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Are there pics of a 3" suspension & 3" body lift on 32s?

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by v7guy » Fri Nov 25, 2011 6:19 am

I've really been wanting the 3" body lift for a long time, it just seems like the natural progression. I bought the steering extension when I bought the markmc lift and I have the blocks (sweet baby jesus are the needed bolts expensive!) But I have some 32s currently and I'm kinda worried it'll look super duper extra dumb on the 32s while lifted 6". While largely looks don't influence my decisions on the TB it is still my daily driver so it needs to be presentable. As I've mentioned before, I have the steel to build sliders and bumpers in my garage... but it doesn't make any sense to do so now if I'm doing a body lift in a couple months. I really wish i hadn't spent so much to date to piece together my own 3" body lift because the guys buying the kit are getting a REALLY REALLY good deal. My searches for pics of a 3 " suspension and 3" body lift have resulted in no results. It would be nice to see pics, but I'm getting to the point that I'm probably doing it regardless.

If my observations are correct the radiator skid on a stock 360 will work for a 360 with a body lift since it appears that a body lift only affects the upper mount. Is this correct?
Just want to verify before I start cutting plate... it appears this is the case, but it's nice to get confirmation from the elders.
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by fishsticks » Fri Nov 25, 2011 12:03 pm

4 suspension + 3 body on 32s.

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by MrSmithsTB » Fri Nov 25, 2011 2:44 pm

Yes, skids are the same. The bumper is obviously different and the sliders need to be mounted higher. I see no reason to shy away from the 3" body lift. I had 32" tires on 3" dual and 2" body. I'll dig up pics when I am on a real computer and not a phone. There are less expensive alternative for bolts, but they are not zinc coated.
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by v7guy » Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:11 pm

Thanks for the pics. Looks good.

Do you guys have any links for the bolts? I've been looking for days. Fastenal and an aircraft supply are about the only places I can find them at $12-$18 a piece.
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by chevycrew » Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:17 am

I picked up some of mine at fastenal, some at nut and bolt supply, but for the front ones (the longest I needed) I just drilled it out and used 1/2" bolts with nuts.
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by v7guy » Tue Nov 29, 2011 6:08 am

the farther I get into this mess of lifting the more I see that' I'm eventually following in your path... that's as scary as it is encouraging.
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