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01-04-2010, 11:31 PM
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Body lift still able to tow?
Ay guys got a quick question. If i were to get a body lift i can still use my tow hitch rite? Like the aftermarket heavier duty one below the bumper, not the one built into the bumper.
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01-05-2010, 12:59 AM
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Yea
Remeber a body lift is just that. It lifts the body off the frame. Since a hitch is mounted to the frame, it will have no effect on oyur towing So feel free to tow what ever you want
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01-05-2010, 01:35 PM
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yes your tow hitch is perfectly fine. your bumper with the new brackets is just for looks it cant not tow or doesnt hold up to well in an impact either
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01-05-2010, 01:48 PM
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doesnt hold up to well in an impact either
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do not, i'll repeat... DO NOT back into anything after body lift... it sucks beyond belief.
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01-05-2010, 02:22 PM
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if u modify the stock hitch after a bodylift weld that thing dont just bolt it together
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01-05-2010, 04:48 PM
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Wat do u mean wield vs bolt? Idk how it is on there now. Im not gonna have ta monkey around w/ my hitch when im putting the body lift in am i? Can i jus leave it alone and put the body lift on?
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01-05-2010, 05:13 PM
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If you have a factory hitch and you body lift it will then hang lower due to the lift.
So you cut the mounts off then lower them down you need to bolt it back together but you must weld it also for it to be strong enough
Before modding the hitch after lift
After cutting bolting and welding
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01-05-2010, 05:26 PM
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Holy wow that is really low... Ok those pics completley cleared that up.. it'll still work tho rite w/o raising the hitch up? i don't have a wielder.. =/ thanks
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T-bar crank, 33x12.5 Firestone Destination A/T on 15x8 Soft 8's.
3" BL, 6400 Shackels
Red LED's:Under dash and behind Grill, 6" fogs behind grill, painted headlights and flairs
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01-05-2010, 05:28 PM
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Ya it will function the same way just look like crap hanging down so low
You could probably get a muffler shop to weld it up for cheap. Just have to weld the seams up just 4 beads total.
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01-05-2010, 05:44 PM
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ohh really?? how much is cheap? i'll prolly have to do that then
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[SIZE="1"]2003 FX4 Ext cab 4x4.
4.0L V6, 4.10 axel 8.8 l/s, CAI, 2.25" Exhaust w/ turbo muffler.
T-bar crank, 33x12.5 Firestone Destination A/T on 15x8 Soft 8's.
3" BL, 6400 Shackels
Red LED's:Under dash and behind Grill, 6" fogs behind grill, painted headlights and flairs
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01-05-2010, 05:50 PM
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I would call I would say possibly find a place that would do it for free. but if they charge no more than 30 dollars.
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01-05-2010, 05:58 PM
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ohh thats no prob then.. easy. haha Thanks!
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[SIZE="1"]2003 FX4 Ext cab 4x4.
4.0L V6, 4.10 axel 8.8 l/s, CAI, 2.25" Exhaust w/ turbo muffler.
T-bar crank, 33x12.5 Firestone Destination A/T on 15x8 Soft 8's.
3" BL, 6400 Shackels
Red LED's:Under dash and behind Grill, 6" fogs behind grill, painted headlights and flairs
Truxxedo Lo-pro Tonneu Cover and Chrome bed rails
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01-05-2010, 06:00 PM
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Just be sure to cut it right so you can then bolt it back together and then weld it.
I got pictures of mine when I cut it I can post up later
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01-05-2010, 06:32 PM
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Haha i would jus let them do it.. lol who ever does it haha. but ya pics would deff give me a good idea. i learn that way
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[SIZE="1"]2003 FX4 Ext cab 4x4.
4.0L V6, 4.10 axel 8.8 l/s, CAI, 2.25" Exhaust w/ turbo muffler.
T-bar crank, 33x12.5 Firestone Destination A/T on 15x8 Soft 8's.
3" BL, 6400 Shackels
Red LED's:Under dash and behind Grill, 6" fogs behind grill, painted headlights and flairs
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01-05-2010, 06:44 PM
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I highly doubt a place that welds it would also cut it.
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