Thanks for the info! I'm looking to swap the air suspension system on my Grand Cherokee to an aftermarket Off-road suspension. This video was very informative.
the ONLY reasons that I can think of why modern vehicles are not suitable to add body lift is because all the electronic wirings and hoses being stretched and steering angle rod position changed correct? As long as you keep your body lift at no more than an inch of lift, do you agree it still would be ok to be used with modern vehicles?
In the case of Fords you could raise the body 3 or 4 inches before you started risking harnesses. Steering angle would be the issue and probably would need to mod the steering column. Everything under the hood like hoses and piping would also need to be changed even if you went up an inch. So its totally doable but you're going to be making alot of other mods. Just go with suspension in other words. But its doable. Sincerely Ford Tech
@@Silent_Shadow the ONLY advantage I can think of what body lift is for, is it prevents fender rubbing and allows you to run even bigger tires. And maybe also help with waterfording. That is the ONLY advantage I can think of. Otherwise it doesn't give you more ground clearance and it makes your vehicle less aerodynamic.
I have installed 30mm wheel spacers after a 2 inch suspension lift on Prado. The wheels are still stock. I have 3 options. Should I get -12 offset and remove spacers? Or Keep spacers with stock wheels Or Get -12 offset and let the wheel spacers be there..
So basically for my suv I would want a suspension lift cause it raises every thing leaving no gab like bumper but just costs more is what your saying, trying to figure this out going through different vids
I got a 02 Expedition….. seems like the only kit I can find is a 5” body lift that’s listed to give my vehicle enough space to run 33 inch tires. I’m thinking about doin that with 24” inch wheels on 33” tires
Body lift. Bad idea...imo. If you want to make it look good... do a full on suspension lift. 4 seems better to me. 6 is kinda too much unless you spend a lot on wheels
have a question . . . why is it that SUVs equipped with suspension lift have different lift height at the front & rear? for e.g. a lifted 2021 GMC Yukon Denali (1YC) 4WD + 2.0 in. Lift 6.2 V8 5-Dr Full Size SUV (LHD) or a lifted SUZUKI Jimny VX (JB64W) AllGRIP Pro 4WD + 2.0 in. Lift 1.5 Biturbo I4 3-Dr SUV (RHD) . . . both SUVs feature a 2.0 in. lift at the front wheels & 1.5 in. of lift at the rear . . . why is the 1.5 in. lift at the rear less than that of the 2.0 in. lift at front? is it not possible to have the same 2.0 in. of lift both at the front & rear? if not, why? please advise . . .
Most lift kits are designed to level a vehicle out and remove the factory rake. Sometimes you'll see different options for stiffer rear springs if you're expecting to tow a lot of carry a bunch of gear on a regular basis.
I could not find anything on suspension lifting a Hyundai ix35 since I want a 31 wheel to fit in. Shops say body lift is impossible because it does not have a frame correct?
This is very late but… I just bought myself an old 96 tacoma (4wd) and would like to lift it… it doesn’t ride low, but just would prefer it to be taller. Sitting on 265/75/r17s at the moment, and would like to buy some larger tires at some point too… I don’t off-road or anything I just like a higher riding truck. Would you recommend lifting it or just changing the tire size? If so, what type of lift/ what size would you recommend?
I'm not sure what type of kits they make for those trucks. A leveling kit would probably be good enough I'd you're just looking for another inch or two higher, and might let you fit a bigger tire. I've never had one of those trucks, so I can't give you any great specifics. I would do a combo of a level or small lift and whatever size tire it would let you fit. Just remember, the bigger and heavier a tire you out on it, it'll drive more slugging and get worse MPG. That'll probably be a lot more noticeable on an older, smaller engine truck.
I just want to level out my 22 Colorado Z71 for looks, minor off roading for camping and mountain bike riding. It came with 32s a/t tires on it. What does everyone recommend?
I’m kinda new to this, but I have a question? Let’s say I just want a small lift for my truck, like to just for looks, and I carry a lot of weight on the back bed. Do u think I should get a lift or it’s better not to?
Even some lifts will offer the option of keeping the factory rake or level the truck in addition to the lift. In fact, most lifts just add taller blocks to the factory leaf springs. If you just want a little lift for looks then you’d be fine with a decent leveling kit. If you’re worried about too much read squat then I’d look into an air bag kit for the rear like all the RV guys use.
