Body Lift & Custom Rear Bumper

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Body Lift & Custom Rear Bumper

Postby Touchdown » Mon May 11, 2015 6:59 am

OK the body lift is on and I think it looks pretty good!
Keeps the body 3" farther off the ground for better clearance.
Can't really notice the frame showing underneath, very muck like a JK.

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Rear bumper isn't completed yet, hopefully by the end of this week.


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Postby Touchdown » Thu May 14, 2015 11:20 am

I know a lot of readers who view this don't do much off-roading with their trucks, but for those that see some dirt, here are some additional thoughts...

I noticed the SkidRow skid plates line up perfectly with the front end now.
A rock's eye view:
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It improves the approach and departure angles as well.

Driving-wise, there is no difference since the 3" body lift only brings the center of gravity up an 1 1/2".

I have to admit, being up higher is nice too!
Definitely recommend!

Now looking into 35's as the 33's look small now! :)

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Postby NmexMAX » Fri May 15, 2015 8:40 am

Do you have any install info/specs on your LED light bar?

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Postby Touchdown » Fri May 15, 2015 3:16 pm

Super Easy!
I dremelled out the front plastic and my 20" LED light bar fit perfectly in there.
I used a 1 1/2" piece of aluminum to attach it to the front plastic piece.
It actually holds pretty tight and I added 2 pieces of rubber on the top to keep it from vibrating, but not really needed.

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It's been there for almost a year and hasn't moved! 8)

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Postby Touchdown » Fri May 22, 2015 9:01 am

Just posting some updates to this build.

Got a 35" Duratrac on the spare rim.
That is a big tire!
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Also did some clean up around the rear bumper.
Trimmed the plastic wheel wells and got rid of a few brackets.

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I'll hopefully have some photos of the NEW rear bumper by next week!
Crossing fingers!!
And maybe a few other "never-before-seen" mods! 8)

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Postby NmexMAX » Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:40 am

Yeah I'm surprised they allowed you to mount that tire on that wheel.


325 65 18 I'm assuming.

Yeah, that tire is fairly wide. Slightly wider than a typical 12.5, but albeit a smidgen shorter too.

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Postby Touchdown » Wed Jun 03, 2015 4:54 pm

Yeah I'm surprised they allowed you to mount that tire on that wheel.
Me too :shock:
I was expecting to have to buy different rims. So I get to save a little money and reuse them for now. Someday I'll get some cool ones! 8)

I did pickup my "other" package today:
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It's an aluminium Poison Spider louvered hood to cover up the dents on my hood caused by falling ice a few years back. I got the aluminum so it'll bend a little easier toward the front of the hood.
All I have to do is paint it, cut some holes in the hood and screw it on.
I'm hoping it turns out ok!

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Postby Touchdown » Tue Aug 25, 2015 2:39 pm

So I finally got the rear bumper made and installed by Smith Offroad (http://www.smithoffroad.com/) who did a fantastic job start to finish!
Here are a few pics...
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It fits pretty close to the body.
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Moved the license plate down so it wouldn't be covered by the rear tire.
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Here's a more recent pic with the 35" tires on.
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Postby bmramon » Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:13 am

Lookin' sick!

Other than body lift, any other lift?

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Postby Touchdown » Fri Sep 04, 2015 11:18 am

Lookin' sick!
Thanks!
Not done yet
Other than body lift, any other lift?
Yes a 2" suspension lift.
(see my sig for the assortment of mismatched products :wink: )

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Postby Sergio169 » Thu Nov 26, 2015 2:14 am

If you don't mind me asking how much was the rear bumper? I'm shopping around looking for different options.

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Postby Kestral » Thu Nov 26, 2015 7:54 am

WoW great looking Pathy!

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Postby Kestral » Thu Nov 26, 2015 8:04 am

Looking at this R51 more that's exactly how I would want mine set up. Unfortunately my pathy's ride hight has to stay stock for work. I have a collapsible cart that I transport stuff with that is the perfect for stock hight.

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Postby Touchdown » Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:28 am

WoW great looking Pathy!
Thank you sir
Looking at this R51 more that's exactly how I would want mine set up. Unfortunately my pathy's ride hight has to stay stock for work. I have a collapsible cart that I transport stuff with that is the perfect for stock hight.
Where there's a will, there's a way! :twisted:

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Postby sigtauguy07 » Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:52 pm

Where did you get the body lift? What brand? I don't see the make or anything I n your signature.


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