Do body lifts make it harder to work under hood?

[slow_c1500]

Hi guys! This may be an odd question and I’ve never heard anyone talk about it before. But if you have a body lift, does it make it harder to work on the engine?

My logic: since the fenders and grill will get lifted 2-3 inches higher, but the engine doesn’t get lifted with it, its now harder to reach the engine, as it basically got “sucked in deeper” into the engine bay by 2-3 inches

I ask because i am considering a body lift in the future for my truck, but I don’t want underhood jobs like spark plugs and other repairs to become more annoying if the body lift does that.

For those who have body lifts installed, does it make a difference at all? Thanks!

 

[Yeedonkey]

Hi guys! This may be an odd question and I’ve never heard anyone talk about it before. But if you have a body lift, does it make it harder to work on the engine?

My logic: since the fenders and grill will get lifted 2-3 inches higher, but the engine doesn’t get lifted with it, its now harder to reach the engine, as it basically got “sucked in deeper” into the engine bay by 2-3 inches

I ask because i am considering a body lift in the future for my truck, but I don’t want underhood jobs like spark plugs and other repairs to become more annoying if the body lift does that.

For those who have body lifts installed, does it make a difference at all? Thanks!

i was wondering this too
oredered one today will post back with results

 

[Yeedonkey]

Hi guys! This may be an odd question and I’ve never heard anyone talk about it before. But if you have a body lift, does it make it harder to work on the engine?

My logic: since the fenders and grill will get lifted 2-3 inches higher, but the engine doesn’t get lifted with it, its now harder to reach the engine, as it basically got “sucked in deeper” into the engine bay by 2-3 inches

I ask because i am considering a body lift in the future for my truck, but I don’t want underhood jobs like spark plugs and other repairs to become more annoying if the body lift does that.

For those who have body lifts installed, does it make a difference at all? Thanks!

Honestly I think its better with the lift
Definitely better for working on the underside and for transmission swapping

 

[GoToGuy]

If your short, it will be a problem . Affects handling , moves center of mass to a higher balance point.

 

[slow_c1500]

I’m a taller guy so I don’t think I’ll need to worry about that. How is engine bay access after the body lift?

 

[skylark]

I’m a taller guy so I don’t think I’ll need to worry about that. How is engine bay access after the body lift?

Easier. Spark plugs are simple through the body to frame gap. More clearance for pretty much everything. The only downside is now the frame is so exposed under the cab that you're now driving framezilla.

 

[Caman96]

Just put the body on a hinge…like a funny car.

 

[grampadirt]

If it's hard for you to reach the engine bay and you don't have a stool let the air out of the front tires

 

[slow_c1500]

Easier. Spark plugs are simple through the body to frame gap. More clearance for pretty much everything. The only downside is now the frame is so exposed under the cab that you're now driving framezilla.

Mines a 2wd so the frame wouldnt stick out nearly as bad as the 4wd trucks.

 

[slow_c1500]

The question now is, what’s my best option for the body lift? I know the RC 3” is pretty popular, and I’ve seen some other 2” kits out there, but those usually don’t have rear bumper brackets.