body lift revelation!!!

[Veepster]

well I got my 3" lift installed yesterday...easy job, I was blessed with happy bolts!.....total time 4.5 hours, and thanks for everyone who posted their tips and tricks, and also Todd for the section of your website..I like your idea on the bumper brackets....

now to the revelation....WHY THE HECK DID I NOT DO IT SOONER!!!!!!!

Man that would have made my life so easy....you can actually access the drivetrain, those stupid rubber hoses on the top of the gas tank....I spent 2 hours dropping the tank one day to change those hoses....with the body lift it would have taken me 2 minutes!!!......more room for exhaust install....header install would have been easy....should I go on???? so if anyone is comtemplating doing any extensive work on their FSJ, do the body lift first, not last!

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Peace.............BartG

the Green Flash!
360ci
Custom 4v TBI
Edelbrock Performer Manifold
TH400, QT with low
4" skyjacker Rancho 9000's
33x12.50 BFG KO's 8" American Racing Baja Rims
Thorley headers, 3" exhaust, Dyno Max
Infiniti power leather seats
Custom billet shift knob by Millerluck
50%Luxury Car, 50%Tractor
http://www.teamgodspeed.com

[BLEdwardsJ]

Sounds cool, do you have any before and after pics.

Did you actually gain 3 full inches?

I am trying to decide on a two or three inch lift.

wht size tires do you run?

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Blaine L Edwards
74 Wagoneer
Hey, how far to the next gas station?

[DLyons]

It is amazing how much more room you gain. The accessability to many parts are enhanced. Even tha right rear spark plug!! http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif


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DaveLyons
84 Grand Wagoneer
74 Grill & Round Headlights
360-727-229-3.31s
2" Suspension Lift
2 1/2" Body Lift(HomeMade)
Krylon Burgundy
Product of "Redneck Engineering"
"Beauty is in the eye of the keyholder!"

[Veepster]

Blaine...check out my website for before pics.. www.teamgodspeed.com (http://www.teamgodspeed.com)

the pics on the site are with the 4" suspension...I run 33's

and yes you get a full 3"....

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Peace.............BartG

the Green Flash!
360ci
Custom 4v TBI
Edelbrock Performer Manifold
TH400, QT with low
4" skyjacker Rancho 9000's
33x12.50 BFG KO's 8" American Racing Baja Rims
Thorley headers, 3" exhaust, Dyno Max
Infiniti power leather seats
Custom billet shift knob by Millerluck
50%Luxury Car, 50%Tractor
http://www.teamgodspeed.com

[JeepFreak]

Veep, where are the after pic's???

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JeepFreak

[River Beast]

You are welcome Bart... glad everything went smooth for ya... wait till you change the starter.... about 10 minutes in and out... life is great ain't it? http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

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Todd
"River Beast" (http://home.earthlink.net/~tjnkk)
http://home.earthlink.net/~riverbeast/rbthnl.jpg
14" of total Lift on 39.5" Swampers
44's locked with 4.89's
...and other stuff...
My Original FSJ site (http://www.geocities.com/spazz4life)
riverbeast@earthlink.net
"When approaching an intersection, remember...
the vehicle with the BIGGEST TIRES has the right of way..."

'93 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban...a.k.a. "FSJ Hauler"

[DLyons]

Hey RB, You can change your starter standing up! http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif I'm not being smart, just jealous. P.S. Your site helped me when I made my bodylift. Thanks alot!!!

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DaveLyons
84 Grand Wagoneer
74 Grill & Round Headlights
360-727-229-3.31s
2" Suspension Lift
2 1/2" Body Lift(HomeMade)
Krylon Burgundy
Product of "Redneck Engineering"
"Beauty is in the eye of the keyholder!"

[River Beast]

Glad I could help DL... http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

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Todd
"River Beast" (http://home.earthlink.net/~tjnkk)
http://home.earthlink.net/~riverbeast/rbthnl.jpg
14" of total Lift on 39.5" Swampers
44's locked with 4.89's
...and other stuff...
My Original FSJ site (http://www.geocities.com/spazz4life)
riverbeast@earthlink.net
"When approaching an intersection, remember...
the vehicle with the BIGGEST TIRES has the right of way..."

'93 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban...a.k.a. "FSJ Hauler"