Was hoping there would be D-max owners out there who could post some pics of trucks with BODYLIFTS. I Know there are alot of people who are interested in them, like I am http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif I also know there are alot of people who don't like bodylifts they need not respond THANKS


Edited by: BlueCrew 04 D/A SB GMC

Right now the only way to get one on the duramax is by doing some fabricating on your truck. But I just got off of the phone with performance accessories and they said they will have one out in about 2 weeks that is made for the duramax. There are some pics of one that isn't a duramax, but would look exactly like it if you got one. Look at http://mct.truckmoxie.com/mygallery.ten?id=6417. Hope this helped. I'm about to get one next week or the week after. A guy in San Antonio is going to make one for me that will fit my duramax. He said he has installed about 40 of his fabricated body lifts on the duramax with no problems, so I trust him.

Take a look how your bed is supported from the factory. Make sure what ever body lift you do either supports your bed adequatly or dont load stuff in your bed. JMO

Please post pics when you get them too guys. I might do this to mine.

A body lift is of little value off road, as your frame, running gear, etc are all still hanging down there. GM HD frames are really low and will drag a lot under moderate to extreme off road use. As many if not most of TDP do not use their trucks off road, a body lift should not cause any problems.

I won't be taking my next truck offroad really, I'll be taking real good care of this one compared to my last two. Truck now had it halfway up the doors in a mud pit( 4" susp. lift too). Cost me some damage money, tranny,radiator,etc. The body lift would mainly be for show and some clearance. Isn't that what they are for pretty much anyway?http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Wink.gif

Kinda surprised there is'nt more responses and pictures, I thought there was more people interested in bodylifts http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Ermm.gif Edited by: BlueCrew 04 D/A SB GMC

Theres gotta be some people OUT THERE with pictures of HD CC trucks with Bodylifts ???

Some folks feel that a pre-fabbed, bolt-on body lift can cause/be problems especially in the case of using the HD as a HD, i.e. loading it down. Perhaps this is why there has been "no" response.


I'm confident that a body lift can engineered to mitigate the above crowd's concerns; however I doubt that it will be cosmetically appealing. The GM product already has that big frame hanging down to the detriment of its cosmetic appeal. The "coating" on the frame, as it does not appear to be paint, is also less than desirable. The body lift will only highlight this blemish for the entire world to gaze upon.


Perhaps a modest 2-inch body lift would do if you run full-length tubular steps that are at least 3-inches in diameter. IMO, they help a non-body-lifed truck a little.


Otherwise body lifts are a good idea. They in fact do allow room for larger tires thus benefiting over-all ground clearance at an economical price.


IMO, they are especially ugly on GM trucks and full-size SUVs.

Hard to see bodylift, but you can see the frame for sure..http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/B7D_bodylift...JPG

Purty truck...


Not that it makes any difference, but that looks like a gasser...unless it's just the photo that makes the rear diff look like light-weight running gear.


You see, I would have to do something about the frame exposure and the looks of it--a larger step bar and fabbed brackets to split the difference better between the bottom of the exposed fram rail and the visible top. A coat of paint on the frame as well...details...details...details...


That truck would stay clean for about ten minutes around here. I've got 38.5's on my Jeep; I know all about the "roller skate" look.


Still, I would not thumb my nose at that truck. Gotta love black.Edited by: T-Rex

Notice the front straight axle?

Notice the front straight axle?


It is not a straight front axle, that is the Full Throttle Kit hanging down that you see....

Click on link in sig for more..01 HD CC/SB 3" PA b/l have had it for 3 years with no problems...10k on the hitch and have had about 1-1.5k in the bed. Very very hard to tell its a b/l....it all depends on how creative you can get to hide it.http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_img_a/374975_54_full.jpg


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8.1,


That flame job turned out AWESOME!!!!!


Nice job!!!!!! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif


Tom http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Pig.gif

Love the flames... they really turned out nice.

Nice but subtle. Awesome!


Dennis

The flames look awesome with that fading ghost look to them

Nice! trucks guys MORE PLEASE


Anybody with a Arrival Blue Crew

I will be doing an Arrival Blue one as soon as Performance Accessories releases the kit for the duramax.


