Suspension lift or body lift

[Cattivo]

I bought 2'' spacers for all 4 corners but was only able to install spacers for the rear due to rubbing in the front (see pics)

Would I need to do a full suspension lift to avoid rubbing in the front or can I get away with a 3'' body lift instead? Normally I would just say screw it and go balls out on a suspension lift like I did in the past but we're trying to save as much $$$ as possible for a new home


Front


Rear



This is with the 2'' spacer installed on the front...rubs really bad



Needs to be trimmed



2'' spacer installed on the rear...looks much more aggressive and handles a lot better

 

[BigDaddy13440]

What size tires? I just put some 275/65/20's on some OEM 20x8.5's on my Yukon XL, and put 1 1/2" spacers on the front. My tires barely stick out from the flares, but I don't rub, even being about 34.1" x 11". Just have keys and spacers on mine.

 

[M1Gunner]

So have you takin a measuring tap and measure where your body would sit three inches higher? From my view in the pic it looks like it’s still gonna be crazy close for comfort.

I have 2in spacers in mine but I installed them rafter I already had a 6in suspension and 3in body lift. I also have RCX keys but they’re not cranked at all. I also stuffed 37’s under it and I don’t rub at all off road.

I wish I could say yes to just a body lift but I’m not certain that will be enough brother.

These were before I painted the grey plastics all around black... don’t judge lol

 

[M1Gunner]

And yeah it handles 100% times better! With the wider stance!

 

[Countryboy07]

My personal opinion, before spending money on body lift, do the NorCal mod and trim your bumper a bit. If you make a nice cut that is even on both sides, most people won't even notice the bumper being cut.

If that doesn't work, 1.5" body lift with the trimming mentioned about would work.

 

[BigDaddy13440]

My personal opinion, before spending money on body lift, do the NorCal mod and trim your bumper a bit. If you make a nice cut that is even on both sides, most people won't even notice the bumper being cut.

If that doesn't work, 1.5" body lift with the trimming mentioned about would work.

From the pics he has, it looks like the NorCal mod won't be enough. I hacked the shit out of the rear of my fenders on my Suburban, to the point I had to bend back the edges of the body mount, and it still wasn't enough to clear the 35's I had. And I didn't have to hack as much off the bumper as much as he would to clear his setup.

 

[CamReynolds]

I bought 2'' spacers for all 4 corners but was only able to install spacers for the rear due to rubbing in the front (see pics)

Would I need to do a full suspension lift to avoid rubbing in the front or can I get away with a 3'' body lift instead? Normally I would just say screw it and go balls out on a suspension lift like I did in the past but we're trying to save as much $$$ as possible for a new home


Front
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Rear
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This is with the 2'' spacer installed on the front...rubs really bad
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Needs to be trimmed
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2'' spacer installed on the rear...looks much more aggressive and handles a lot better
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a body lift will show your towing bar/hitch in the back and the engine will sink in the hood. if you dont care about that then get one, theyre cheap

 

[CamReynolds]

And yeah it handles 100% times better! With the wider stance!

would a wider stance help handling with just a leveling kit?

 

[M1Gunner]

would a wider stance help handling with just a leveling kit?

Honestly, I think so. Wider is always better no? Lowering the center of gravity is always a plus.

 

[BigDaddy13440]

Honestly, I think so. Wider is always better no? Lowering the center of gravity is always a plus.

Look at the Formula 1 race cars - cars are about 14 feet long, and the track width is almost 8 feet wide, with a center of gravity of about 16-18" off the track. I think I read once that they are capable of about 6.5 G's laterally.

 

[CamReynolds]

Honestly, I think so. Wider is always better no? Lowering the center of gravity is always a plus.

hhmmm. id have to get nice spacers though because i dont want a wheel fallin off

 

[M1Gunner]

hhmmm. id have to get nice spacers though because i dont want a wheel fallin off

Only spacers that bolt on. None of the spacers that just sit between the rim and axle flange. Those just ultimately weaken the integrity of the lug studs.

 

[M1Gunner]

a lil midnight ridin trails and slinging some mud

 

[Cattivo]

What size tires? I just put some 275/65/20's on some OEM 20x8.5's on my Yukon XL, and put 1 1/2" spacers on the front. My tires barely stick out from the flares, but I don't rub, even being about 34.1" x 11". Just have keys and spacers on mine.

I have to double check but I think they are 275/70/18 (33'')

 

[Cattivo]

So have you takin a measuring tap and measure where your body would sit three inches higher? From my view in the pic it looks like it’s still gonna be crazy close for comfort.

I have 2in spacers in mine but I installed them rafter I already had a 6in suspension and 3in body lift. I also have RCX keys but they’re not cranked at all. I also stuffed 37’s under it and I don’t rub at all off road.

I wish I could say yes to just a body lift but I’m not certain that will be enough brother.

These were before I painted the grey plastics all around black... don’t judge lol

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I measured for clearance with my floor jack raising the frame around 3'' and it looked like it was gonna be close...I raised the frame to about 4-5'' with the tire still on the ground and there was no rubbing. I'm not sure if a 3'' body lift will work

Your rig looks insane! it has the exact look I'm after brother

 

[Cattivo]

My personal opinion, before spending money on body lift, do the NorCal mod and trim your bumper a bit. If you make a nice cut that is even on both sides, most people won't even notice the bumper being cut.

If that doesn't work, 1.5" body lift with the trimming mentioned about would work.

Not sure what the norcal mod is but I'm ready to break out the sawzall/lump hammer and make them fit

 

[Cattivo]

a body lift will show your towing bar/hitch in the back and the engine will sink in the hood. if you dont care about that then get one, theyre cheap

This!...I did some research on body lifts and didn't realize the front bumper needs to be relocated and that your engine sinks with the lift...that would drive me crazy!

A body lift is out of the question for now, I will just do some trimming till they fit

 

[Cattivo]

My personal opinion, before spending money on body lift, do the NorCal mod and trim your bumper a bit. If you make a nice cut that is even on both sides, most people won't even notice the bumper being cut.

If that doesn't work, 1.5" body lift with the trimming mentioned about would work.

I looked up the norcal mod and that's exactly what I was gonna try only I didn't know there was a special name for the mod lol...I like to think of myself as an angry caveman when doing this type of work lol

 

[CamReynolds]

This!...I did some research on body lifts and didn't realize the front bumper needs to be relocated and that your engine sinks with the lift...that would drive me crazy!

A body lift is out of the question for now, I will just do some trimming till they fit

thats one of the deciding factors for me. i dont want my towing stuff showing

 

[M1Gunner]

I measured for clearance with my floor jack raising the frame around 3'' and it looked like it was gonna be close...I raised the frame to about 4-5'' with the tire still on the ground and there was no rubbing. I'm not sure if a 3'' body lift will work

Your rig looks insane! it has the exact look I'm after brother

I appreciate it! Don’t stress too much about the body lift and the engine. Here’s some before and after shots. Picked up two wheel well liners from the upull and extended mine. As far as the receiver in the rear it’s not terrible. Did you notice it in my previous pic?