Super VXer
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
Super VXer
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.
VXer
why would the body lift cause problems with his cv's?
Super VXer
I never indicated that it would, if you READ my post, I said "combination suspension/body lift".Originally Posted by johnny010
Too much suspension lift (4" IIRC), with no drop bracket(s) = CV problems...
Last edited by Ldub : 06/04/2009 at 12:01 AM
Super VXer
I too wondered about this, i know the guy in Ireland has a body lift on his but sounds like its alot of work !
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VXer
hey LDUB I did READ your post and since you said 'COMBINATION' I thought you meant the two combined caused CV problems. My fault.
Super VXer
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.
Super VXer
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
Last edited by tom4bren : 06/04/2009 at 08:13 AM
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Put a smiley after you say that Bub.
Super VXer
I will be interested.... some day when I am out of the red.
Super VXer
There is another proton here that has a body lift. He used the body lift for the tropper. Not sure of his name but I am sure you can find his imagines in the gallery. He has light bar up top.
Super VXer
Yeh, but what if...
Shouldn't a body lift for a Trooper work?...
You might not use all the pucks/bolts, but the hardware should be same-same...
Super VXer
Don't know why, but I remember Alaska VX did the body lift and his issue was something about access to the rear body mounts. I believe he said he had to cut access holes to them from inside the vehicle.
***EDIT*** I cannot find any evidence on the site to support the above comments, just my fading memory.****
Last edited by VX1032 : 06/04/2009 at 08:42 AM
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Super VXer
"Shouldn't a body lift for a Trooper work?..."
Prolly - Who's gonna volunteer to try it first?
I've been thinking lately of trying a 1" body lift - just enough to get rid of that last little bit of tire rub. I was just going to try to cut something out of 1" stock & use some longer bolts.
Super VXer
Destruction (also from Alaska) had a body lift too IIRC.
Super VXer
So we have 8 body mounts?
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