Is there any harm in doing a slight body lift? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

willett · 08-16-2011, 02:19 AM

Hey guys,

I just picked up a '73 cab for my truck and its going to go on my truck after i do some sheet work to it.

I was thinking that when i mount the cab up i would block the body mounts up an extra inch to inch - and - a half.

I'm not really concerned about making the truck look higher, but it seems like a good idea when it comes to cleaning mud out from the undercarriage and preventing future rust.

I have heard that it could mess with my steering or shift linkage, but it seems like such a minor lift.

can anybody think of any reason why I shouldn't do this?

Goldfinger · 08-16-2011, 08:45 AM

The main concern is you have to raise your bumpers as they are connected to the frame. center of gravity changes and steering differences. suspension lift seems more viable if it fits your needs.

VegasBruce · 08-16-2011, 10:17 AM

I have a 1" body lift on my K5 along with urethane bushings. However the stock bushings were so worn, the new parts raised it 1 1/2". The only problem I ran into was the clutch rod had to be lengthened. The steering, radiator and fan clearance were non-issues.

Mr. 250r · 08-16-2011, 01:38 PM

All my trucks have 3in body lifts id never have a truck without one makes everything easier to get to especially cleaning mud the only problem would be sometimes the shift linkage is too short but most if not all manufacturers give you a weld on piece that takes about 30 minutes if that to install and sometimes the lower fan shroud has to be cut but on a 1in I think its fine but as for the bumper gaps I don't mind and seeing them and theI frame gap doesn't bother me either
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Tony@AirRideTech · 08-16-2011, 02:24 PM

Im personally a spring guy myself because I dont care for the frame and gas tanks hanging out underneath...

DetroitDan · 08-16-2011, 03:31 PM

Personally I like bodylifts, it's cheap clearance for bigger tires but doesn't mess with your frame height for towing or plowing, and only partially affects your center of gravity. It does make it easier to clean, and to work on. 1 inch is really negligible, you wont need to raise your bumpers and I doubt youll have to touch your steering or linkage either. Dont cheap out and buy hockey pucks either, use real body lift blocks. Pucks split.

willett · 08-16-2011, 05:57 PM

cool, i think i'm going to do it.

I already have a suspension lift, I only want to do the body lift so that it will be easier to clean all of the mud from the underside of my truck!

as for the tanks i was thinking of modifying the brackets to compensate for the lift.

back bumper is NBD and i am eventually going to get a winch bumper for the front

08-16-2011, 02:19 AM	#1
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Is there any harm in doing a slight body lift? Hey guys, I just picked up a '73 cab for my truck and its going to go on my truck after i do some sheet work to it. I was thinking that when i mount the cab up i would block the body mounts up an extra inch to inch - and - a half. I'm not really concerned about making the truck look higher, but it seems like a good idea when it comes to cleaning mud out from the undercarriage and preventing future rust. I have heard that it could mess with my steering or shift linkage, but it seems like such a minor lift. can anybody think of any reason why I shouldn't do this? __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

08-16-2011, 08:45 AM	#2
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: Is there any harm in doing a slight body lift? The main concern is you have to raise your bumpers as they are connected to the frame. center of gravity changes and steering differences. suspension lift seems more viable if it fits your needs. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

08-16-2011, 10:17 AM	#3
VegasBruce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Just outside Sin City Posts: 239	Re: Is there any harm in doing a slight body lift? I have a 1" body lift on my K5 along with urethane bushings. However the stock bushings were so worn, the new parts raised it 1 1/2". The only problem I ran into was the clutch rod had to be lengthened. The steering, radiator and fan clearance were non-issues. __________________ Bruce 73 Stepside, 74 Blazer, 75 1 Ton, 66 Barracuda and a 05 Electraglide DD http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...Rusti192-1.jpg

08-16-2011, 01:38 PM	#4
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: Is there any harm in doing a slight body lift? All my trucks have 3in body lifts id never have a truck without one makes everything easier to get to especially cleaning mud the only problem would be sometimes the shift linkage is too short but most if not all manufacturers give you a weld on piece that takes about 30 minutes if that to install and sometimes the lower fan shroud has to be cut but on a 1in I think its fine but as for the bumper gaps I don't mind and seeing them and theI frame gap doesn't bother me either Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB

08-16-2011, 02:24 PM	#5
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Is there any harm in doing a slight body lift? Im personally a spring guy myself because I dont care for the frame and gas tanks hanging out underneath...

08-16-2011, 03:31 PM	#6
DetroitDan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Epping, NH Posts: 605	Re: Is there any harm in doing a slight body lift? Personally I like bodylifts, it's cheap clearance for bigger tires but doesn't mess with your frame height for towing or plowing, and only partially affects your center of gravity. It does make it easier to clean, and to work on. 1 inch is really negligible, you wont need to raise your bumpers and I doubt youll have to touch your steering or linkage either. Dont cheap out and buy hockey pucks either, use real body lift blocks. Pucks split. __________________ 1982 Chevy K30 CCLB fleetside. Formerly a cab and chassis, now a fleetside dually with the rear wheels tucked underneath. 454/th400/np205/C14/D60, 6/4 inch LIFT, not drop.

08-16-2011, 05:57 PM	#7
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Is there any harm in doing a slight body lift? cool, i think i'm going to do it. I already have a suspension lift, I only want to do the body lift so that it will be easier to clean all of the mud from the underside of my truck! as for the tanks i was thinking of modifying the brackets to compensate for the lift. back bumper is NBD and i am eventually going to get a winch bumper for the front __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"



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