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by KEITH7615 » Sat May 21, 2011 9:00 pm

Hey thr all ...Im thinkn about putting a body lift on the tb...If any1 has any suggestions or probs they hav had please let me kno....Still tryn to figr out how to get my pics on. :safari:
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by Gordinho80 » Sat May 21, 2011 9:36 pm

When you learn how to post like a normal human being... we might give you some suggestions. Text speak doesn't really fly here.
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by gotspeed1 » Sat May 21, 2011 9:46 pm

...or SEARCH... :angry whip:
3...2...1....FIRE IN THE HOLE!!!
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by KEITH7615 » Sat May 21, 2011 10:39 pm

Sorry..Thats how I type for work to save time..I will correct myself..
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by ironman_markv » Sun May 22, 2011 7:15 am

KEITH7615 wrote:Sorry..Thats how I type for work to save time..I will correct myself..


depending on what you want there are a couple of options. there is a 2.5" suspension lift that is made by one of the members here, very good price and very good quality parts. there is also a 2" body lift from zone offroad that you can get, that ones a little more pricey. it all depends on how much lift you want to get out of it and what exactly you plan on doing with ur TB.
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by Diacom » Sun May 22, 2011 4:57 pm

Suggestion #1: Read everything first.

Suggestion #2: Search for things you may have missed.

Suggestion #3: Formulate a theory based on what you would like to do with your vehicle, where you plan to drive it, how you would like it to work. Then type up a quality, easy to read post with any questions you may have left asking for opinions on what you would like to do.

There's more, but lets start with the easy things.
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by TangoBravo » Mon May 23, 2011 1:17 am

You can also piece together a 3" body lift. It takes some time to get everything but IMO for what I do 2.5" won't cut it so I have to go 3". I have to say it really is a bummer we don't have an option to buy a 3" body lift anymore. that being said it cool making your own it did take lots of cussing and beer but it is what it is. If we had a vendor that sold a 3" body lift I would replace mine with there's for sure as I am not a great craftsman so it is not pretty but funtional so that's all that really matters I guess.
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by bartonmd » Mon May 23, 2011 7:34 am

TangoBravo wrote:You can also piece together a 3" body lift. It takes some time to get everything but IMO for what I do 2.5" won't cut it so I have to go 3". I have to say it really is a bummer we don't have an option to buy a 3" body lift anymore. that being said it cool making your own it did take lots of cussing and beer but it is what it is. If we had a vendor that sold a 3" body lift I would replace mine with there's for sure as I am not a great craftsman so it is not pretty but funtional so that's all that really matters I guess.


Jeff (High Voltage) is taking over the 3" body lift, and it's coming together... Getting vendors lined up and all that stuff involved with making said package...

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by TangoBravo » Mon May 23, 2011 11:42 am

bartonmd wrote:
TangoBravo wrote:You can also piece together a 3" body lift. It takes some time to get everything but IMO for what I do 2.5" won't cut it so I have to go 3". I have to say it really is a bummer we don't have an option to buy a 3" body lift anymore. that being said it cool making your own it did take lots of cussing and beer but it is what it is. If we had a vendor that sold a 3" body lift I would replace mine with there's for sure as I am not a great craftsman so it is not pretty but funtional so that's all that really matters I guess.


Jeff (High Voltage) is taking over the 3" body lift, and it's coming together... Getting vendors lined up and all that stuff involved with making said package...

Mike


That would be awesome, I know I would be all over it. He has been working on it for some time I believe but having been a vendor myself I know what a process it can be so I will keep my ear to the ground on this.
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by BigBen » Tue May 24, 2011 5:25 am

Stop teasing already!
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by Philberto » Tue May 24, 2011 6:28 am

BigBen wrote:Stop teasing already!


Not sure if you're joking or not, but given your post count, I'll assume not. A little hazing is normal and indeed expected here. It helps to explain what we expect of our members in a joking manner and also helps weed out anybody who is too sensitive to take a little constructive criticism. I believe a mere few posts admonishing a newbie for "txt spk" does not a forum of bullies make, so I see no reason for an outcry about this.



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by navigator » Tue May 24, 2011 8:18 am

keep in mind when you use clear English on a help forum it helps others more by giving them more information in their search results.
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by DmccartneyFF2TB » Tue May 24, 2011 11:12 am

Hey man I'm glad to see another person transforming there tb!! I'm sorravon it the guys that have problems with people asking questions. Body lifts are nice to run larger tires and to have that extra clearnce. I suggest if you are just looking for your ride to look nice go with the body lift. If your lookin for upgrades to off road ur best bet is to start with a suspension lift and work ur way twords the body lift. That's my 2cents if you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask I'm willing to help I was in ur shoes once good luck.
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by Gordinho80 » Tue May 24, 2011 11:16 am

DmccartneyFF2TB wrote:if you are just looking for your ride to look nice go with the body lift.

If he is just looking for the ride to look nice, I suggest he click here
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by BigBen » Tue May 24, 2011 12:38 pm

Philberto wrote:
BigBen wrote:Stop teasing already!


Not sure if you're joking or not, but given your post count, I'll assume not. A little hazing is normal and indeed expected here. It helps to explain what we expect of our members in a joking manner and also helps weed out anybody who is too sensitive to take a little constructive criticism. I believe a mere few posts admonishing a newbie for "txt spk" does not a forum of bullies make, so I see no reason for an outcry about this.



Anyhoo, welcome! For rules, read the stickies or ask us. For ideas, check out the build threads. And for kicks, join a conversation in the lounge.


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Yup. Joking around. I was talking about the BL being almost ready. Everytime someone says that, I get a little tickle. Just been sitting by quietly waiting. I sent Voltage an email hoping to preorder one so I could plan on my bumper order around the same time. Just got my Markmc lift yesterday awaiting springs and shocks.

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by navigator » Tue May 24, 2011 12:51 pm

for a nice ride I think I would go with Mark's lift.
it is cheaper and less work.
you'll find this when you do some searching but just to note when you max out your suspension as much as Mark's lift does, you might want to put some big hose clamps around the CV boots to help hold them in place.
In some cases they because of the increased angle they come off and sling grease everywhere.

Some folks have even blamed the lift instead of themselves for not doing enough research.
As mentioned do a good bit of research, post your ideas and then get feedback. You'll have less headaches that way.
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by The Roadie » Tue May 24, 2011 6:50 pm

Gordinho80 wrote:
DmccartneyFF2TB wrote:if you are just looking for your ride to look nice go with the body lift.

If he is just looking for the ride to look nice, I suggest he click here
Oh, NOOOOOOOO!!!!! Not the dreaded SUSPENSION FORUM!?!?!?!?!?!?! :shoot:

Only thing scarier is THIS forum. :o
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by bgwolfpack » Tue May 24, 2011 7:58 pm

OMG Roadie. :twisted:

Ouch, ouch my sides hurt now. :lol:
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by Philberto » Wed May 25, 2011 2:08 am

Ahaha I got trolled! Good going Ben! Caught me after a 12 hour day and a few drinks. Still debating the body lift myself, if only to make it easier to do maintenance.
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by Flying Monkey » Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:07 pm

With my suspension lift about to be on Im starting to question myself, if I should do the body lift as planned. Yeah Ill gain more lift "look" but ill only gain like what, 1 1/2" of functional clearance going from a 32 to a 35 after cutting? Just unsure if the cost justifies the functional results.

If I have a bumper made with just suspension lift it will gap adding Body lift later. Im talking to Mike about having a winch bumper made, but would mean having to wait to put that on until after body lift so brackets can be made correctly. Decisions decisions. What your inputs on them...especially from the guys who already are running body lifts?
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