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#1 ·
I've got a 2014 Unlimited Sahara. Have installed 2.5 Rough Country suspension lift. Also have 315/70r17 BFG KO2. Tires rub a little on full turn. I want to add a body lift. I also would like it to be more level. My question is, could I put a 1" body lift in the back and a 1.25 or 1.5" body lift up front to level it? Don't know much about the body lift. Any input appreciated. Thanks.
 
#5 ·
well, I do know that with the leveling kits you usually get 2 one inch spacers for the front and one 1 inch for the rear. I think you could just get a pair of one inch spacers and add those to your current lift.

Though I am confused. I thought most lifts compensate for the rake in their packages.

and no, with those wheels you likely won't need any spacers.

I really know nothing about body lifts so will leave that answer to someone else.
 
#6 ·
You should receive more Technical response in this Forum.
 
#7 ·
I can't imagine that would work safely with different size body mount spacers in different locations; the contact patch wouldn't be flush from front to back and would probably have some squeaking as a result as well.

My suggestion would be to add a 3/4" spacer on top of the front coils like these;

https://www.amazon.com/Synergy-Manu...qid=1495570864&sr=8-4&keywords=jk+coil+spacer

I do this with all of my lifts to compensate for a heavy bumper and winch and have been pleased with the results
 
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I've got a 2014 Unlimited Sahara. Have installed 2.5 Rough Country suspension lift. Also have 315/70r17 BFG KO2. Tires rub a little on full turn. I want to add a body lift. I also would like it to be more level. My question is, could I put a 1" body lift in the back and a 1.25 or 1.5" body lift up front to level it? Don't know much about the body lift. Any input appreciated. Thanks.
I can't imagine that would work safely with different size body mount spacers in different locations; the contact patch wouldn't be flush from front to back and would probably have some squeaking as a result as well.

My suggestion would be to add a 3/4" spacer on top of the front coils like these;

https://www.amazon.com/Synergy-Manu...qid=1495570864&sr=8-4&keywords=jk+coil+spacer

I do this with all of my lifts to compensate for a heavy bumper and winch and have been pleased with the results
The lift I have installed includes front coil spacers. Can I add another spacer to that?
 
#13 ·
The comments about body lift being bad are completely misguided. These folks are simply parroting things they have read in the past (Suzuki Samurai days with 3"-6" body lifts). Of course, these people are entitled to their opinion, but they are not warranted IMHO.

A 1" to 1.5" body lift can be a great thing. It can allow you to fit large tires without going beyond 3" of suspension lift- which keeps you from having to get a new driveshaft (which becomes necessary when you go more than 3" of suspension lift). BL is beneficial because it gives you more tire clearance and a lower center of gravity, again without dealing with issues that start once you go higher than 3" suspension lift, all without significant cost as BL's are cheap.

You don't want an alternating body lift though (you were referencing a taller body lift on front as compared to the back). Just use front coil spacers at the required thickness.
 
#15 ·
What issues are you speaking of? I am speaking from experience (3 different JK's over the years with NO issues).

Talk to the folks in the TJ forum that have been wheeling hard core with body lifts for YEARS. Body lifts are fine as long as they don't go too tall. You don't know what you are talking about.
 
#17 ·
1. So you put on a body lift higher than 1.5"? Your mistake.

2. Bumper gap looks stupid (they make a cheap bumper relocation bracket to deal with that).

3. Rock rails don't match (not really that noticeable but this is personal opinion).

4. No Extra travel: How is that an "issue" with BL's? People don't install BL's for additional travel.

5. Higher Center of Gravity: Uh, you may want to re-think that comment.

6. Keep your factory flares: I like chocolate ice cream. What does this have to do with going with a BL or not?

Don't worry though, if you are against BL's fine, but your reasoning is flawed unless you are super obsessed with the rock rail aesthetics, but again we are talking about 1" or 1.25" here. Not a big deal IMO.

So much for all the "issues" with BL's.
 
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#23 ·
No, as far as different body lift spacers front vs back.
JKUs have 10 pucks, the 2-door has 8.
From the rear you will see the end of the sheet metal finish which is essentially a pinch weld above your bumper. I painted mine black to match the bumper.
 
#31 ·
False

BL of 1.25 inches allows better fitament of 35 inch tires on a JKU
Stock tires are 31"
New tires are 35"

Ground clearance has increased by 2 inches. without lifting the jeep.
add flat fenders and it makes it even better.

so go on with your bad self about that silly zero capability argument.
 
#26 ·
Ok, back to the OP's issues of tire rub. Are you rubbing your lower control arms at full steering lock? I was with the same size tires and wheels. No amount of lift will fix this. I added a set of 1.5 inch wheel spacers (that a friend had used with stock wheels) and that fixed the issue. They pushed the wheels out enough to eliminate the slight rubbing without making the JK's stance insane.
 
#29 ·
And just to chime in on the bl are bad discussion, some skids and other accessories need 1"bl. I wouldn't recommend any more than a1.5" but rough country is making a 1.25 kit that has a shifter adapter for those of us with a manual that fixes the dropped shifter rather well. I have said kit on my 2015 jk 2 door, shifts fine and stays in gear, knob very close to stock location.
 
#35 ·
Hello from the TJ world where small body lifts are common and encouraged in conjunction with other modifications. One of the biggest reasons we use them is to add high clearance belly and gas tank skids. Does the JK not benefit from the added room between the body and frame to raise the underside up some more?
 
#36 ·
Yea the tummy tuck thing is not really something i have seen with JKs. I dont have a good shot of a TJ to compare to, but i am thinking the transmission crossmember hangs lower on the TJ, as well as the transfer case perhaps. Also i think the ease of fitting large tires on the JKs makes body lifts uncommon in the first place.
 
#40 ·
There is nothing wrong with a 1-1.5 body lift. If installed correctly it will cause no issues with an automatic.

1. No you cannot put different size body lift spacers.

2. You already chose a spacer suspension lift. The angle of the Jeep is set. You will either have to live with it, or take it off and start over to get the Jeep level.

3. As for rubbing you are most likely rubbing the plastic air dam under the bumper. Trim it or remove it. A body lift will not eliminate this.
 
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