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Here is a picture (not good angle) but all I had at work. It is a 2002 with Duramax and about 12 inches of total lift and a 3" P/A body lift. I installed all of it myself and have had no problems so far. Running 38" radials. If interested in more details, shoot me an email and I will answer as much as I can.


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/A96_MVC-015S.JPG

That's a good size drop hitch, 8"? Nice truck too.

I guess when Performance Accessories finally releases there bodylift for the Duramax, hope to see more pics http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif


I know there's alot of interest in bodylifts with over 658 views on this post http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Thumbs Up.gifEdited by: BlueCrew 04 D/A SB GMC

Yes I can't wait to see a truck that has some modifications done to it either. I think people think bug shields are illegal around where I live because no one has them on the new style chevys or anything. I like to see trucks with nerf bars and trim and stuff done, makes them look real sharp.

I am trying to get some pics from a shop here in town that has done a 2004 Duramax. Bodylift and 14" kit. They used a bodylift for an 03 I think and modified it so that the intercooler lines would be ok and used some modified bumper brackets. Truck looks nice from what I have been told so as soon as I can get some pics I will post them. Not sure how they did it but was told by Performance Accessories that the kit for the 02 and 03 can be modified and will work on the Duramax. I will see what I can do about pics....

I just got off the phone with Performance Accessories and he said they were just finishing the instructions for the kit and said it will be ready in about two weeks, then I said we were told it this a month ago, so I asked him if anyone new more about when it would be ready. He said I'll check with R&D (what ever that means) and said they told him it would be ready in about a week and a half...


Ya wouldn't think it would take them this long http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Angry.gif they have a kit for the Gassers. The Mod's shouldn't be that major that it takes so long for the Duramax

Well with the Diesel you have intercooler lines and other things thave have to worry about. So things like this take time. Also R&D is Research and Development, the techies...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Geek.gif

I just think it's taking too long to make this bodylift for the Duramax. These trucks (crew cab Duramaxes) have been around for a few years and they're just making one for these trucks now, just don't understand it http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif If a lot of guys out there are modifying the gasser bodylifts and making them work well, why can't the pro's build one quick and make it available right away. I used to have more time and patients and probably would have modified a gasser bodylift to work myself, but I have neither now. Hopefully they'll have it ready soon!!! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

Take a hint if these trucks have been out there for this long and they don't have a kit! There are alot of complications that go along with having a body lift like no 5er, can't load the bed down like you normally would (I'm talking alot of weight). Most people that buy HDs intend to use them that way and I guarantee the body lift will become more of a hassle in the long run. I would never run a body on a 1/2 ton truck again let alone a HD.

I don't wants issues with the warranty and like the looks of a higher sitting truck . I had a bodylift in a gasser years ago and hauled a alot of sh*t and never had any problems, If some one hauls alot of weight, I mean alot, could put extra bracing under the box I work my truck and want it to look sharp too http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif

mmmmm those frame rails sure look 'sharp' i guess you could say they would be 'eye catching' if you get my drift. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Thumbs Up.gif

The frame rails are almost invisible if you have nerf bars on them, wouldn't put a bodylift on with out them http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Thumbs Up.gifEdited by: BlueCrew 04 D/A SB GMC

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/1CC_181847526EDckIt_ph.jpg

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/21F_181848070HPemuI_ph.jpg

Screw a body lift. I geuss they work for looks but thats it. I've worked in offroad shops and have been building trucks for years and I wouldnt have one. I made good money installing them..... This truck I posted is one I put a straight axle D-60, 4.56 gears (needs more), 44" Boggers, steering assist ram, transfer case clocked, High Angle front drive shaft, and lots of power goodies. I am building the trans right now with a Suncoast stage 3 that I will finish in the morn.

Now that kicks ass, but it really isn't practical for most guys. Still sweet though..

Looks like a pretty good sfa...but why not clock the front diff. also to reduce u-joint stress and angle??


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If you rotate a housing that was not properly designed to be rotated, you also rotate the spindles and that changes castor and camber adjustments.

