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body lift or suspension lift?
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12 Dec 2012 20:52 - 12 Dec 2012 20:54 #55411
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Replied by iloveics on topic body lift or suspension lift?
Basicaly a body lift gives you clearance for bigger tyres, it doesn't upset the suspension geometry, But its a pain in the arse to do.
Suspension lift also gives you clearance, but also raises the engine ( for fording etc) and chassis ( less grounding out) and it's alot easier to do, but costs more in terms of parts ( not labour).
Depending on what size tyres and what level of off roading you plan to do, you can use a combination of both.
If your starting out I would suggest a 2" suspension lift, that gives you a good choice of tyres and doesnt totaly ruin road handling, still would be a very capable off roader.
hope this helped
EDIT: just seen this in jimny chat, FFS why bother....
Suspension lift also gives you clearance, but also raises the engine ( for fording etc) and chassis ( less grounding out) and it's alot easier to do, but costs more in terms of parts ( not labour).
Depending on what size tyres and what level of off roading you plan to do, you can use a combination of both.
If your starting out I would suggest a 2" suspension lift, that gives you a good choice of tyres and doesnt totaly ruin road handling, still would be a very capable off roader.
hope this helped
EDIT: just seen this in jimny chat, FFS why bother....
Last edit: 12 Dec 2012 20:54 by iloveics. Reason: duplicate thread
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