Body Lift?

[alterastro]

Ok, first of probably many silly questions...

No one seems to talk much about a body lift for the VX. I did search but couldn't find anything useful out of the thousands of results . So, is it recommended or not worth it? If so, how much and does anyone sell a kit?

Thanks

Nick

[Ldub]

Here are a couple of links to get you started...

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ight=body+lift

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ight=body+lift

Also search all posts by member "nervegas"...I believe he had a combination suspension/body lift, but had CV problems.

One of your best resources for knowlege & parts is:

www.Independent4X.com

The search function takes some time to get used to, but is a great asset.

[johnny010]

why would the body lift cause problems with his cv's?

[Ldub]

why would the body lift cause problems with his cv's?

I never indicated that it would, if you READ my post, I said "combination suspension/body lift".
Too much suspension lift (4" IIRC), with no drop bracket(s) = CV problems...

[crotchrocket]

I too wondered about this, i know the guy in Ireland has a body lift on his but sounds like its alot of work !

[johnny010]

hey LDUB I did READ your post and since you said 'COMBINATION' I thought you meant the two combined caused CV problems. My fault.

[CrnCnn]

why would the body lift cause problems with his cv's?

I think he just meant Nervegas had problems not just someone with that combo or body lift.

Nervegas may have problems because of his big tires too.

[tom4bren]

Naw, it's not the combo. Nerve Gas had CV problems because of the 4.5" suspension lift.

Body lifts are typically easier to do than suspension lifts (as long as it's not too severe). If you go with more than about 3" then you'll start running into problems with shift linkages, brake lines, wire bundles, ...

The main problem is that no suppliers have ever made a body lift kit for the VX. The one used to lift Nerve Gas's was put together by Independent 4X on the spot since he lives right there. I'm just up the road, so if anyone is interested in getting them to fab a kit for you, I'll offer my Proton to them as the template.

Tom

[CrnCnn]

I'm just up the road, so if anyone is interested in getting them to fab a kit for you, I'll offer my Proton to them as the template.

Tom

I will be interested.... some day when I am out of the red.

[Ldub]

Naw, it's not the combo. Nerve Gas had CV problems because of the 4.5" suspension lift.

Body lifts are typically easier to do than suspension lifts (as long as it's not too severe). If you go with more than about 3" then you'll start running into problems with shift linkages, brake lines, wire bundles, ...

The main problem is that no suppliers have ever made a body lift kit for the VX. The one used to lift Nerve Gas's was put together by Independent 4X on the spot since he lives right there. I'm just up the road, so if anyone is interested in getting them to fab a kit for you, I'll offer my Proton to them as the template.

Tom

Shouldn't a body lift for a Trooper work?...

You might not use all the pucks/bolts, but the hardware should be same-same...