The Body Lift Thread

Echomirage · Jan 18, 2016

ive been considering a 3in BL lately, namely this one:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-7812300

can anyone tell me what else id need to properly complete it? 96 suburban K2500, big block. gas filler extension, shift linkage, steering, etc? i dont want to get elbow deep, then find out i need another part have to wait yet another week to install it.

thz71 · Jan 18, 2016

Echomirage said:
ive been considering a 3in BL lately, namely this one:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-7812300

can anyone tell me what else id need to properly complete it? 96 suburban K2500, big block. gas filler extension, shift linkage, steering, etc? i dont want to get elbow deep, then find out i need another part have to wait yet another week to install it.

It comes with everything you need. Other than that you'll probably want rear bumper brackets and gap guards

99'Subourbon · Jan 18, 2016

Echomirage said:
ive been considering a 3in BL lately, namely this one:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-7812300

can anyone tell me what else id need to properly complete it? 96 suburban K2500, big block. gas filler extension, shift linkage, steering, etc? i dont want to get elbow deep, then find out i need another part have to wait yet another week to install it.

Suburbans have a fixed rear bumper - no bumper brackets for us. What you have to do is trim some of the medal off the top of the bracket on the bumper, and drill another hole further up. There is a post around here somewhere detailing it. If I find it, I'll link it.

Echomirage · Jan 21, 2016

thats good to hear, thanks for the replies. its usually my luck that i get halfway through a project, then find out i need another part or something. the lift is to fix a major rubbing issue with 285s and zero backspace wheels.

Lukesaulter · Feb 4, 2016

Anyone have any experience with the the rear heater hoses during a body lift? They go through the frame at one point and I don't know of the small section of rubber hose will flex enough for a 3" body

Echomirage · Feb 6, 2016

hope someone sees this and answers quick, as im in the process of doing the body lift right now, and will try to finish it tomorrow.

questions: for suburban guys.......what did you do about the rear ac lines? fuel lines? were the hoses long enough in front of the fuel filter? what about the brake lines....did they just uncoil and lengthen themselves? where and what exactly are the 'steel vapor lines' in the instructions?

the instructions just say to 'check and lengthen if needed'......not really the most helpful, and no pictures.

JScott23 · Feb 7, 2016

Has anyone used a 2" body lift? I Need like an extra inch of lift and would like to do it cheaply. Don't need 3".

dirtridinz71 · Feb 8, 2016

JScott23 said:
Has anyone used a 2" body lift? I Need like an extra inch of lift and would like to do it cheaply. Don't need 3".

2" body lift and 285's on my old 98

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andy396 · Mar 4, 2016

SierraVortec said:
Just finished a 2" body lift this weekend..very pleased with it. heres some pics!
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Looks good!
What size tires are they? Did you crank any?

SierraVortec · Mar 5, 2016

andy396 said:
Looks good!
What size tires are they? Did you crank any?

Those were 285/76/16 Duratracs, i cranked about 3/4". on my current truck i am putting 275/70/18 duratracs on nnbs z71 wheels

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