If you rotate a housing that was not properly designed to be rotated, you also rotate the spindles and that changes castor and camber adjustments.








Agreed...but spending the money on a SFA to begin with why short change it in that dept. as we all know a Dmax will eat that u-joint for lunch.


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Anybody else out there with a body lift ? There are alot of views of this post but only a small percent responded, and thanks to the ones that have http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Thumbs Up.gif


Hoping more will post some pics and info, it all helps http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Smile.gif

I think it is amazing people will spend all that money to install a SFA and still have to do more to get it to clear 44's.... They had to cut the front bumper on that truck and I bet it still rubs... Might want to consider bigger springs, then it might clear...


On the body lift issue. I talked to Performance Accessories. They say the lift is going to be out sometime before the end of the year. They have run into an issue with intercooler lines and something to do with the radiator hoses and the cowling for the fan. They are trying to work on this as fast as possible and will have an update soon. Just repeating what I was told.

I think it is amazing people will spend all that money to install a SFA and still have to do more to get it to clear 44's.... They had to cut the front bumper on that truck and I bet it still rubs... Might want to consider bigger springs, then it might clear...


On the body lift issue. I talked to Performance Accessories. They say the lift is going to be out sometime before the end of the year. They have run into an issue with intercooler lines and something to do with the radiator hoses and the cowling for the fan. They are trying to work on this as fast as possible and will have an update soon. Just repeating what I was told.





Sorry it bothers you. In Virginia there is a lift law. Next thing if it goes up 2 more inches it wont fit under the condo where it is parked sometimes. We could have stuck 25 inches of lift instead of 18". Next time I'll check with ya. Go ahead and put your body lift on and be happy fitting 33" tires. Im sure it would look great and I certainly wont critisize the $300 you and the $300 you spent for a body lift. Its all in how and what you want. The '03 that pulls this truck on the trailer back and forth from NC to VA doesnt have a trimmed up bumper. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif

Dude, lighten up.... I don't want a bodylift on my truck or any lift for that fact of the matter. I have owned some big trucks in my time and I thought they were cool at the time. It was a phase and I have grown out of it. Am I talking down what you do? No.. I use to be in the business as well, got out when it started dying and people wanted to go back to sensible trucks that got decent fuel economy... I am glad you like what you do and that you have people to bring you money like that, more power to you. I just got out of it and now realize that I wasted about 30K dollars on 3 trucks that I lifted and did all this fancy work to, and I want that money back.... Never happen but nice pipe dream.... I like my truck just how it is... Thanks anyway....

I guess I'll have to wait till later this year for a bodylift, hope they get the issues cleared up for the lift, I'm anxious to get my truck higher then the new Ford f150's. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif


Edited by: BlueCrew 04 D/A SB GMC

Anyone out there know any more about Performance Accessories body lift for the Duramax yet?


Does anyone have any more pictures of HD's C/C or E/C with bodylifts?

Anything ? Anyone?

I don't have a body lift but I got an arrival blue GMC crew/LB with a 12 inch lift clearin 40'2 I can post if you wanthttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif

I don't have a body lift but I got an arrival blue GMC
crew/LB with a 12 inch lift clearin 40'2 I can post if you wanthttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif

I'd like to see them, http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gif

I just bought a 2004 and when I went to the dealer after market shop to ask about lifts he said that my truck came stock with a 2" body lift? The frame shows and looks bad.


Is it true that some of the K2500HD come with the body lift?

I don't think so. It did not come from the factory with a body-lift on it. However since you say the frame shows and looks bad; I assume worse than stock and therefore the truck might have a body-lift on it....<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><?:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O /><O:P></O:P>


Perhaps it's a dealer installed item. Sometimes they install aftermarket parts. I could conceive of a dealer making such an ill-advised choice being that the stock GM product sits so low, with such small tires compared to the competing brands. A body-lift while requiring a bit of work and engineering in that application is cheaper than a suspension lift, which I HAVE seen some dealers install. <O:P></O:P>


Looking in the rear wheel-well will help you determine if you truly have a body-lift on the truck—the gap between the bottom of the bed and the top of the frame will be obvious.<O:P></O:P>


If you do indeed have a body-lift then you could run some full length nerf bars or 3-inch tubular steps to help hide the unsightly frame.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley23.gif

Spartd, I agree with what T-rex said, I've been waiting for Performance Accessories to release there body lift for Duramaxes. I already have nerf bars which will hide most of the frame showing, I have 100k warranty so body lift will work best for me. Could you post some pics of your ride?

