1 inch body lift help

[thtniggey]

Hi I was wondering if anybody had any ideas on what all needs to be done for a 1 inch body lift on my 1977 ford ranger 4wd reg cab. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Im using hockey pucks as my spacers im hoping to be able to tackle the lift tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[fatherdoug]

What are you wanting to accomplish with a 1" body lift?

 

[m78]

If my dog can chew up a hockey puck,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[LEB Ben]

Oh man oh man...hockey pucks??? You couldn't find any square stock or something??? You'll probably need longer hardware. Outside of that no experience with bl's...nothing should need any extending for just an inch.

 

[Beach66Bum]

Agreeing with Ben, hockey pucks?! I've seen them used but geez!! go and buy some 3" pipe and use that, will not break down. Going only an 1", you will not have to worry about any linkage or wires or gas tank hose, etc. You will need longer hardware like Ben said. That's a very small lift.

 

[thtniggey]

I knew I was gonna catch hell for this!! Hahah Im using hockey pucks cause i got them pre drilled and 30 of them for free. I just want that extra inch. I also have a 4 inch suspension lift coming monday so i guess im just trying to accomplish being one step higher!

 

[Beach66Bum]

hahaha, yup

that's cool your getting a 4" suspension lift, so ya, the extra 1" will make it a 5" total lift. Be sure to post before and after pictures,

 

[thtniggey]

You got it! I guess I shoulda mentioned the suspension lift at first! But body lift this weekend suspension lift next weekend! Will definetly post some pictures!

 

[5.0Flareside]

body lifting 1" is gonna be almost a waste of time and effort.. and HOCKEY PUCKS...

come on.. just cause theyre free dont mean it's a good decision to use them...

 

[DNFXDLI]

I'm guessing that there aren't a whole lot of hockey players here
Pucks are amazingly strong and resilient...I'm not advocating using them but I will bet they will last for years without breaking down.

 

[thtniggey]

I can see theres mixed feelings. It must e a pennsylvania type thing to do. i know numerous people that have lifeted there vehicles with hockey pucks. Ive actually helped install one on a 4 door chevy mid size truck. I just wasnt sure if there was anything that would be stretched with the lift. Hockey pucks and store bought body lifts are pretty much the same material next time your at a sportings good store check it out!

 

[5.0Flareside]

I know how strong a hockey puck is.. Have a few.. Would I trust them as a body lift.. HELL NO..

 

[aussie_f350]

a lot of people use nolathane around here, kind of a hard plastic stuff. Lasts for years, just recheck your bolts after a month or so

 

[thtniggey]

Yeah I definetly will. I always tend to re tighten/check things after I install something. Just as a precaution

 

[LEB Ben]

I can see theres mixed feelings. It must e a pennsylvania type thing to do. i know numerous people that have lifeted there vehicles with hockey pucks. Ive actually helped install one on a 4 door chevy mid size truck. I just wasnt sure if there was anything that would be stretched with the lift. Hockey pucks and store bought body lifts are pretty much the same material next time your at a sportings good store check it out!

Honestly, with as cheap as BL's are these days, I had no idea people were still using hockey pucks. I kinda always hoped it was one of those mythical things that one guy did 30 years ago, and the internet folklore was still talking about it today.

But to answer your question...pretty the only thing you'll need is new hardware.

 

[thtniggey]

Ok well thank you the helps appreciated! Some more info on me. Im a 17 year old kid with a gas guzzler as a daily drive(I love it) and I just spent alot of money on the suspension lift and got all the hockey pucks pre drilled for free thats the only reason Im going this route.

 

[smokey]

I have seen several puck lifts over the years. They flatten and crack over time. If I was going to keep the truck a few years I would buy real spacers due to all the work involved in doing a body lift.

 

[BuzzGun79]

Just understand you will be changing the driving characteristics of the vehicle with said lift along with vehicle center of gravity..Roll over risk will increase...Just some freindly advice....I love my 9" of lift..but im not 17 anymore either....Be safe out there...

 

[thtniggey]

I always do drive safely. Ive put to much time into my tuck to just destroy it! Haha thanks for all the advice everyone!

 

[m78]

I did a body lift on a cj . I used 2" steel pipe with thick washers welded in the ends.