Sliders and a body lift?
10-20-2008, 06:52 PM
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Sliders and a body lift?
I am planning on getting rock rails/sliders,( either Shrockworks, PJ's, or LOD's.) I am also thinking about a 1" body lift down the road.
Shrockworks asks if you have a body lift when you order them. Is this because they mount to the frame?
Since LOD's will mount to the frame I assume they will need to know as well.
If this is the case, do I have to decide on whether or not I am doing a body lift before I buy sliders?
Shrockworks asks if you have a body lift when you order them. Is this because they mount to the frame?
Since LOD's will mount to the frame I assume they will need to know as well.
If this is the case, do I have to decide on whether or not I am doing a body lift before I buy sliders?
10-20-2008, 07:01 PM
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If they are asking.. it will make a difference. Most likely only on gap if they are purely frame mounted; however, if they are frame and body mounted the difference btween bl and no bl becomes critical.
Make sure you take the time to research and think about your options before you pull the trigger. Contact each company and ask questions specific to each, ultimately it will pay off and youll end up happier.
Make sure you take the time to research and think about your options before you pull the trigger. Contact each company and ask questions specific to each, ultimately it will pay off and youll end up happier.
10-21-2008, 06:03 AM
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Adding a body lift gains a little clearance for tires/articulation, but keeps your COG lower than with a comparable lift height. ~that's why i did it.
Shrockworks asks if you have a body lift when you order them. Is this because they mount to the frame?
*Frame mounted sliders unless they are designed for a body lift, will show a big gap.
*Body (tub) mounted rails/sliders wont matter if you have a body lift or not.
I will get the PJ formed rockers one of these days, those are tub mounted.
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10-21-2008, 06:16 AM
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Frog:
I did a 2.5" budget boost, a 2" body lift, and another .75 spacer up front for $430. Not bad for 4.5" lift or 5.25" in the front.
OP:
I have the mopar enhanced rails the mount strictly to the body. I went this route because I knew there would have been a big gap any other way.
I did a 2.5" budget boost, a 2" body lift, and another .75 spacer up front for $430. Not bad for 4.5" lift or 5.25" in the front.
OP:
I have the mopar enhanced rails the mount strictly to the body. I went this route because I knew there would have been a big gap any other way.
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10-21-2008, 06:27 AM
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Frog:
I did a 2.5" budget boost, a 2" body lift, and another .75 spacer up front for $430. Not bad for 4.5" lift or 5.25" in the front.
OP:
I have the mopar enhanced rails the mount strictly to the body. I went this route because I knew there would have been a big gap any other way.
I did a 2.5" budget boost, a 2" body lift, and another .75 spacer up front for $430. Not bad for 4.5" lift or 5.25" in the front.
OP:
I have the mopar enhanced rails the mount strictly to the body. I went this route because I knew there would have been a big gap any other way.
I know that many TJ's have body lift in my area, but I have never seen a JK with a body lift in Quebec.
10-21-2008, 08:24 AM
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Thanks for the replies guys.
I have the teraflex 2.5" coil lift and I am thinking about the body lift to clear 35's. I suppose I could just add 1" spacers and do the same thing right?
I have the teraflex 2.5" coil lift and I am thinking about the body lift to clear 35's. I suppose I could just add 1" spacers and do the same thing right?
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10-21-2008, 08:48 AM
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yes, but after 2.5" of lift you need to start addressing caster. And if you have an automatic, you will also have driveshaft issues.
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Body Lift
Hi.
I currently run 37" tires on a 3.5" RE long arm kit. Still pushes the stock fenders off their mounting every time I wheel it....
Now I'm looking at running 42" tires on the same lift. I know it wont clear, but don't want to add more suspension lift. I've already gone through 3 drive shaft's and two sets of rear gears. The crazy angle the drive shafts and diffs are forced to deal with are bad enough on the 3.5" lift.
I want to add a 2" body lift and scrap the stock fenders for "other" options. I don't mind the gap issue as its just a thing you deal with in some way. But the slider issue is something I had not considered. I run stock Rubicon sliders but will replace with Poison Spider or another indestructible brand.
Has anyone dealt with a 2" body lift and sliders successfully?
I currently run 37" tires on a 3.5" RE long arm kit. Still pushes the stock fenders off their mounting every time I wheel it....
Now I'm looking at running 42" tires on the same lift. I know it wont clear, but don't want to add more suspension lift. I've already gone through 3 drive shaft's and two sets of rear gears. The crazy angle the drive shafts and diffs are forced to deal with are bad enough on the 3.5" lift.
I want to add a 2" body lift and scrap the stock fenders for "other" options. I don't mind the gap issue as its just a thing you deal with in some way. But the slider issue is something I had not considered. I run stock Rubicon sliders but will replace with Poison Spider or another indestructible brand.
Has anyone dealt with a 2" body lift and sliders successfully?