OK guys I think figured out what the dealer was saying when he said I had a 2" body lift. He was comparing the 2500HD to the regular 2500. All the HD packages have a 2" body lift to clear the Allison transmission.


You can check the facts at: http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado/specifications/ (http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado/specifications/)


Then click the dimension tab and compare the 1500 with the 1500HD or the 2500HD on height. All HD are 2" taller. Yet the ground clearance from the 1500 to the 2500HD is also almost 2" higher? Thanks guys for all the help.


Thank you "TheBac" for your comment. "It's my understanding that all 2500HD's with Allison's came with 2" body lifts to clear the trans."


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17320&a (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17320&amp;TPN=1) mp;TPN=1
Edited by: Spartd

Okay, go out now and look under your rear wheel well. If your bed
is sitting on your frame, you don't have a 2" body lift. The
truck may sit 2" higher than a 2500, but it isn't because the factory
installed a 2" body lift.



Dennis

I am away from my truck for a couple more weeks. I will take and post pictures when I get back home.


I know the bed of the truck does not sit directly on the frame. There are what appears to be 2" X 1 1/2" steel square tube spacers that run across the bed of the truck. So if the bed is normally sitting directly on the frame then I guess I do have a lift?

Those rails are part of the bed. That is not a lift. A lift would have blocks where the bed bolts to the frame.



Dennis

I can't wait to get that Damnhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif body lift and put it in and show every one how good it can look with wheel to wheel step bars. Body lift combined with green keys and 1 1/2" or 2" rear blocks, 33" bfg's and it'll look SWEEEEET http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley2.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley16.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Rock On.gif

How much longer will we have to wait?

I called Performance Accessories this morning and the person I spoke to said that it would be ready by the first of the new year. I told him I called quite a while back and they said it would be ready in about a week and half. He said they had other things to take care of "like preparing for the SEMA Show" once thats over they are supposed to finish and release it maybe even before the end of this year. I hope he is right this time!

I wish there were more pics posted here there seems to be alot of interest in bodylifts. There is over 2391 views on this post and over 58 replies but not very many pics posted. Maybe this post will become flooded with pics once they release the D-max bodylift http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif





P.S. THANKS to you all who posted pics and those who still will http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley20.gif When I finally can get the lift for my D-max I will post pics ASAPEdited by: BlueCrew 04 D/A SB GMC

I'm waiting patiently also...3" body lift +green keys will make me a happy camper http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gif

With 3” body lift and green keys with some blocks and you can only get 33’s on there? 285/75r16 are like 33” tall and I have those on my truck with nothing done and no trimming why not go taller or are you going wider?
and Im not trying to start more stuff but some of us big kids still have fun in our lifted trucks. I have defiantly wasted some money on a few but that’s just what happens when you play hard with big trucks. I love my new rig it is a money pit but I enjoy wheeling it and Im ready to start another one. Here is the money pit (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cowee_s/my_photos) if your curious (its the white s-10), did all the work myself except setting up the ring and pinion gears.<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Hey, that's a pretty cool S-10 you got there! I'm
impressed. You don't look very old either, even for 22, must have
had a good shop teacher. I used to live in St. Charles, too. . .
small world.



Dennis

Thanks, Dad had a lot to do with it he does all his own work and anytime he was in the garage working I was right there helping so I picked up quite a bit from him. The red jeep cherokee is my little brothers we just like to have fun with it.

I do not think a Body-lift on a D-max is a good idea,


You will end up w/ two more bends on the intercooler lines.


More bends=More restriction=Less power. (this is just my opinion)

Why not look into just getting replacement steering knuckles and spacers?

