Body lift with side steps question
03-19-2011, 06:52 AM
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Body lift with side steps question
Last night I ordered the Rough Country 1.25" body lift and I am wondering now if my stock Sahara side steps are going to be lifted along with the rest of my Jeep's body. Has anyone done a body lift and retained the stock side steps? I know the steps mount to the factory body mounts and I could probably go out and crawl under my Jeep to verify myself, but its cold out. 
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03-19-2011, 07:04 AM
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Just curious but why a body lift? and only 1 1/4"? Why not just go with a budget 2.5" lift?
I can't remember if my old Sahara steps were secured to the body? It's been a while and those were the first thing to go. If they are attached to the body, then they will go up with the body.
I can't remember if my old Sahara steps were secured to the body? It's been a while and those were the first thing to go. If they are attached to the body, then they will go up with the body.
03-19-2011, 08:53 AM
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All you have to do is look where they are mounted. If they attach to the tub/body of the jeep they will go up with the lift. If they attach the the frame they are not moving anywhere. 
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What size Toyos are those? Look like 35x12.50-16ers.
03-21-2011, 12:51 PM
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Just curious but why a body lift? and only 1 1/4"? Why not just go with a budget 2.5" lift?
I can't remember if my old Sahara steps were secured to the body? It's been a while and those were the first thing to go. If they are attached to the body, then they will go up with the body.
I can't remember if my old Sahara steps were secured to the body? It's been a while and those were the first thing to go. If they are attached to the body, then they will go up with the body.
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Originally Posted by JKagermeister
I already have a 2.5" Teraflex coil lift but I want a little additional clearance for the 35s. By only going 1.25" it gives me the height I need without the annoying gaps between the frame & body. Plus, the Rough Country kit has bumper relocation brackets to move the rear bumper up flush with the body.