1" body lift cost?

[GreatDaneHummer]

How much did it cost you guys to have the 1" body lift installed? I do not have a garage downtown here...

 

[digglesworth]

I did mine with a floor jack outside my old apartment....

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

wow really that easy?

 

[woodwardsh3]

yes the biggest pia was getting tho old bolts out of the body mount sleeve's the bolts came unthreaded quite easy and it is that easy.

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

Where in IL are you haha?

I did mine with a floor jack outside my old apartment....

 

[amrg]

Its easy as long as the bolts are not rusted in their sleeves. But if they are, be ready to unleash your anger on them!!!!
But seriously, on my friends H3 it took multiple hits with a BFH, then a 50 ton press before we finally cut the head of the old bolt and heated the sleeve while doing the BFH routine to get the bolt out! Otherwise, very straight forward but takes time...

 

[humvee]

Yes, it was difficult to get 2 bolts out of their mounts and we had to get creative.

But all in all, if you have a helping hand it shouldn't take more than a day in your front yard.
We were using planks of wood and one jack, I don't recommend a sloppy set up. Almost lost my hand on that last mount when the wood plank sheered and the truck dropped.

That said, consider doubling down with 2 body lifts while you're down there. You'll probably want more height later and the rancho is in short supply.

EDIT: Also remember to have your windows and doors open so they won't crack when the body is flexed.

 

[cbetts]

I would not "double down" on the body lift. The 1" lift already puts a few things in a tight bind, like the steering linkage. Overall, it will not give you more clearance, just more room for bigger tires to fit without cutting anything.

 

[rsc]

I would think that if you loosen ALL the body mounts before jacking up one side that there would be no need to worry about flexing the cab and breaking glass or tweaking doors. I wouldn't stack two kits, but I did consider adding a pair of 1/8" washers in there for another 1/4". As CBetts said, it is already kinda tight at 1" of lift.

 

[digglesworth]

Where in IL are you haha?

Down by St. Louis

 

[digglesworth]

The 1" does change a few things... The airdoc fits but is not quite as lined up after the lift. Also the radiator hoses are off a little. These things can be "fudged" a little to accommodate the 1" but not sure if I'd go with 2" just for the reasons listed above.

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

Down by St. Louis

Feel like another body lift expedition? I will bring the beer and food?

 

[digglesworth]

Feel like another body lift expedition? I will bring the beer and food?

It took me about 2 hours to do... And that was just piddling along taking my time. I'd be willing to give you a hand if you were really wanting to head down this way. I still don't have a garage at my house so working on my truck is always weather-dependant. Lol.
I do have a pop-up canopy I've used... I did the whole front half of the Rancho in my driveway under the canopy...
It's probably a good idea to get under there and start hitting those bolts with some pb blaster and let that start soaking in...

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

It took me about 2 hours to do... And that was just piddling along taking my time. I'd be willing to give you a hand if you were really wanting to head down this way. I still don't have a garage at my house so working on my truck is always weather-dependant. Lol.
I do have a pop-up canopy I've used... I did the whole front half of the Rancho in my driveway under the canopy...
It's probably a good idea to get under there and start hitting those bolts with some pb blaster and let that start soaking in...

If you are up for it then I can come down whenever. I have family in Edwardsville that I can stay with so its no biggy at all for me. I will start spraying it down today.

 

[digglesworth]

Kinda short notice but Monday isn't looking bad weather-wise... Not sure if you have holiday plans but I'm off work that day... Otherwise, maybe next weekend.