I want a 4 inch suspension lift on my 92 s10, I dont off road alot, I just don't like how low it rides. Would rough country be a viable brand to buy the kit from?
Might depend on how old the kit is. Rough Country is a more budget friendly brand, and I know skme.of their old jeep kits had a reputation for sagging over time, but they've updated a lot of their kits and made some nicer stuff. I'm not sure what they make for S-10s, but I'm sure you could find something you'd be happy with.
If you actually spend some time off road, I would say yes. Otherwise, it depends. FX4s will have a locking rear diff, skid plates, and I believe some slightly different shocks/struts. If you plan to stay on the road, but maybe have some bad weather in your area, then you can just stick with a regular 4x4 package, and add a locking diff as a separate option.
I’m sure there is some good info in this video but I couldn’t watch the whole thing. My suggestion, if you’re going to walk around with your camera get some sort of camera stabilizer. I got “sea sick” with all the motion and had to stop watching.
Thanks for the info! I'm looking to swap the air suspension system on my Grand Cherokee to an aftermarket Off-road suspension. This video was very informative.
He sounds like Patrick Mahomes lol. Good video.
That’s a new one, I usually get Ray Romano
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On modern trucks just do a suspension lift And its much more functional. You're still limited by diff height and frame.
the ONLY reasons that I can think of why modern vehicles are not suitable to add body lift is because all the electronic wirings and hoses being stretched and steering angle rod position changed correct? As long as you keep your body lift at no more than an inch of lift, do you agree it still would be ok to be used with modern vehicles?
In the case of Fords you could raise the body 3 or 4 inches before you started risking harnesses. Steering angle would be the issue and probably would need to mod the steering column. Everything under the hood like hoses and piping would also need to be changed even if you went up an inch. So its totally doable but you're going to be making alot of other mods. Just go with suspension in other words. But its doable.
Sincerely Ford Tech
@@Silent_Shadow the ONLY advantage I can think of what body lift is for, is it prevents fender rubbing and allows you to run even bigger tires. And maybe also help with waterfording. That is the ONLY advantage I can think of. Otherwise it doesn't give you more ground clearance and it makes your vehicle less aerodynamic.
I have installed 30mm wheel spacers after a 2 inch suspension lift on Prado.
The wheels are still stock.
I have 3 options.
Should I get -12 offset and remove spacers?
Or
Keep spacers with stock wheels
Or
Get -12 offset and let the wheel spacers be there..
So basically for my suv I would want a suspension lift cause it raises every thing leaving no gab like bumper but just costs more is what your saying, trying to figure this out going through different vids
What year and model SUV do you have? Most modern SUVs won’t be able to do a body lift the way older ones did.
@@freakfiveoh 2019 kia Sorento LX
You have 2.5 level kit? Your front end looks slightly higher than the back in multiple angles.
Yeah, I have a slightly taller block for the rear springs, just never actually installed it.
Great explanation. Thanks
I got a 02 Expedition….. seems like the only kit I can find is a 5” body lift that’s listed to give my vehicle enough space to run 33 inch tires. I’m thinking about doin that with 24” inch wheels on 33” tires
Body lift. Bad idea...imo. If you want to make it look good... do a
full on suspension lift. 4 seems better to me. 6 is kinda too much unless you spend a lot on wheels
Yeah, if I had it to do over again, I would have just gone with a BDS 4” kit.
have a question . . . why is it that SUVs equipped with suspension lift have different lift height at the front & rear? for e.g. a lifted 2021 GMC Yukon Denali (1YC) 4WD + 2.0 in. Lift 6.2 V8 5-Dr Full Size SUV (LHD) or a lifted SUZUKI Jimny VX (JB64W) AllGRIP Pro 4WD + 2.0 in. Lift 1.5 Biturbo I4 3-Dr SUV (RHD) . . . both SUVs feature a 2.0 in. lift at the front wheels & 1.5 in. of lift at the rear . . . why is the 1.5 in. lift at the rear less than that of the 2.0 in. lift at front? is it not possible to have the same 2.0 in. of lift both at the front & rear? if not, why? please advise . . .
