What does a body lift do on a Jeep?

What does a body lift do on a Jeep?

Body lift kits allow you to lift the body of your Jeep generally between 2-3 inches by installing rubber spacers between your Jeep’s body and frame mounts.

Does body lift affect ride quality?

A body lift kit raises the body of your vehicle up a few inches while leaving the suspension and wheels at their original height. This is done by adding spacers over the vehicles’ original body mount bushings. This type of lift shouldn’t affect your ride quality or handling in any way.

Which lift is better body or suspension?

A suspension lift is a better choice than a body lift in situations where off-road performance is important. First and foremost, a suspension lift not only provides room for larger tires, but it also increases the ground clearance under the frame.

Does a body lift void the warranty?

Lifting Your Truck Voids Your Warranty… Lifting your truck past 2” (or at all for some brands, like Toyota) will void the warranty on parts that are affected or damaged by the lift kit. However, anything not related to or affected by the lift kit will still be covered.

Is a body lift worth it?

If you continue to keep a stable weight and exercise regularly, your body lift will keep you looking youthful and slim for many years. It will take a while for the incision scars to fade and you will be in some discomfort for a few days, but the results will be worth it!

Does a body lift affect gas mileage?

Gas Mileage A lift kit can negatively affect fuel economy in a couple of ways. The first is added weight. If your vehicle weighs more after installing a lift kit, it will reduce mileage. The second is increased wind resistance.

How painful is a body lift?

You will have some discomfort, however, this is expected and typically easily controlled with pain medications. Discomfort will dissipate over a week or two after the surgery. Your doctor will prescribe pain medication for you to take after you return home.

How long does it take to install a body lift?

The actual installation time will probably take 1.5-3 hours if it is a body/spacer lift kit. If it is a suspension lift kit, expect the actual installation time to take between 3-5 hours, sometimes six. It all depends on the mechanic’s experience and how many people they have working on the lift kit.

How long does a body lift last?

The Body Lift Procedure The surgery will take between six and eight hours to complete, under general anesthesia. An overnight stay at a recovery facility is often recommended after the Body Lift, allowing for a more comfortable recovery especially for out of town patients.

How long does it take to recover from a body lift?

Most body lift patients feel comfortable returning to non-strenuous work in 2-3 weeks. More strenuous activities should be avoided for 4-6 weeks. Dr. Lawton will customize a post-operative recovery plan based on your individual procedure.