i have a 6" lift on my k5 and im planning on getting a 2" body, are there any good options to choose, any troubles putting them in? does it take long? im new to the k5 scene and im trying to learn some tricks.
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body lift options?
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shaun89
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opps...i was on my bros name when i posted that, im actually the one needing some help. sorry about that
Leper
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I'm new to all this as well, but I have heard that it isn't a good idea to do a body lift AND a suspension lift. One or the other. However, I didn't get any reasons behind it.
If i read your post right, you already have a six inch suspention lift on the truck?
If i read your post right, you already have a six inch suspention lift on the truck?
89GMCSuburban
1/2 ton status
I have both....never had a problem. Expect some problems with rust when removing the bolts. I'd recommend replacing the body mounts when you do it.
shaun89
1/2 ton status
ya, i have a 6" lift on my truck already, i just want more room for flexing on trails with 39" tires, and a lot of guys i know have both suspension and body lift, i never heard of any problem with it 
Leper
1/2 ton status
shaun89 said:ya, i have a 6" lift on my truck already, i just want more room for flexing on trails with 39" tires, and a lot of guys i know have both suspension and body lift, i never heard of any problem with it
That is alot of lift for 39s. You are going to have to do some fender trimming, unless you go with a 12" lift. Keep it low and trim the rest. My son runs 38s with 4" lift and trimming. I am about to be running 39.5 Rockers, that are actually 39" tall, with a 6" lift and trimming. My neighbor runs 6" lift and a 2" body lift for his 42" Irocs and lot of trimming because he has set his truck up to flex.
shaun89
1/2 ton status
hmmm ya u got me thinking...i might just go with the ORD 1" body kit....2" does seem a little much, i dont want to look like those lifted road queens. thanks for the info... o ya..almost forgot, do i need to get anything else for the ORD lift besides what they give me?
trailblazr81
1/2 ton status
Body lifts can cause some bad things. I would just bust out the sawz-all. If you want to go up more, look at some Zero-Rates to get an extra inch. Tires give you more clearance, and you dont want to be tall and roll over easy. So less lift and bigger tire is the way to go.
shaun89
1/2 ton status
hey im just curious...whats ur lift, tires and body lift?
1 or 2" is fine... I personally wouldn't go any higher. Having an inch or two of spacer between the body and frame can be very handy sometimes... especially when trying to fit a clocked t-case under the factory sheetmetal.
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