Hi today I saw my first truck . Ive read here that by lifting your truck it may cause problems with axle aligment do th the sharp angle it has been put into . the truck I saw today has a frame under the bed and cab . why arnt they being lifted with a body lift ? this would cure the problem and get the truck lifted . Im new here so if someone could explane this to me maybe there a reason that I missed when looking at the truck I looked at . A body lift would realy be easy to build . Thanks Bruce
I can't really comment about why it is/isn't done but it has been done. Check out wtnminitrucks gallery. The camo "hunting van" there I believe he's said uses a body lift. One of my favorite trucks on here!
Technically you cannot do a body lift as the truck is Uni-Body. Although you can use spacers on the front suspension cradle and the engine cradle to achive a lift like the guys at http://www.extreme-machines.net do. Realistically you only gain 2-3" of real suspension lift. The main reason for doing so is to be able to use 26"+ tires to obtain additional clearance and good looks. -Greg
Lift Greg- Does you know of anyone with experience with these "Extreme Machine" lifts? Seems like I read something a while back questioning the quality of the manufacturing. Just wondering. I am currently in the market for a quality lift without all the issues associate with some of the fly by night suppliers. Thanks. Enjoy your posts.
I believe the census is that the "EM" lifts are no good. Although, I don't know if anyone else makes this type of (body) lift. It is definately the right way to lift these trucks. Thanks, -Greg http://www.minitrucktalk.com/archive/index.php/t-351.html http://www.minitrucktalk.com/archive/index.php/t-2737.html http://www.minitrucktalk.com/archive/index.php/t-6.html
Quote That is what my Grandfather told me before I left for the Military. You woud be suprised how far you can go with this little bit of advise. Thanks for the info on EM. I thought that was right. Got any leads on a good one around 2-2 1/2"? Alot of opinions out there, just trying to save some headaches. Thanks in advance.
I am putting 12 inch 200 lb springs on the front for some lift and might raise the back with shackle extensions since they keep the drivetrain lined up. Found the springs on the Affco site in their clearance area for $25 bucks instead of the $70 for regular ones. I am cheap and I think this might work out real well. It will give me some more lift in the front which is more travel in compression which is what I will be needing as I am going to use the truck to haul things. I put a set of the new 6 ply Titan 489's on it and they are fine without a lift but loaded I feel that will change. Just my plan.
The part # is 22200 but it appears they are out of the "closeout specials" They do have 160 lb that might work as I thnk someone said that was about what the stock springs are. I will get mine on next week and let you know how it works out.
