Anyone do a 1/2" Body Lift?

[Ol'Blue]

I love the way my Bronco sits, I just need a tad to clear some stuff and keep bumper nicely aligned etc.

I figured a 1" BL cut and trim the mounts down or stock mounts with shims.....

I need to change my body mounts anyways, some are crushed.

Thanks,

 

[TN1776]

The aftermarket mounts available with an integrated 1" body lift may be a good option for you.
A friend of mine who owns an FJ40 wanted to lift his body 1/2" and he did it by cutting blocks out of some 1/2" aluminum stock and drilling holes. Simple and effective, barely know its there.

 

[frenchy]

I sell some new rubber body mounts that give half to three quarters of a inch of lift over the stock ones. Pm me and I will tell you more about them frenchy

 

[mattt]

I sell some new rubber body mounts that give half to three quarters of a inch of lift over the stock ones. Pm me and I will tell you more about them frenchy

I wish these would've been available 3-4 years ago when I replaced my factory original rubber body mount bushings with a new set of rubber body mount bushings. I suppose I could still undo the bolts and slip these in since nothing is rusted in place yet, but the thought of going thru that "fun" again sounds about as appealing as taking the gas pipe.

 

[GrillMaster]

Just changed mine last night - stock to a 1" integrated body lift. Old ones were so worn it brought me up 2". You may get away with just replacing with stock height poly bushings.

 

[frenchy]

I've been selling these 15+ years to guys all over the country. Some have bought from me 2 and 3 times.

frenchy

I wish these would've been available 3-4 years ago when I replaced my factory original rubber body mount bushings with a new set of rubber body mount bushings. I suppose I could still undo the bolts and slip these in since nothing is rusted in place yet, but the thought of going thru that "fun" again sounds about as appealing as taking the gas pipe.

 

[Ol'Blue]

Just changed mine last night - stock to a 1" integrated body lift. Old ones were so worn it brought me up 2". You may get away with just replacing with stock height poly bushings.

Would like to hear from anyone who has replaced stock for stock bushing and what increase in BL did you get?

A few of mine are crushed and are roughly 5/8" thick.

Thanks,

 

[half cab]

Before squated old factory

After stock replacement. I would say it brought it up atleast a half inch.

It may not look it from the pix but it did bring it up!

 

[WASP1971]

The aftermarket mounts available with an integrated 1" body lift may be a good option for you.
A friend of mine who owns an FJ40 wanted to lift his body 1/2" and he did it by cutting blocks out of some 1/2" aluminum stock and drilling holes. Simple and effective, barely know its there.

Where are these for sale? I've never seen them.

 

[DirtDonk]

Where are these for sale? I've never seen them.

You mean the integrated 1" lifts? We've been selling them (our #1910) for many years here: http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Custom_Body_Lift_Kit_1in
It makes great sense actually. If you're changing your old ones out anyway, and are debating whether to add more suspension lift or not, or a body lift or not, this can really help with that decision.

Paul

 

[blubuckaroo]

I used a lathe to cut down a WH 1" lift kit to a 1/2" lift for a guy. It worked great and was barely more than stock. Actually it was a test run to see what I'd put on mine. I went with the whole 1". The benefits are huge.

 

[Pa PITT]

... I could not get a couple of mine out so I just ended up putting a one inch on top of my stocks. I thought it worked great . I can't imagine only needing 1/2 inch.

 

[jckkys]

I've measured the ones from my '68 and they are about 11/16" thick after 40 yrs. with a Bronco sitting on them. They seem to have been around 3/4" thick new. The ones frenchy sells, look about 1" thick with a larger diameter puck that won't deform as much under weight. His estimate of 1/2" lift seems pretty close. No maker of a truck with a frame stopped using rubber body mounts, so they must be a good idea. I don't see a good reason to give up the noise and vibration isolation they offer.

 

[Bluebolt]

List

I sell some new rubber body mounts that give half to three quarters of a inch of lift over the stock ones. Pm me and I will tell you more about them frenchy

I need to put these on my wish list!

 

[GrillMaster]

If you need help talking the old ones out just hit them with the sawzaw! Had to cut the front 4 out, the rear four came out after a soak of PB Blaster.

 

[Ol'Blue]

Thanks for all the input and advice all. May replace the bushings next month.

Will stock up on sawsall blades and WD40 until then.

Peace.

 

[Bluebolt]

Wd40

Thanks for all the input and advice all. May replace the bushings next month.

Will stock up on sawsall blades and WD40 until then.

Peace.

Regular WD-40 is not the best for loosening old nuts. Try the WD-40 penetrant, PB Blaster or other rust penetrant. And wire brush it now and start soaking it once a week!

 

[Ol'Blue]

Regular WD-40 is not the best for loosening old nuts. Try the WD-40 penetrant, PB Blaster or other rust penetrant. And wire brush it now and start soaking it once a week!

Will do. Thanks Bluebolt!

 

[Gweiner]

I just did body mounts and bought stock poly busings. It definitely adds about a 1/2inch to the old crushed rubber mounts.

Also, I found a great way to remove frozen bushings much easier than sawzall blades. Use a drill and a 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch paddle bit. It chewed right through the mount in seconds and freed the frozen bolts! I can't believe how fast and easy it was once I figured that out. No mess from burned rubba...