Body lifts, what are yall using?

highpockets · Dec 9, 2015

I want to install a 1” TO 1.25” body lift on my TJ for a little more tire clearance. Which is better aluminum or polyurethane and what brand are you using? I also plan to do a 1” motor mount lift at the same time.

LBarr2002 · Dec 9, 2015

Mine is JKS 1" poly and Brown Dog MML. I would have rather had aluminum but got a deal on the poly.

GPWMike · Dec 9, 2015

I have JKS stuff: a 1-1\4" poly BL and 1" motor mount spacer blocks. I don't have experience with aluminum, but have never had any issues at all with my poly kit.

highpockets · Dec 9, 2015

OK thanks for the input. Anyone else?

cannonball · Dec 10, 2015

I've had the JKS body lift and brown dog rubbers motor mount on mine for about 5 years now with no issues.

97TJGUZZY · Dec 10, 2015

I dont think there is an advantage to the aluminum. The Poly is sufficient for a Body lift.

highpockets · Dec 10, 2015

97TJGUZZY said:
I dont think there is an advantage to the aluminum. The Poly is sufficient for a Body lift.

The Poly are definitely less expensive.

rolledxj · Dec 10, 2015

I feel that poly would be better for isolating noise and vibration. Then again, I don't like body lifts anyway.

LBarr2002 · Dec 10, 2015

rolledxj said:
I feel that poly would be better for isolating noise and vibration. Then again, I don't like body lifts anyway.

The ONLY reason I have a body lift was to do the tummy tuck. I wouldn't do it on the early TJ because they have much better clearance to begin with.

Any reason for a body lift over a taller spring or small spacer? I forget what you have now.

97TJGUZZY · Dec 10, 2015

Biggest reason I see for most TJs is that you can combine it with a motor mount lift to help with rear driveline angles.

250f4life · Dec 10, 2015

The 90's called and want their body lift back. I kid I kid.

highpockets · Dec 11, 2015

LBarr2002 said:
The ONLY reason I have a body lift was to do the tummy tuck. I wouldn't do it on the early TJ because they have much better clearance to begin with.

Any reason for a body lift over a taller spring or small spacer? I forget what you have now.

Well the plan is to end up with a tummy tuck for the tc and skid for the motor, trans all I have now is a 2” BB on the front to offset the heavy bumper and winch.