A Body Lift refers to lifting your body off the chassis by using body blocks. This is very different to a Suspension lift, although they are often used in combination with each other. A suspension lift involves fitting larger springs and shock absorbers which lifts both the chassis and the body up. A Body lift is sold, and lifts only the body up. Body lifts range in height, but the most common is only two inches. Lifting of the body is often done along with a suspension lift to limit the sideways movement. To do one of these lifts to your vehicle, you just need to undo the bolts holding the body to the chassis (usually about 10 - 16), get longer bolts and the correct body blocks and put them in. Body Blocks are usually made out of a hard plastic, or aluminum. You can buy body lift kits which have everything you need for specific vehicles, and fitting the lift isn't very difficult. With a forklift or several people you can easily pick up each corner and slide the blocks in. Once you have done this you need to check the brake lines, steering shaft, and radiator, bar work, gearbox and anything else that may have been affected. Often brake lines and hoses need to be made longer, and you will have to lift the bar work up the same amount. If you don't, the bars will sit lower than your body and will look a bit unusual! Make sure that you check what is legal in your area though; it's not worth modifying your car it becomes illegal as your insurance will not cover you. |
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