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Im using both....right now a 3" body lift and a 6" suspension lift on the Jimmy. In the past Ive had about 5-6 lifted vehicles, ranging from body lift only, suspension lift only, coils, springs blocks etc etc.

They each have there up and downs, In my opinion a few of the main ones are:

Body Lift:

Pros = COST, ease of installation, lack of steering geometry changes, bulletproof / lasts forever, Center of gravity doesnt change as much. New body mounts at the same time

Cons = Bumpers dont align with body unless moved up equal amount, transfer case lever, shift linkage may need extended, Wires may need extended, Fuel filler may need extended. No gain on clearance to the frame, except the tire size increase. Body Gaps may not look as clean

Suspension Lift:

Pros = Ground clearance, customize your load capacity (soft or hard), looks, articulation

Cons = COST (wide range here depending on type of susp lift), Steering geometry changes (Drop pitman, raise steering block, crossover etc), may need longer brake lines, may need longer shocks...Rear blocks instead of new leaf packs can cause axle wrap.

Im sure others will chime in with more...

If I was you, and only wanted a 2.5" lift and maybe 33's (and doing the work myself in the garage)...For the budget minded and absolute easiest i'd go 2.5" block under the rear leaf packs with longer U-bolts and a set of 2.5" new leafs out front. If I needed new Body mounts anyway, I may buy a set of new ones and a 2.5-3.0" BL and get the gap covers and bumper relocate brackets. Wont have problems with lengths on wires/linkages on this most likely. If I wanted to spend the money and make it perfect Id go all new 2.5" leaf packs front and back with a correct drop pitman arm or crossover steer.