Body Lifts:

How do Body Lifts work? Body Lifts add "lift" to your Jeep between the frame and the body by adding spacers between the body mounts on the frame and the body itself. Since body lifts leave the suspension alone, they have a few different benefits and compromises compared to other syles.

Why are Body Lifts special? By adding space in between the body and the frame, not only do you raise the fenders to get more tire space, you create extra space that other lifts don't offer for components like larger transfer cases or motor-mount lifts. Because they leave the suspension alone, you also don't need to consider driveline angles, steering geometry, or the larger shocks needed by most other lifts. On TJs, a 1" body lift is commonly used to allow for "Tummy Tucks" or Transfer Case Tucks which lets you lift or replace the stock skid plate and gain extra belly clearance. Since suspension lifts don't create clearance between the frame and body, you need a body lift for modifications like this.

What issues do they have? Some cheaper or low-quality kits can act as a weakspot in an accident, causing the body to shift on the frame. However, Most good-quality body lift kits that are properly installed are completely safe. We aren't implying that all body lifts are safe or unsafe, merely that you should be aware of potential hazards associated with ANY lift.

How high can they go? Body lifts aren't usually recommended beyond 1-1.25", so they are rarely used as a vehicle's primary lift, and are often used in conjunction with Suspension Lifts which provide most of the lift height. This allows you to safely get taller lifts and still gain space between the body and frame