Just a 3inch Chevy k-1500 Bodylift.

[Llmacgregor]

I know bodylifts are probably disliked by some, and liked by others. I thought I would post some pics in case someone was wondering what the outcome would be if they were to do it to their rig. It is defenetly a buget way to add more clearance.

3 in performance accessories BL---$172 bucks. In addition to 3 inch Rancho Suspension lift in front, add a leaf in rear and RS5000's on all 4 corners on 35X12.50R15 wheels and tires.


BEFORE:

AFTER:

I think it turned out pretty good, its solid for sure. It took me 8 hours total my myself. I had to fabricate a new rear bumper mount to bring it up, and cut and shorten the transfer case linkeage sleeve it and weld it back together because the adjuster was siezed so bad the a pb soak and heat wouldn't do it. A couple other things i had to improvise, but with basic hand tools, with the exception of a welder and a die grinder, I had no problem doing it. Still gotta make gap guards, and maybe find or build some rock sliders for under the cab.

Let me know what ya think.

-Luke

 

[nick c]

Go find some old truck inner-tubes and cut them up for your gap gaurds. I bought a set of the thick plastic precut fender liners from Performance Accessories and ended up having to hack them up to make them fit anyways. Was a waste of money.

Ofcourse I eventually tore them out anyways and just left the gap.

 

[dirtygoat]

Looks good...

So what if it's a body lift... It's not like you're building it to be a trail rig or rock crawler... If you're happy with it, then that's all that matters...

 

[Llmacgregor]

:awesomework: Thats a good idea to use inner tubes! I probably have some laying around.

Its not an extreme wheeler, but I do wheel it, it gets around alright while still being a daily driver. Its a little big for the tight trails, but boggin around is fun. I got to get some better tires though, Im thinking KM2's or Toyo MT's.