Suspension vs. Body Lift?

[jonboy04avalanche]

I'm trying trying to get word from those with experience...

I know that a body lift basically pushes the whole chasis down and that a suspension lift basically pushes the axles/tires down. Seeing that both gives you more tire clearance...you get more clearance by the size of the tires. I think the body lift basically is the cheaper way of getting a few inches of extra clearance. I also think that by having the suspension lift push everything valuable up (minus the axles/tires) is probably more practical or safer for off-roading. My question is when you lift the body off the suspension, can you still put on brush guard and other bells and whistles on the front. I wouldn't think they would fit. I'm still going to invest in a 6" suspension lift someday but I was just curious!

Jon

 

[BADAV]

Hey Jonboy
I have both a suspension and a body lift. The problem I have had was with the body lift. The tow hooks dont line up so that would make me think the brush gaurd wouldnt line up with out either a bracket mod or cuttin of plastic. I guess I didnt answer your ? since I dont have a brush guard. But with the Suspention lift you should have no problems with anything hooked to frame since the stay attached.
There is some minor cutting involved with the body lift.
later
Lee

ps. The body lift comes with a bracket to lower your hitch from the bumper since it attaches to both the frame and the bumper.