Don't know what you mean????

Bodylifts on diesels just don't work very well. A rancho 4" suspension lift would do the right job for what you want. Ask for pictures of suspension lifts and see how many you get.

A couple of more bends in the intercooler really wont make any difference as the air in them is under pressure(boost) and bends dont really affect it much. On the factory 2" body lift, it is true, look at a build sheet, all 2500HD and 3500 are 2" taller than a 2500, the body mounts/frame mounts are 2" longer than a non HD truck. They do not have lift blocks or anything like that in them.

There is no such thing as a 2" factory body-lift. The frame-rails on the 2500 and 3500 are 2" taller than the 1500.

There is no such thing as a 2" factory body-lift. The frame-rails on the 2500 and 3500 are 2" taller than the 1500.









Exactly, the frame rails are 2" taller to accomodate those of us with the allison.

That is the way GM words it in the build sheet, either way the point is they are 2" taller than the non HD.

The larger frame is mostly for strength, it has nothing to do w/ the allison tranny.

The larger frame is mostly for strength, it has nothing to do w/ the allison tranny.


Agreed, though if it were not for the larger frame that big old Alli wouldn't have a chance of fitting without some serious floorpan reworking.


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I don't care about the frame showing. Since I have a 4" susp lift now, I'm either going to either crank the torsion bars or leave the Dmax stock when I get it. Suspension lifts put stress on front end parts more I know now.

Lift kits do not put any stress on the suspension, It is the larger tires that cause suspension components to fail. Also, cranking your t-bars out of factory spec. will cause your suspension to wear out faster as well.

So your supposed to keep car tires on your truck after you get a lift? I know cranking the bars is not good for the suspension either and I haven't done it to this truck since it has the lift. The next set of tires I get for my truck will be narrower though. It floats down the road with them 12.5 wide tires. Good offroad though.

Hey Grizzly, have you ever driven a Duramax Diesel before, they are the ULTIMATE TRUCKS


Total Torque Monstershttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley2.gif


Oh yah, I'm still waiting for that Damn bodylift, and when I get it and post some pics you might buy a bodylift too for your LLYhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif


I have never heard of some one sellin there Duramax to go back to a Gasser, as you have heard around here before the "POWER IS ADDICTING"

BlueCrew,



if you look into how lift kits are, they provide an aftermarket knuckle
which is a replacement for the stock. It pushes the location where the
wheel mounts down an inch to a couple, that in conjunction with
relocating the lower A-arm is what gives the lift its 4-6-8 inch from
the stock mount location.



If you go with that, nothing is done to the chassis, and only
difference is that the wheel is mounted slightly lower, giving you
height. The the back is simply done with blocks/spacers.



If you want some height but not a full lift, this might be a smarter
way of doing it. Someone please correct me if I am wrong, I think this
is how it works.

I have driven 3 already(bone stock dealer trucks). I loved it, I am hooked. I wish I could test drive one or ride in one with some power adders on it.

I just know I'm gonna get flamed for this, but the way Gm gets the 2500HD's to sit higher than the 1500 is by putting a higher frame rail on the truck. This does a few things. The frame is more stout and will handle more weight (as it should) and second to clear the allison tranny. Anyone have proof to prove me wrong, bring it on, I'll be more than willing to retract my statement if proven wrong. I only say this becouse I've actually measured the frames from my 200 1500, and then my 2003 2500HD.

Lift kits do not put any stress on the suspension, It is the larger tires that cause suspension components to fail. Also, cranking your t-bars out of factory spec. will cause your suspension to wear out faster as well.
I would differ with that opinion. I have owned 5 lifted trucks. Some on 33's and some on 39's. The tires do make a difference but, when you lift a truck you take away the perfect stock geometry that the suspension was meant to work under and replace that with somewhat "as close to factory" specs as possible (whatever brand) lift kit. So you are changing the way the suspension works thus, making it harder on the suspension to work properly when the lift is installed. Also when the vehicle is raised the center of gravity is moved thus making it harder on the suspension. When you have a 3/4 ton truck lifted with bigger tires on it, you have to take everything into account for possible failures. So it is more than just tires...

