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Making a body lift for a car?

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Bart.Man
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Have any of you ever made a body lift for a car? It seems like it would be a very doable thing, as all the kits I'm finding for $200+ are just pieces of steel with holes drilled in the proper spots. Are there readily available objects of hardware that I could use to substitute these overpriced things? Thanks for any input.
Jul 11 2013 11:12PM
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CousinEddie
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I used chunks of 2x4 and it gave me just enough room to put the 33s I wanted on my Neon.
Jul 11 2013 11:17PM
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SamtheEagle
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really? a body lift? thats just sad
Jul 11 2013 11:19PM
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daannnnieel
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A body lift can simply be done by shoving a couple 2x4's in there and calling it a day.
Jul 12 2013 2:04AM
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Hood
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Jul 12 2013 2:11AM
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Ski_the_east01
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god damnit...
Jul 12 2013 8:36AM
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Charlie_Kelly
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Most companies actually just sell 2x4's disguised as metal. Your best bet is to just get some 2x4's perferravly used (more flex) and nail them in there
Jul 12 2013 9:11AM
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Ski_the_east01
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Anyone suggesting a 2x4 is fucking retarded. OP what vehicle is this being used for?

Never use wood/hockey pucks/any other god damn dumb idea suggested by other idiots in this thread

don't be a cheap prick and spend the few bucks on a real body lift kit..what the hell are you spending $300 on a BL for?
Jul 12 2013 9:22AM
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mowglii
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hockey pucks
Jul 12 2013 9:39AM
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.Rybak.
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You're penis automatically becomes 2 inches or shorter if you get one.
Jul 12 2013 9:44AM
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Charlie_Kelly
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Dont listen to him, hes wrong. You know those cardboard centers for paper towels? Just put a could in there and you'll be good to go
Jul 12 2013 10:03AM
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Ski_the_east01
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I actually think your argument for the already used 2x4 is the best option...I never considered the extra flex it would give
Jul 12 2013 10:06AM
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Bart.Man
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Haha Hell yeah, 2x4s it is! Done deal.

No but I just want to give my Forester ( I know, commence laughing) a little more clearance as the ass hat who had it before me lowered it for some ungodly reason
Jul 12 2013 1:55PM
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Ski_the_east01
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jesus christ. stop before you kill yourself or worse someone else

you have a unibody you dumb fuck not body on frame

the previous owner either bought new springs or cut the OEM springs. if you want it back up to stock height get replacement OEM or aftermarket struts and springs. Or look into a strut lift but have fun with all the new drivetrain/steering angles...


Jul 12 2013 2:11PM
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buttrapinpirate
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This thread scares me... what do you people drive

Jul 12 2013 2:34PM
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SamtheEagle
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maybe don't buy a used forester with stupid mods
Jul 12 2013 2:47PM
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MacMahoooon
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4bi9 would give even more clearance
Jul 12 2013 2:51PM
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Bart.Man
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Haha dude I was kidding about the 2x4s. I'm not an absolute retard, at least I don't think I am....
But then again, if I am, would I know.....?


Jul 12 2013 3:05PM
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Ski_the_east01
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you might be..you posted a thread asking about a body lift for a unibody vehicle..
Jul 12 2013 3:46PM
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