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Old May 2, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cumminsblazer
i want to know how a body lift can shift
Ever take a class in physics?
 
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Old May 2, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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well i agree, i am not a big fan of body lifts, but i ended up with a 2 inch in my bronco because i needed the extra clearance for the drivetrain, not ideal but i didn't want to hack up the frame and body. i did use all grade 8 bolts and all the mounts are good.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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Doesn't matter if the lift was installed properly, if you followed instructions, if your mounts are good... it doesn't matter... its simple physics, you're adding a lever to the body mount. It will NOT hold up as well as stock, simple as that. The higher the BL, the more leverage.

Obviously the pics shown are of a WORST CASE scenario, improperly installed, possibly weak bolts used, no one will know. He is just showing what CAN happen.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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that isnt the body lifts fault. its definately the person who put it ons fault. ive had a couple and have had no problems. in fact the last one was on a yukon i had i rolled it and my cab stayed on my frame.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by nborga87
that isnt the body lifts fault. its definately the person who put it ons fault. ive had a couple and have had no problems. in fact the last one was on a yukon i had i rolled it and my cab stayed on my frame.
Agreed, but it's just a simple fact that WITH one on, it is far more likely to happen, not guaranteed. I think the OP was just trying to make people realize the potential is there.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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true very true
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 01:58 PM
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boy i cant stand boy lift
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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I hate when that happens
 
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 07:28 AM
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Maybe it was all part of his plan for kenetic energy disipation to lessen absorbtion by passengers.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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i like some body lifts...wait forgot we were talking about pickups. my bad.
 
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