Thoughts on Body Lifts with the broncos IFS

[Bird Dog Off Road]

Just something for the group to consider. If you are also install the JKS max tire clearance kit, you may need longer front bolts than stock. Prior to the JKS install, my stock bolts worked fine in the front with the 1/2" body lift, but when we added the JKS kit that replaces the body mount point on the front, the stock bolts would not work.

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[F150rubyred]

You guys got me thinking a 3/4 inch body lift might be the way to go! It seems like projects are never ending on these Broncos.
From what I have learned from this thread is all factory bolts should work?

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

You guys got me thinking a 3/4 inch body lift might be the way to go! It seems like projects are never ending on these Broncos.
From what I have learned from this thread is all factory bolts should work?

On 3/4" some have opted to use slightly longer bolts (see previous posts). They are cheap and I'd personally rather have them and not need them versus not have them and need them.

 

[MWILD]

Perfect! And just confirming you had plenty of thread on your bolts?

Did you install the 3/4” body lift? I noticed you grabbed the longer front bolts, did you use them?

 

[KompressorV12]

Did you install the 3/4” body lift? I noticed you grabbed the longer front bolts, did you use them?

I reached out to the seller on eBay and he sent me a link for a custom order which I placed that was about two weeks ago and I haven’t received the pucks yet. The whole country kind of shut down because of weather though and I’m on vacation so it might just be delayed.

 

[KompressorV12]

Did you install the 3/4” body lift? I noticed you grabbed the longer front bolts, did you use them?

Picks are in my mailbox (I’ve been on vacation). I bought the bolts from fastenal just now so they won’t be here until next week

 

[KompressorV12]

I just realized I have frame mounted DV8 sliders that may look weird with the .75” gap now. Debating how I’ll proceed. Does anyone have frame mounted sliders with pics post body lift? Pic for reference

 

[KompressorV12]

With a 3/4" lift, your rear bolts will be fine. the front two should be:
https://www.fastenal.com/product/details/0122038
https://www.fastenal.com/product/details/38406

I have a 1/2" body lift with ACC and the JCR bumper (w/ACC plate) and it works fine. It was also fine with the stock bumper prior to that.

I got that .75 inch body lift from that guy on eBay and took your suggestion with the fastenal two front bolts. What did you go with on torque specs for all the body mount bolts?

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

I got that .75 inch body lift from that guy on eBay and took your suggestion with the fastenal two front bolts. What did you go with on torque specs for all the body mount bolts?

I used the the same as Bromcbuster said to in his videos. I think it was around 78lbs

 

[Mudlight]

I got that .75 inch body lift from that guy on eBay and took your suggestion with the fastenal two front bolts. What did you go with on torque specs for all the body mount bolts?

Pics when you are done?

 

[ITLRUN]

How about some factory Ford M13 Body Bolts that are 2.25" longer than stock. I need to verify the thread pitch. As soon as I can test the fitment, I'll share the part number. Retail is $20 each.

 

[RockyBalboa]

How about some factory Ford M13 Body Bolts that are 2.25" longer than stock. I need to verify the thread pitch. As soon as I can test the fitment, I'll share the part number. Retail is $20 each.

Any update to this?

 

[ITLRUN]

Any update to this?

I hope to be able to work on the Bronco tomorrow. I should be able to update then.

 

[NJNMDoc]

Following.

 

[Arokcrwlr]

Has anyone with an under hood ARB twin compressor done a body lift? I'm curious what modifications need to made to the compressor mount...

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