My BL experience.

gofast505 · Post by **gofast505** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 5:28 pm

Props to you guys that only took 10-12 hours to do the body lift, mine took 20 +!! I have an 03 ZR5, I did the complete install, i moved the diff actuator, positive terminal, all the ground straps, and that J shaped extension that did not seem to be be in my instructions at all. I was not impressed with this kit overall, I ended up using a lot of bolts from my own supply because I did not want excess threads sticking out all over the place, and the self threading bolds for the crush plates did not self thread. I did this lift completely by myself with air and I lifted the bed with a come along to aid in aligning of the bed. I did not use the exetionsion for the fuel filler, I did the move the hose clamps and pull, plus my 03 didnt have a breather line and that extionsion wouldnt have worked anyway. I did the torsion/shackle lift a few days prior, now I am ready for 31's, I will post my picts on my website later.

a2b · Post by **a2b** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 12:45 am

so tell us how you really feel

Post by **HenryJ** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 3:50 am

So, how much experience with this sort of thing did you have prior to the install?

Would you do it again, or recommend that someone have a "shop" install the kit?

Thanks for sharing, can't wait to see the pictures

gofast505 · Post by **gofast505** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 7:42 am

I better mention this too, thanks to this site and the users on it I did have an easier time with this lift, this site is a prime example of what good the internet can do, so thanks. I do think anyone could do the lift, it is easy after you figure out just what the heck those tiny pictures are pointing at, but I do think comparing it to a oil change is stretching it, I have never had to drill anything on an oil change, and if you do something went terribly wrong

I have never had any experience lifting a newer vehicle, but I have had lots of experience lifting jeeps (older, CJ style).

Sorry, all my picts are large, if you dont have broadband dont bother.
This is my jeep i built with everyone elses parts, litterly, from 76 44 axles to 79 drive train to 84 engine. This is me towing it to Moab with my old ZR2, I traded the ZR2 for the ZR5, I do miss that suspension on the zr2 but love the 4 doors!
http://www.505wired.com/moab/images/Moa ... 2002-1.jpg
actually here is that jeep in action if anyone is interested, i usually dont post due to safety issues.... http://www.505wired.com/moab/moab2.htm

Anyway, here is the truck before.
http://www.505wired.com/ftp/picts/zr5.jpg
Here is the truck after.
http://dev.505wired.com/goodfun/BodyLIft/DSCN2866.JPG
The during shots did not turn out but if you got nothing better to do.
http://dev.505wired.com/goodfun/BodyLIft/

Now tires, im thinking BF AT's this is my daily driver.

Thanks to everyone who posted information about this BL again!

bl

gofast505 · Post by **gofast505** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:49 am

Tires are on and aligned, check it out, looks pretty sharp.

http://dev.505wired.com/goodfun/BodyLIft/DSCN2873.JPG

bl

Post by **HenryJ** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 12:34 pm

Nice! That is the way a ZR5 package should have looked

Retep · Post by **Retep** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 4:17 am

Looks good

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Are those BFG's 30's or 31's?

Pete

gofast505 · Post by **gofast505** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 9:57 am

Thanks, I am actually getting alot of compliments when I am out driving.

31 x 10.5 bfg at ko's.

Now its time for billstiens.

bl

camelott112 · Post by **camelott112** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 11:48 am

hey gofast can i see the pics of your truck the link isnt working and i just want to check out a few things are you on stock rims still that is what im looking for is a bl with the stocks on or anybody for that matter
thanks
brian

AZS10Crew · Post by **AZS10Crew** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 12:07 pm

2" BL, stock rims and 30x9.5" tires...

Post by **HenryJ** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 12:16 pm

camelott112 wrote:...what im looking for is a bl with the stocks on or anybody for that matter...

Check out the User gallery there are many members with the 2" BL and stock wheels, myself included.

Here are a few to look for: 2bunik, adrenalnjunky, christian, dwhawke, HenryJ, HuNext, MikeH, etc.

Those are some that I could remember

gofast505 · Post by **gofast505** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 9:17 am

I also re-posted my pictures of my truck, I run my own web server and had some typical MS problems, but i got them all fixed and my body lift picts are back up.

http://dev.505wired.com/goodfun/BodyLift/

ZIGGY K · Post by **ZIGGY K** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 11:25 am

truck looks great ,,,, are you experiencing any rubbing with those 31's on the front ????

gofast505 · Post by **gofast505** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 12:21 pm

I also did the torsion bar wrench and shackles, I did that first a few days before starting the bl, after the bl I tested turning in both directions and got no rubbing what so ever, but now I am experiencing rubbing but it is on full turn and is very slight, I would guess due to sag after wrenching on the torsion bars? My next task is to try to get some of my gas miliage back that I lost with going with the 31's.

2bunik · Post by **2bunik** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 11:38 pm

As for gas mileage.. Mine is so bad I bought a elantra to use less gas. as for the tires rubbing.. Yeah they rub only on hard turns.. like a u turn.. Since my wife drives it.. She really dont care about it rubbing so the frame is now chrome on that spot..

TheBigFitz · Post by **TheBigFitz** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 5:35 am

As for 31's, mine rub also at full lock. It is really not a problem unless you use your 4wd a lot, then your steering jerks when the tires hit. I am going to replace my tires after the first of the year, I am dropping back to 30's at that time.

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My BL experience.

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