Most lift kits are designed to level a vehicle out and remove the factory rake. Sometimes you'll see different options for stiffer rear springs if you're expecting to tow a lot of carry a bunch of gear on a regular basis.
I could not find anything on suspension lifting a Hyundai ix35 since I want a 31 wheel to fit in. Shops say body lift is impossible because it does not have a frame correct?
Yeah, most newer cars are a unibody, so there's no place for a body lift spacer to go.
This is very late but…
I just bought myself an old 96 tacoma (4wd) and would like to lift it… it doesn’t ride low, but just would prefer it to be taller. Sitting on 265/75/r17s at the moment, and would like to buy some larger tires at some point too… I don’t off-road or anything I just like a higher riding truck. Would you recommend lifting it or just changing the tire size? If so, what type of lift/ what size would you recommend?
I am only 16, and this is my first car, so any other advice you have would be great!
I'm not sure what type of kits they make for those trucks. A leveling kit would probably be good enough I'd you're just looking for another inch or two higher, and might let you fit a bigger tire. I've never had one of those trucks, so I can't give you any great specifics. I would do a combo of a level or small lift and whatever size tire it would let you fit. Just remember, the bigger and heavier a tire you out on it, it'll drive more slugging and get worse MPG. That'll probably be a lot more noticeable on an older, smaller engine truck.
I just want to level out my 22 Colorado Z71 for looks, minor off roading for camping and mountain bike riding. It came with 32s a/t tires on it. What does everyone recommend?
If you're not doing anything crazy off-road, a good quality spacer in the front would probably be fine.
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I’m kinda new to this, but I have a question? Let’s say I just want a small lift for my truck, like to just for looks, and I carry a lot of weight on the back bed. Do u think I should get a lift or it’s better not to?
Even some lifts will offer the option of keeping the factory rake or level the truck in addition to the lift. In fact, most lifts just add taller blocks to the factory leaf springs. If you just want a little lift for looks then you’d be fine with a decent leveling kit. If you’re worried about too much read squat then I’d look into an air bag kit for the rear like all the RV guys use.
Can you do both suspension and body lift?
You can depending on the vehicle. It's not as common on newer trucks, but you used to see it a lot more on old jeeps and stuff.
What tires do you have ? They look nice!
BFG KM3 mud terrains
My Car Life thx!
@@freakfiveoh specification?
I want a 4 inch suspension lift on my 92 s10, I dont off road alot, I just don't like how low it rides. Would rough country be a viable brand to buy the kit from?
Might depend on how old the kit is. Rough Country is a more budget friendly brand, and I know skme.of their old jeep kits had a reputation for sagging over time, but they've updated a lot of their kits and made some nicer stuff. I'm not sure what they make for S-10s, but I'm sure you could find something you'd be happy with.
@@freakfiveoh How to add more ground clearance to my new sedan?do i just go to any mechanic?
Nice truck.. are those the 33s? or the old 35s?
Thanks, these are the 33s
What wheels are you running?
18x9 Method 309 Grid
didn’t know patrick mahomes is into lifts
Hey man is the fx4 better than 4x4?
If you actually spend some time off road, I would say yes. Otherwise, it depends. FX4s will have a locking rear diff, skid plates, and I believe some slightly different shocks/struts. If you plan to stay on the road, but maybe have some bad weather in your area, then you can just stick with a regular 4x4 package, and add a locking diff as a separate option.
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I’m sure there is some good info in this video but I couldn’t watch the whole thing. My suggestion, if you’re going to walk around with your camera get some sort of camera stabilizer. I got “sea sick” with all the motion and had to stop watching.
Yeah, it didn't go as well as I wanted. I know some people can pull off the walking clogs, but I don't think I'm one of them.
Man’s got a Ford truck maybe I’m in the wrong place lol
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Skip this guy is trash
Dude blur out your plates
Why?
Strangest voice I’ve ever heard..
Most just say I look like Adam Sandler and sound like Ray Romano
If that's the strangest voice you've ever heard then you need to get out more
If that's the strangest voice you've ever heard then you need to get out more
Kermit the frog
It's actually Ray Romano
stop moving the camera so much... made me click off
I appreciate the feedback