Performance accesories finally has the kit ready for the crew cab duramax allison. I ordered one last night. ):h $452.00. Ouch!! The last body lift I bought was like 100 bucks. So far I have green keys in front and an extra leaf in back and H2's. I am planning on installing the body lift and lowering the front an inch to get it sitting a little lower in the front and regain some suspension travel. I don't like the slight rubbing I get now in a hard left hand turn. Will post pics when it is done.

I can't wait to see what it looks like. Gonna look mean. Maybe after I see yours, then I might order one for myself, I might just put it on my Christmas list. Good luck with it!

Are there any pictures of the kit?
I am curious what they did to relocate the intercooler lines.

Performance accesories finally has the kit ready for the crew cab duramax allison. I ordered one last night. ):h $452.00. Ouch!! The last body lift I bought was like 100 bucks. So far I have green keys in front and an extra leaf in back and H2's. I am planning on installing the body lift and lowering the front an inch to get it sitting a little lower in the front and regain some suspension travel. I don't like the slight rubbing I get now in a hard left hand turn. Will post pics when it is done.
SWEET!! :ro)

I just took my H2's off because I was at the fine line of rubbing big time or having a super bouncy ride. Really made the ride unpleasnt. They have been sitting in the garage waiting for said bodylift. Now I know what to ask for Christmass ):h

Just an FYI, the new B/L kits from PA are only for the 03-04's, with nothing in the works for 01-02 vehicles.

Are there any pictures of the kit?
I am curious what they did to relocate the intercooler lines.When the kit comes in I will take a picture and post it.

Just an FYI, the new B/L kits from PA are only for the 03-04's, with nothing in the works for 01-02 vehicles.
The only difference between an '03 -'04 and a '01-'02 is just sheetmetal, all they did was change the front clip.
The kit should work w/ no problems.

per PA the kit will not fit 01-02...the main difference is the bumper relocation brackets as far as I can see. They also said they had nothing for a 8.1....funny, I've had one on my truck for 3 years.

8.1

http://www.performanceaccessories.com/newrelease.htm

2" and 3".

I have a full replacement ranch hand grill gaurd and bumper. If I get a body lift, does anyone have any ideas on how to get them lifted up to match the trucks new height? Will I just have to make some brackets or weld it up there. I don't think that they make any that I can just buy. Any ideas?:confused:

You can send it to me and go buy a new bumper from them. I know they have an option for making the bumper mounts taller for a body lift, since you are in texas you might go see if they would do that for you. I would probably just cut and weld it to make it fit...

So WEAVERISM, have you got the lift on yet? I'm ready to see the pics. Don't make me wait any longer. I'm ready to raise mine up.

Ya, what Cody said (like to see the pics):)

Just picked up the lift last night. It's a big box. The instructions are 33 pages long! This doesn't look like an afternoon job. The last body lift I put on took two of us 30 min. From the looks of this one it is an all weekend job. You really have to tear the truck apart compared to other kits I've used. I'm probably going to wait till christmas to put it on as I am working 7 days a week right now and I can't spare my truck. Too far to walk to work! I am sure it is going to look great and if I was you I wouldn't wait to order one until you see mine first. It comes with everything you need including the bumper raising brackets for the front and rear. I will lay out the parts tomorrow and take a picture and see if I am smart enough to post it.

Where did you get your lift and how much,if you don't mind me asking? Thinking of doing the body lift along with my baja style fenders and bedsides to run 39.5 Iroks. Let us know how much of a pain it is.:)

Center of gravity is bad enough on a stock truck or SUV. Putting them up in the air is simply increasing your opportunities to roll over if the poop hits the fan. Sort of like heading out to sea on a ship loaded too heavy topside. The bed is too high for loading and you can't get the thing in a parking garage when you go to the city. Get into an accident with the bumper at windshield height of most vehicles on the road and, for sure, some attorney and the client will be eating your lunch and it won't be the special of the day.

