there are still some people that think showing frame is sexy!

hope that helps

THK Matt · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 11:52:12 AM »

Quote from: DIRTOYBOY on Sep 02, 2008, 11:38:54 AM

I heard with them there body lifts there is a greater chance of flipping over and exploding.....

on the positive side, there are still some people that think showing frame is sexy! hope that helps

it doesnt show any more frame then a stock chevy 1500/tahoe does. not that bad.

krash81 · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 01:00:15 PM »

Damn, I'll be sitting pretty high with an additional 3in suspension lift and 33's.

THK Matt · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 01:04:33 PM »

id take it out and jsut go 3in suspension or youll be way to high.

krash81 · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 01:09:24 PM »

Yeah, I've come to the conclusion that 3in bodylifts are

THK Matt · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 01:10:40 PM »

Quote from: krash81 on Sep 02, 2008, 01:09:24 PM

Yeah, I've come to the conclusion that 3in bodylifts are

they arent that bad.... just depends on what you do with it.
and 3in bl and a 3in sl, would be too much for a 33 on that 79

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 01:22:06 PM »

Quote from: that HO kid on Sep 02, 2008, 01:04:33 PM

id take it out and jsut go 3in suspension or youll be way to high.

Quote from: krash81 on Sep 02, 2008, 01:09:24 PM

Yeah, I've come to the conclusion that 3in bodylifts are

I'd be carefuly coming to conclusions to quickly, especially when you're just starting out.

THK Matt · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 01:34:22 PM »

Quote from: BLACKDOG on Sep 02, 2008, 01:22:06 PM

I'd be carefuly coming to conclusions to quickly, especially when you're just starting out.

Exactly.

krash81 · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 01:38:44 PM »

Lol..just joking. no offense fellas

THK Matt · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 01:39:21 PM »

Quote from: krash81 on Sep 02, 2008, 01:38:44 PM

Lol..just joking. no offense fellas

none taken $Beer Chug\'n$

krash81 · « **Reply #24 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 01:40:44 PM »

And thanks for the advice...

THK Matt · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 01:50:47 PM »

not a problem.
thats what we all here for to input our opinions.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 02, 2008, 05:48:15 PM »

I wouldn't go over a 2 inch body lift, there are a lot of issues that come up with a 3 inch. None of them will make your vehicle wander though. You will experience more body roll but that's about it. Before you remove the blocks make sure that things have not been altered that will affect dropping it. There may be a lot of extensions added like brake lines, shifters, etc., etc.

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 03, 2008, 12:58:04 AM »

Quote from: krash81 on Sep 02, 2008, 01:38:44 PM

Lol..just joking. no offense fellas

none taken

You just want to be careful coming to conclusions about different mods based on input from just a few people. Certainly take their opinions, but you've got to decide for yourself, and base your knowledge on research.

GJToyotabug · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 03, 2008, 06:47:07 AM »

hey i have an idea cut them in half and send one half to me!

DTB · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 03, 2008, 09:36:32 AM »

Quote from: krash81 on Sep 02, 2008, 01:09:24 PM

Yeah, I've come to the conclusion that 3in bodylifts are

I would pretty much totally agree that He Man is gay as are 3 inch body lifts.......maybe pretty sick for the mall or something but I havent figgered out what yet

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