SwitzJK

I just ordered the M.O.R.E 1" BL, and i've seen some pictures and read some posts about the space that will be left between the bumpers and the frame after the lift is installed. I have an aftermarket bumper sitting in my garage and am waiting to put it on after I put the body lift on. How is this gap dealt with and is it expensive to fix?

HappyCurmudgeon

1" Bodylift Rear Gap Elimination

SwitzJK

Will the BL effect the front bumper? If so, should I wait to put on my new aftermarket bumper post lift?

HappyCurmudgeon

yes, it makes more of a gap on the front, but honestly, i think it looks better with the body lift than before i did it. the grill doesnt look like it's hiding down behind the bumper any more.

SwitzJK

Thanks HC, one more thing....am I right about putting on the front aftermarket bumper after the BL is installed, or does it really matter?

scottrock

Not that I've installed one but it looks to me like it would be easier to access your front body mounts without a bumper in the way.

HappyCurmudgeon

The bumper doesnt interfere with the installation of the body lift. Having it out of the way would give you more room to move around up there, but is in no way necesary.

I have a shrockworks stubby on mine, it was installed long before the body lift.






Front body mount:



It sets behind the bumper, so it's not hard to get to. whetether or not the bumper is in place. You need to pop the grille off to ge tto the top of the mount, all the access is really through there, and straight up from the bottom.


This writeup should help you answer a lot of little questions. M.O.R.E. 1" Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited Body Lift Installation Write-Up


installing front body lift spacer: