Body Lift Question!

[on_that_rayray]

Im planning on getting a 2in body lift, but I don't want the gap between the bumpers. I know they're relocation brackets so the rear bumper won't be a problem relocating but I have a ARB Bumper+Winch for the front. My question is how could I lift the front bumper so there won't be the gap in the front.

 

[obi_krash]

I swear this came up recently, but on the 1st gen side.

It could be worth it to reach out to ARB and see if they have the relocation brackets for the front as well. I know some companies make them on bumper, but a couple make them seperate. I know thats how my bumper and TC's bumper is (he has a shrock one, I have . . . nevermind).

 

[drbandkgb]

Arb has zero options for this.. You may head to a local fab shop and see it they can make some new brackets.

 

[TJTJ]

Yeah, historically, ARB is the only bumper that is BL UNfriendly. The legs that go back to the frame horn are the typical problem, as they have to be cut off, and, then, as that destroys what little strength the bumper had, you need to fab a new way to brace it. Of the mass market bumpers, ARB is the weakest to start with, so, you really need to make sure what's done is not just a cosmetic raising.

 

[on_that_rayray]

Gotcha! Thanks for the advice I think i'm just going to skip the BL.

 

[nottmbantam]

What was the reason for thinking about a B/L?

 

[on_that_rayray]

What was the reason for thinking about a B/L?

Just looks

 

[TJTJ]

Just looks

Ironically.


Fitting larger tires is the main reason to get a BL, so if staying with wee tires, there's no real benefit.

Of course, larger meats look better than weenie meats...so, its a trade off.

 

[01XterraPhilly]

If this helps at all i think 4x4parts has bumper relocation kits, but my the sounds of it fabrication is the way to go