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GMC71k20 · 10-30-2002, 05:38 PM

i want more lift and a body lift is the cheapest way to do it. i already have a 4 inch suspension lift. what things will i have to change for the body lift? all i can think of is the e-brake line, is there anything else? how can you correct the bumpers being so low? will the clutch linkage be fine? what about steering coloumn?
thanks, bob

Tuffold72 · 10-31-2002, 02:32 AM

well, depending on how much lift you want, but say 3. On my 68 I put a 3 inch and had some bad angles on the steering shaft, so I had it modified with a ujoint. It would still bolt up, but it really pulled on the rag joint. For the added length you will need to melt out the nylon roll pins in the steering shaft allowing it to slide down to meet up with the box. The clutch rod will have to be lengthend or you wont have any clutch pedal travel. For the brake lines you can carfuly uncoil the line from the master cylinder for the needed slack. You will probably have to cut off the lower portion of your fan housing for clearence to. If your running a automatic, yor linkages will have to be readjusted. I had to cut the transfercase lever hole about a inch back, or It wouldnt go into 4 lo. Thats about all I can remember doing off hand. On a side note, after all that work I took the body biscuts out after 3 months. I hated the extra body roll I got from it. For a cheap but better lift, I would consider getting a pair of front shackles made up about 2 inches longer then stock for 1 inch lift. and adding a add a leaf for the rear or a block. You may want to watch out for any wires, E brake cables etc. that may get pulled out when your jacking the body up. Good luck

GMC71k20 · 10-31-2002, 04:19 PM

thanks for all the info, was the body roll really that bad? how was installing the body lift?

Mudder · 10-31-2002, 07:44 PM

to lube the threads on all the bolts a few days before you do this. May even think about new bolts and using a torch if they are rusted pretty good.

GMC71k20 · 10-31-2002, 11:48 PM

thanks, any brands that i should look for?

Mudder · 10-31-2002, 11:59 PM

of that many companies making them.

6869704X4 · 11-01-2002, 09:28 AM

New bolts came with my kit. If your lifting it the front cab bolts need to come out. They are spot welded in. At least mine were. A cut-off wheel did the trick there.

wrathchild · 11-14-2002, 04:08 PM

They sell body lifts...just recently bought one for my '70K5

GMC71k20 · 11-14-2002, 10:25 PM

how is the quality of it? how did you get something to re-adjust your bumpers to stock location? that sounds like a *****in ride you have, got any pics?

6869704X4 · 11-15-2002, 10:34 PM

Performance Accessories. Thats the kit I used. Im happy with it. Didnt come with new bumper brackets so Im on my own there.

10-30-2002, 05:38 PM	#1
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	body lift i want more lift and a body lift is the cheapest way to do it. i already have a 4 inch suspension lift. what things will i have to change for the body lift? all i can think of is the e-brake line, is there anything else? how can you correct the bumpers being so low? will the clutch linkage be fine? what about steering coloumn? thanks, bob Last edited by GMC71k20; 10-30-2002 at 09:32 PM.

10-31-2002, 07:44 PM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Good idea to lube the threads on all the bolts a few days before you do this. May even think about new bolts and using a torch if they are rusted pretty good.

10-31-2002, 11:59 PM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	not sure of that many companies making them.

11-01-2002, 09:28 AM	#7
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	New bolts came with my kit. If your lifting it the front cab bolts need to come out. They are spot welded in. At least mine were. A cut-off wheel did the trick there. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

11-14-2002, 04:08 PM	#8
wrathchild LIKE 'EM BIG AND TOPLESS Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Frederic,Michigan Posts: 596	Performance Accessories..... They sell body lifts...just recently bought one for my '70K5

10-31-2002, 02:32 AM	#2
Tuffold72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 69	well, depending on how much lift you want, but say 3. On my 68 I put a 3 inch and had some bad angles on the steering shaft, so I had it modified with a ujoint. It would still bolt up, but it really pulled on the rag joint. For the added length you will need to melt out the nylon roll pins in the steering shaft allowing it to slide down to meet up with the box. The clutch rod will have to be lengthend or you wont have any clutch pedal travel. For the brake lines you can carfuly uncoil the line from the master cylinder for the needed slack. You will probably have to cut off the lower portion of your fan housing for clearence to. If your running a automatic, yor linkages will have to be readjusted. I had to cut the transfercase lever hole about a inch back, or It wouldnt go into 4 lo. Thats about all I can remember doing off hand. On a side note, after all that work I took the body biscuts out after 3 months. I hated the extra body roll I got from it. For a cheap but better lift, I would consider getting a pair of front shackles made up about 2 inches longer then stock for 1 inch lift. and adding a add a leaf for the rear or a block. You may want to watch out for any wires, E brake cables etc. that may get pulled out when your jacking the body up. Good luck

10-31-2002, 04:19 PM	#3
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	thanks for all the info, was the body roll really that bad? how was installing the body lift?

10-31-2002, 11:48 PM	#5
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	thanks, any brands that i should look for?

11-14-2002, 10:25 PM	#9
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	how is the quality of it? how did you get something to re-adjust your bumpers to stock location? that sounds like a *****in ride you have, got any pics?

11-15-2002, 10:34 PM	#10
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	Performance Accessories. Thats the kit I used. Im happy with it. Didnt come with new bumper brackets so Im on my own there. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.



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