PA 2003-2004 Dodge Ram Diesel 3" Body Lift Kit

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Here is the description, is anyone running this kit?



That's right, for the first time ever Performance Accessories has released a 3'' body lift for a DIESEL equipped truck! Yes, a DIESEL. For years Diesel owners have been wanting an inexpensive lift for their vehicles and now it's available. This 3'' Performance Accessories body lift kit fits the new body style 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 & 3500 4wd Cummins equipped diesel pickup trucks only! It will not fit 2wd models and it will not fit 2500/3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines, this is a DIESEL ONLY KIT for the NEW BODY STYLE TRUCKS! This 3'' kit does work on all cab and bed configurations though. With the addition of a specially designed steering extension, this kit can also be used on the 2004 model year 2500/3500 Dodge Ram diesel.



With more than 20 years experience in the off-road industry, Performance Accessories continues to set the standard for truck and SUV body lifts. Performance Accessories prototypes every kit themselves to develop a product you know will fit your truck. Performance Accessories is dedicated to quality control, so nothing but the finest materials go into their kits: high grade reinforced nylon lift blocks, grade 5 zinc plated hardware, gold zinc plated brackets, and custom machined splined steering shaft extensions (when necessary)- these components along with new easy-to-follow installation instructions make up the most complete kits on market. Performance Accessories zinc plating line means the brackets they fabricate will not rust. Their state of the art CNC equipment ensures every machined part is correct and they mold their own lift blocks for absolute quality.

 

[FDavid]

Body lifts IMO have nothing going for them. I used to have one on my old gasser and it was a mistake.



When you raise the body off the frame there are some consequances you have to deal with. The gas filler neck and cap are pulled down and in most cases resulting in an improper seal of the cap. Also the shifter on your transfer case and your gear shifter (6speed) are pulled down and become sunken in. You also in most cases get a nice gap between the rear bumper and tailgate. Body Lifts also do nothing for ground clearance.

Dave

 

[LightmanE300]

I agree with FDavid - body lifts are a joke.

 

[Po' Riggity]

If you're looking for enough lift for 35's, which is all the 3" body would allow, why not just use a 2" spacer?

Scott

 

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If you are unaware of the Dodge ram front end then let me explain. Any spacers or coil lift you add on your front end changes the angle of the front axle. Unless you add longer lower control arms to reclaim the Camber you just lost you will experience the DEATH WOBBLE. Now for those that have experienced this strange happening I thought this is a mild alternative (body lift) would keep everything into prospective. Besides the gaps in the fender wells, which you can buy the "gap kit" I think it's a good idea.

 

[FDavid]

death wobbles mostly occour when you use spacers or taller coils and you DON'T put a longer shock with them.



I have the Trex leveling kit with taller coils, and taller bilstein shocks as well as a dual steering stabilizer and have never had the death wobble. You dont need larger cotrol arms for a measly 2 inches.

 

[Po' Riggity]

Agreed. If you do the leveling kit right, you won't have Death wobble.

Scott

 

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Any spacers or longer coils will change the geometry of the front end. Doesn't matter if it's a half inch spacer. You are increasing the angles on the front end and shifting your axle to the driver side. If you haven't experienced the DW then you wouldn't understand. I have had body lifts in the past and six inch skyjacker lifts and am aware of the down sides of each. I bought my first diesel with longevity in mind and am not willing to throw the front end out of whack for appearance. This body lift looks like a solution to my needs. Staying on the subject of the thread is anyone running a body lift on there truck?

 

[JCleary]

Why would you lift the body of the truck to clear bigger tires? It's not like you're going to get some performance benefit.



All show (and an unimpressive one at that) and no go.



Anyone who knows anything about trucks will snicker when they see someone running around in a body-lifted truck. Even if their truck is stock.



The only time I can see a body lift coming in handy is if you have already installed a 10" suspension lift and you still can't clear your 44" mudders. But, since you live here in Cali, you don't need it.



A leveling kit will not give you the DW if you have it aligned properly and max out your caster. I have 10k on my Kore suspension w/o a quiver.



And I have a functional lift which actually increases the performance of my otherwise stock truck.

 

[Tim]

All show (and an unimpressive one at that) and no go.



Anyone who knows anything about trucks will snicker when they see someone running around in a body-lifted truck. Even if their truck is stock.



The only time I can see a body lift coming in handy is if you have already installed a 10" suspension lift and you still can't clear your 44" mudders. But, since you live here in Cali, you don't need it.

There is nothing wrong with a body lift that is installed correctly.



My truck has been in Fourwheeler Magazine the last two months straight, and I can tell you that I laugh harder at a moron with a 10" suspension lift than one with a modest lift or a body lift. The thought that the only way to clear larger tires is to lift a truck sky high is absolutely asanine and a 10" lifted truck is indeed, all show and no go.



Me personally, I don't see a problem with a leveling kit, a suspension lift, or a body lift if done in moderation.



Why you'd do any of it for, "Appearance" is beyond me, fitting larger tires, if it doesn't serve a useful purpose for your use, is a waste of fuel and money.



To those that said a body lift doesn't increase ground clearance... ... .



Neither does a suspension lift or any lift. Only installing larger tires increases ground clearance.



My trail rig as 6" of lift and 38. 5" tires. Soon I'm going down to 4" and 39. 5s. Less lift/more tire is FAR more functional.