POST PICTURES OF YOUR BODY LIFTS (2014+)

Sbaer2012 · October 25, 2016

It's actually pretty straight forward and easy to do. I've installed quite a few body lifts and suspension lifts over the years, Suspension is a little harder, not the actual work but taking a sawzall or torch and cutting things off a brand new truck is the tough part, lol.

looks damn good with just the level and 1.5 zone Bl...looks even better with your current set up.

I have 265-70-17 on truck now and going to rock it like this until spring and then get some 285s for summer time.

I talked to zone help line this morning apparently you do NOT need any type of steering extensions and only minor fabrication by the front horns where tow hooks get flipped...seems pretty straight forward. I hope LOL

abominable z71 · October 25, 2016

looks damn good with just the level and 1.5 zone Bl...looks even better with your current set up.

I have 265-70-17 on truck now and going to rock it like this until spring and then get some 285s for summer time.

I talked to zone help line this morning apparently you do NOT need any type of steering extensions and only minor fabrication by the front horns where tow hooks get flipped...seems pretty straight forward. I hope LOL

Thanks, it is pretty simple Zone's instructions are pretty good as well. The frame horn and inner bumper cuts are simple and easy to get to you also have to drill holes to flip the tow hooks. The only cut that is a PITA because of its location; is where the E-break comes down the firewall and passes through the frame you have to do some notching. Die grinder with a small cut off wheel or dremel comes in handy right there. The last part that is a pain is swapping the rear bumper brackets, you have to disassemble the bumper and remove its plastic trim pieces to gain access to the bolts that attach the brackets to the bumper itself. Lots of screws and a ton of plastic clips. One last note if you don't have a set of torque bits for use with a ratchet I would pick up a set before getting started. Good luck.

abominable z71 · October 25, 2016

looks damn good with just the level and 1.5 zone Bl...looks even better with your current set up.

I have 265-70-17 on truck now and going to rock it like this until spring and then get some 285s for summer time.

I talked to zone help line this morning apparently you do NOT need any type of steering extensions and only minor fabrication by the front horns where tow hooks get flipped...seems pretty straight forward. I hope LOL

If you're sticking with a 17 inch wheel I'd go with a 305 65 17, I plan on going to a 305 65 18 BFG KO 2 or 33 12.50 ridge grappler for my next set of tires.

Sbaer2012 · October 25, 2016

If you're sticking with a 17 inch wheel I'd go with a 305 65 17, I plan on going to a 305 65 18 BFG KO 2 or 33 12.50 ridge grappler for my next set of tires.

Yeah I have time to research what I wanna go with. Running my stock 265s for the fall and winter. Spring I'll get a set of Nittos for summer months.

Question have you noticed any issues with coolant temperature or radiator issue? I know the radiator does not have to be relocated but wasn't sure if 1.5 inches blocking radiator would cause issues?

abominable z71 · October 26, 2016

Yeah I have time to research what I wanna go with. Running my stock 265s for the fall and winter. Spring I'll get a set of Nittos for summer months.

Question have you noticed any issues with coolant temperature or radiator issue? I know the radiator does not have to be relocated but wasn't sure if 1.5 inches blocking radiator would cause issues?

No cooling issues. Once upon a time when these trucks still ran a belt drive clutch fan attached to the motor it would require you to split the shroud and trim it in order to clear the fan to lift the front clip and that would create some cooling issues. On these new trucks its not the case the fans are electric and the fans just move up with the front clip no mods required.

Sbaer2012 · October 26, 2016

No cooling issues. Once upon a time when these trucks still ran a belt drive clutch fan attached to the motor it would require you to split the shroud and trim it in order to clear the fan to lift the front clip and that would create some cooling issues. On these new trucks its not the case the fans are electric and the fans just move up with the front clip no mods required.

sweet. thanks for all your information. According to UPS I should be getting the get tomorrow...probably wont be able to put it in until next weekend though.

Will have to post a picture once its complete...probably will look off with 265-70-17s on with a 2 inch level and BL. But eh its winter mode lol.

thanks again

abominable z71 · October 26, 2016

sweet. thanks for all your information. According to UPS I should be getting the get tomorrow...probably wont be able to put it in until next weekend though.

Will have to post a picture once its complete...probably will look off with 265-70-17s on with a 2 inch level and BL. But eh its winter mode lol.

thanks again

Yeah it's going to look like your truck skipped leg day. The 285 65 18s on mine even look a little small but the -12 offset on the wheels pushing them outside of the fender wells helps. Shoot my a private message on here if you run into any snags or have a question during install. i have my account set-up to only notify me of private messages on the forum.

cid.yamaha · November 19, 2016

Where do u guys lift the cab up to install , the front driver spacer . ? I can't find a place to lift it high enough

cid.yamaha · November 20, 2016

Finally finished , here is a pic . 2.5 Rc Level w/ 1.5 Zone BL . Now I need to figure out how to fix the rubbing while reversing at full turn .

tsdrumm · November 21, 2016

Finally finished , here is a pic . 2.5 Rc Level w/ 1.5 Zone BL . Now I need to figure out how to fix the rubbing while reversing at full turn .

Nice, what's your tire and wheel set up?

cid.yamaha · November 21, 2016

Nice, what's your tire and wheel set up?

Thanks . 22x12 w/ 33's

Sbaer2012 · November 21, 2016

Finally finished , here is a pic . 2.5 Rc Level w/ 1.5 Zone BL . Now I need to figure out how to fix the rubbing while reversing at full turn .

LOOKS GOOD. Ive had my 1.5 zone lift for almost a month. Putting it on next week after the holiday... I have a 2 inch level only but would you say the 1.5 BL was a noticeable difference in appearance in terms of making truck look taller?

cid.yamaha · November 21, 2016

LOOKS GOOD. Ive had my 1.5 zone lift for almost a month. Putting it on next week after the holiday... I have a 2 inch level only but would you say the 1.5 BL was a noticeable difference in appearance in terms of making truck look taller?

It's noticeable ,not huge but when u climb back on ur truck u will realize it's a bit higher . It definitely gives it a better look IMO .I lagged it to put mine on too in was avoiding the labor . But word of advice do not have the E brake engaged I did and didn't notice , it literally hours later to figure out why I cudnt lift the cab high enough on the driver side . Lol

Here's a front pic

Sbaer2012 · November 21, 2016

It's noticeable ,not huge but when u climb back on ur truck u will realize it's a bit higher . It definitely gives it a better look IMO .I lagged it to put mine on too in was avoiding the labor . But word of advice do not have the E brake engaged I did and didn't notice , it literally hours later to figure out why I cudnt lift the cab high enough on the driver side . Lol

Here's a front pic

LOL thanks for the heads up haha. Love the stance. Cant wait to upgrade to some bigger summer tires once I put this body lift on.

you have any shots of the rear?

cid.yamaha · November 21, 2016

LOL thanks for the heads up haha. Love the stance. Cant wait to upgrade to some bigger summer tires once I put this body lift on.

you have any shots of the rear?

Not now but tomorrow I can try to take some , iam Off to work now but I'll try to get some for u .