body lift?

[badaceds650]

so all the body lifts I've been looking at say that they won't fit if there is a diesel. Is this because there isn't a way to lift the body if it's a diesel, or there is a slight variance in the kit, and it would take slight mods to make it work?

 

[GOOSE]

Thats a new one. I can not see a problem as long as you pay attention to the radiator. I would unbolt it and re attach it after the support is in its new position. Hopefully someone who has done a 2 or 3" body lift will chime in.

 

[rjjp]

Drivers side head will hit the fire wall, a BFH will solve this problem.

 

[itsacrazyasian]

Well i remember seeing on here that they don't fit due to clearance issues against the firewall with a 3in kit.


I personally had a 3in body lift installed on my truck before i bought it and did the diesel swap. Infact i feel it made it easier to install. Had to modify the shroud to work with the lower motor.

 

[flareside_thun]

Drivers side head will hit the fire wall, a BFH will solve this problem.

What he said ^^^^

 

[pedro_8149]

so what would be the best 2" kit where i dont need to buy anything else like bumper brakets just mod the fan shroud what yall suggest

 

[Squeaky_Wheel]

so all the body lifts I've been looking at say that they won't fit if there is a diesel. Is this because there isn't a way to lift the body if it's a diesel, or there is a slight variance in the kit, and it would take slight mods to make it work?

I installed a 2 inch bodylift and I didn't have to mod anything. However the clearance between the fan and shroud on the bottom is really close (1/4 inch).

 

[my85ford]

so what would be the best 2" kit where i dont need to buy anything else like bumper brakets just mod the fan shroud what yall suggest

I made my lift kit all I did was buy some poly like round stock it was like 50.00 buck the bolts and I cut the round stock to size I had to move the radator but I had the front off all ready it work perfect. I went with 2 inches i wouldnt go more than that personaly but thats me . I fabed up my bumper brackets . I hope this helps

 

[TWeatherford]

Got a 3" here. Driver side head hit the firewall, a few minutes with a crowbar and its perfect. Had to modify the shroud, and the shifter boots since mine is a manual 4x4 (the worst part of the job really). I'm glad for the room.

 

[badaceds650]

thanks for all the replies I'll probably be doing a 3" when I get to it this summer

 

[89ford]

Got a 3" here. Driver side head hit the firewall, a few minutes with a crowbar and its perfect. Had to modify the shroud, and the shifter boots since mine is a manual 4x4 (the worst part of the job really). I'm glad for the room.

how did you modify your boots? thats all I lack on having mine done