454Sub
5/8 ton status
That is also true. But the body isnt flexing, the frame is causing the body to flex. So even flat mounted to the frame, the body isnt going to provide adequate support to prevent flexing of the frame to begin with. All I can go with is 2 identical 4wd Burbs that have the exact same spring lift and mine has an additional 3in body lift. There was absolutely zero difference in body flex between the 2 on the exact same makeshift RTI ramp we had. Now, a body lift does not effect any portion of steering, be it geometry or anything really. All you have to do is depending on model, is adjust the steering shaft, and possibly fiddle with the tranny linkage. Its really each his own I guess. I still say the sliders will solve all the PO's problems and it will be easier, and cheaper to do it that way IMO.
Me personally, I run a 8in BDS lift minus a leaf out of all 4 packs plus I switched the curved overload on the back for a straight one plus longer front shackles and a ORD flip kit with the long shackle. So I figure I lost an inch or so from the original lift. I also run a 3in body lift. I have trimmed my front fenders where the parking lights are all thats left, and where the fender meets the door there is only 3in of actual fender, no wheel wells and no factory fender lip and I still rub my 39.5x18s constantly even with only 5in of uptravel. I have had to remove the battery, radiator overflow, wiring, AC lines, heater core hoses and all that to keep the tires out of it. Now, I am not a fan of a show truck, but I am also not a fan of a beat to nothing pile of rust and bolts either. The 3in has allowed me to maintain atleast a semi decent appearance and has given away nothing to achieve it. Without the 3in I would be either totally destroying fenders, or destroying tires. Both of which I have neither the money (tires) or patience (fender) to replace when contact is made. So, the slightly higher COG to me is worth the offset of tires, fenders and ease of maintenance.
And this isnt a gouge at anyone or any opinion. I do respect the opposite side as well on the BL debate, this is just my personal experience with the BL and its effects.
Me personally, I run a 8in BDS lift minus a leaf out of all 4 packs plus I switched the curved overload on the back for a straight one plus longer front shackles and a ORD flip kit with the long shackle. So I figure I lost an inch or so from the original lift. I also run a 3in body lift. I have trimmed my front fenders where the parking lights are all thats left, and where the fender meets the door there is only 3in of actual fender, no wheel wells and no factory fender lip and I still rub my 39.5x18s constantly even with only 5in of uptravel. I have had to remove the battery, radiator overflow, wiring, AC lines, heater core hoses and all that to keep the tires out of it. Now, I am not a fan of a show truck, but I am also not a fan of a beat to nothing pile of rust and bolts either. The 3in has allowed me to maintain atleast a semi decent appearance and has given away nothing to achieve it. Without the 3in I would be either totally destroying fenders, or destroying tires. Both of which I have neither the money (tires) or patience (fender) to replace when contact is made. So, the slightly higher COG to me is worth the offset of tires, fenders and ease of maintenance.
And this isnt a gouge at anyone or any opinion. I do respect the opposite side as well on the BL debate, this is just my personal experience with the BL and its effects.
