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How do i install a Body lift

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Preston Lawson

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I know ppl have thier views on them but I already have it.
My k5 came when I baught it with out any and I mean any body bushing periods not even the bolts for it . so now that I'm starting with scratch how the hell do I install these bastards lol. I already lifted the body an set the 3" spacers on the frame and lined up the holes but what now I am lost and the body lift kit I got for this specific 84 k5 from summit the bolts seem way too long so I feel there is something I'm missing plz help and sorry for the grammer
 
U need bushings AND the 3" spacers. You definitely don't want to solid-mount your body. The body lift does not replace the bushings. Probably why your bolts seem too long. the bushings also use a set of hardware/cups/concave washers to house them. Not sure if you can run without these. You probably could run poly bushings without them since they don't swell enough to fill up the cages anyway, but don't take my word on it.
 
So I am going to have to get bushing kit then put the 3" spacers on top of them then I can bolt it down ?
 
When you do order the bushings get a couple sets as the 3" body lift will destroy bushings and body mounts quickly. I would though the 3" out and go with a 1" or none.
 
body lift install:

step 1: remove body lift from box
step 2: throw away all plastic or metal parts
step 3: burn the box and receipt. destroying all evidence that you once considered doing that horrible **** to your truck...


seriously though, the 2" body lift on my suburban is by far the worst thing i ever did to that truck, it will be coming off before the suburban see's the road again.
 
I agree with disliking the 2" and 3" body lifts, but I am a big fan of the 1" body lift. Gives you a slight bit of tire clearance, is not noticeable like the larger body lifts, and makes it easier to work under the truck.

Martin
 
I have a 2" body lift. I like it. Makes it easy to get to the top transmission bolts and gas tank wires and lines.
 
i used the ORD 1" lift and i like the extra room between the body and everything. allowed for me to mount up a nice shock cross member really easily and get to some bolts that would have been a pain otherwise.


Don't forget about the steering shaft though when installing a larger lift :doah:
 
I have ran a 3in on every truck I have had, and never had a single problem. Using both rubber and poly mounts. Why people hate on them is beyond me, as 100$ for a 3in lift cant be beat. Plus the magic of being able to pull or tighten bellhousing bolts, work on shift linkages, exhaust, wiring, and basically everything involved with the truck is great. And the added fender to tire clearance is a nice side bonus. But, like the manual vs auto, Ford vs Chevy, ect you will never convince the other side of anything. So, thats my 2 pennies.

A stock steering shaft will stretch to accommodate a 3in no problem.
 
Well honestly like others have stated I'm set on the 3" body lift for more of the fact it's easier to get to certain parts to work on them if need be I'm not a hard corp off roader or anything it's gonna be a daily driver that "would have potential to go off road if the need arises" and plus its going to give me the fender clearance with out breaking the bank and I'm wanting to run a 4" suspension lift as well along with military Humvee tires 37" with 16.5 wheels and minor fender trimming with the bushwacker fender flares and I was also thinkn of spacing the wheels out some to help counter the top heavy problems at least a Lil what 4" suspension kit should I get that is for a budget build and yes I'm a nine when it comes to 4x4 anything
 
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