Thread: 2'' body lift
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Old 06-17-2012, 06:17 PM   #5
lowrollin70gmc
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Re: 2'' body lift

The bumpers stay where they're at, so 2" below where they should be, looking awkward. I hate body lifts as they have more problems than benefits, as you will change the relationship of the steering column to box (stock is a straight line) and shifter linkage, fan shroud to fan clearance, etc.

If you want to load it down, don't do a body lift just swap out the rear coils for a stiffer set or if leaves do an add a leaf to the back. Heck even stock springs have to be stronger than the worn out originals.

I plan on putting air over leaf on the back of my K20 to compensate for trailer weight on stock worn out springs (but it rides nice!).
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