Hoak's four wheel drive center in Wrightsville, PA (717)252-3602. It was supposed to come in one week but took two. It cost $452.00 plus tax. I think you can get one anywhere now since Performance accessories has listed the product number. I don't think it will be that much of a pain but it will take more time to install than I have free right now. I think two guys could do it in one day but it is not as simple as jacking up the body and sticking in some spacers.Where did you get your lift and how much,if you don't mind me asking? Thinking of doing the body lift along with my baja style fenders and bedsides to run 39.5 Iroks. Let us know how much of a pain it is.:)

Hoak's four wheel drive center in Wrightsville, PA (717)252-3602. It was supposed to come in one week but took two. It cost $452.00 plus tax. I think you can get one anywhere now since Performance accessories has listed the product number. I don't think it will be that much of a pain but it will take more time to install than I have free right now. I think two guys could do it in one day but it is not as simple as jacking up the body and sticking in some spacers.
I was just curious,I'm a dealer for National Tire & Wheel in Wheeling WV,they were supposed to have them in last week but they never showed. I've done a body lift or two in my day;) so I know they're not that simple.On a gas GM truck or SUV it ususally takes me the better part of a day. I was kind of expecting twice that for the Duramax.If you think you might have some problems PM me for my phone #.

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Pic's anyone?

Finally got it on. What a pain in the a$$. I've put on a bunch of body lifts and they were all a piece of cake. This kit was time consuming. Performance accessories forgot to take into consideration the change over to the LLY in 2004. The kit is for the LB7. I had to fabricate a new steering shaft to clear the impossible to move glow plug wiring harness. Their shaft extension is in the dumpster next to their 33 page instructions pamphlet. The intercooler plumbing is different on the LLY and took some modifying. They went way overboard on their fan shroud modifications. The way they had you relocate the E-brake cable pushed the inner fender well out into the right front tires range of travel and had to be re-engineered. The bed spacers were too weak so I raised the bed up by running 3" box tubing the length of the frame rails.Everything was way more complicated than it should have been. I wish I would have just made a kit myself. If you don't have a good mechanical background have a garage put it on for you. Although as many hours as I had in this project it would have cost a fortune. I am convinced I could have installed a suspension lift in less time. The truck sits really nice this way and I should still have my warranty but I wouldn't do it over again with the P.A. kit. No pics yet. As soon as the rain stops I will take some pics and post them.

I wonder if I should fab up my own body lift or buy one for a gasser and modify that to fit, and there not as expensive as what you paid :eek: . Sounds like a lot of Censored head aches for a lift that took so much time to make it to the store shelves and costs so Censored much

I'm really curious to see your pics though, I still want a body lift but I don't think I'm gettin one from PA.:rolleyes:

If you are going to insall it yourself I would definetly make your own. Get a piece of 2.5" diameter high impact polymer dowel and cut it to 3" lenghths and drill them out on a drill press or a lathe. Use 3" box steel or channel iron for the bed. You can get bolts anywhere. Just pull the old ones out and measure them and add 3". Piece of cake and better quality. It might take a little extra work but till you try to translate their lousy instructions and re design all of their mistakes you will be just as well off. The only thing handy in that kit was the bumper relocation brackets although they are kind of flimsy. That doesnt really matter though because the stock bumpers are tinfoil. The bumpers will fold before the brackets do. I'm sure I sound very negative about the whole thing right now but it was a real http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/images/smilies/censored.gif to install. I would absolutely not get another kit from P.A. No way in http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/images/smilies/censored.gif . I'm not sure how to post a picture on here so I will e-mail you some as soon as I can and maybe you can help me out.

I don't know how to load pics on here yet myself but some one else might be able to help with this hopefully.

Hope to see pics of Weaverisms D-max soon ;)

pics would be nice.
i am considering a 2" body lift so i can clear 35" tires. but i do not want to go threw hell for it. i would just wait a year and do a lift before i broke my back for a 2" body lift.

how hard would it be to make your own?
is it just like adding blocks under your cab to body mounts and same with the bed?
how come you have to relocate all these lines and fans and stuff?
you kinda rained on my parade their but i would rather find out now and save 300 bucks than find out later.