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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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Hi all,
Just looking to gain some knowledge here. What is the difference between suspension and body lifts? What are the benefits and downfalls and what purposes would one or the other be used for?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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Body lift essentially lifts the body off of the frame so you can fit bigger tires.. suspension actually lifts the frame up.. for more travel, bigger tires etc etc... Body lifts are cheaper versus most suspension lifts unless you do a leveling kit which just raises the front end up 2 inches and makes the truck sit level.. if your gonna do a lift in my opinion I would suspension.. cause even with a body lift n bigger tires or frame is still gonna be lower to the ground... Suspension lifts in my opinion are worth the money compared to a body lift..
 
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Thanks
 
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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How high do ya wanna go??
 
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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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Was thinking about a 4" lift.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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X2... Suspension lift all the way
 
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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If your looking into a four inch is look at bds they are lil bit more pricey.. but definatly worth it.. they have a lifetime warrenty you break it they fix it.. i know when i decide to get a new lift thats what's goin on my 06 dodge..
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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Thats one thing I have learned with Lifting vehicles... Dont buy a cheap lift kit because they do wear out faster!
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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Suspension lift. I am happy with Fabtech. Had them on my jeep and now my mega cab and am very pleased with their quality
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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6 inch bds suspension all the way ! worth it for years on end. and some serious trail riding will occur (;
 
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