1" - 3" Body Lift Question

[MvZiC MaN]

My buddy is Doing a (Hockey Puck) Body Lift on His 1998 Dodge ram (MUD TRUCK) and he was wondering if he would need a Steering Extension for a 1" or 2" Lift I Know he would most likely need one for a 3" Lift so he wants to go as High as he can go WITHOUT the Steering Extension

I Doudt he will be able to go a Full 3" without the Extension but idk Thanks In Advance

 

[RompinRam]

3" you have to extend a lot of things. I would say just like a 1. 2 might be pushing it

 

[MvZiC MaN]

What all would need Extended??? i Know steering and the Brake Lines but what else??

 

[TexasRammer]

possibly fuel filler neck, Ive never done a body lift so not sure. But for one inch he shouldnt have to extend anything

 

[RompinRam]

I didn't do brake lines. I did steering, cut fan shroud and insert extension brackets, remount spare tire winch, (given supplies to remount emergent brake - didn't do) fuel filler neck. It's a lot of just I mounting stuff in order to allow the body to move up.

 

[MvZiC MaN]

Alright well i guess its a plus that his truck doesnt have a Spare tire holder on it...

Thanks ROMP ill be sure to get pics of his truck when were done with it

Just to be clear you did a 3" Lift or was it smaller

 

[loki223]

e brake cable needs moved and adjusted, transfer case shifter needs adjustment, auto tranny selector needs adjustments, steering shaft extension, longer bolts, bumper relocating brackets. Thats what i remember needing to do on my 96 Chevy truck when i slapped a BL on there. Also do one side at a time, makes it so you don't need to realign body lines, and cab/bed gap. (passenger side, than driver side) shouldn't need to do anything with the brake lines, they should be fine. on manual tranny you need to get an extension for the shifter, but should work without it. just more of a reach. could be missing a couple things, its worth it to get the actual kit for $300 or so. PM me and i can let you know one of the best places to go for price wise that i was able to find. COuld also be worth it to check out Dave's (ramhunter09) prices. its stupid and dangerous to do a made at home body lift. but thats a personal opinion, lol

 

[MvZiC MaN]

alright well Ive decided to go with a 1" Hockey Puck LIKE lift... I bought a set of 1" Steel Lift Pucks

Instead of the Hockey Pucks....

Im just wondering where i can get the Bolts that are 1" Longer than my Stock ones and home much $$$$ am i looking at for the Bolts???

 

[ramhunter9]

Just save you time and wasted money trying to build a kit and get one that has everything and do it the safe way ..

http://www.ramforum.com/f113/pa-body-lifts-pricing-all-years-20878/

 

[TexasRammer]

You might be able to get them at lowes or something. I know on the 3rd gens, if you do a 1" you can use the cab bolts on the bed because theyre longer. New ones should be less than $20 together

 

[MvZiC MaN]

Just save you time and wasted money trying to build a kit and get one that has everything and do it the safe way ..

http://www.ramforum.com/f113/pa-body-lifts-pricing-all-years-20878/

Well i dont have that kind of money right now and im only losing at the most $40 for everything i bought 14 Steel lift pucks from my dads friend for $25 and all i need is bolts now

You might be able to get them at lowes or something. I know on the 3rd gens, if you do a 1" you can use the cab bolts on the bed because theyre longer. New ones should be less than $20 together

I never even thought about using the Cab bolts on the bed... Good idea i will see if that works 2mrrw thanks.... Im gonna head over to Lowes 2mrrw and see if i can find them.... Updates and Possibly Pics 2mrrw!!!!

 

[Stangshcky12]

My buddy is Doing a (Hockey Puck) Body Lift on His 1998 Dodge ram (MUD TRUCK) and he was wondering if he would need a Steering Extension for a 1" or 2" Lift I Know he would most likely need one for a 3" Lift so he wants to go as High as he can go WITHOUT the Steering Extension

I Doudt he will be able to go a Full 3" without the Extension but idk Thanks In Advance

Well i dont have that kind of money right now and im only losing at the most $40 for everything i bought 14 Steel lift pucks from my dads friend for $25 and all i need is bolts now



I never even thought about using the Cab bolts on the bed... Good idea i will see if that works 2mrrw thanks.... Im gonna head over to Lowes 2mrrw and see if i can find them.... Updates and Possibly Pics 2mrrw!!!!

Wait I thought this was your buddies truck?

 

[RompinRam]

^ yeah I'm confused haha

 

[MvZiC MaN]

it is But im buying the The Parts for him For His Birthday... He is out Of town for a Month and he left his truck with me so i could finish his Transmission Swap so i Gave him my old Tires 35 BFG AT (70% Tread) with Eagle Alloy 17" Rims...

and i did a 6" Suspension Lift for him from a Junker Truck at the Junk yard i payed $100 for that...

I Guess i shoulda Clarified stuff a Little better huh??