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09-02-2008, 08:55 PM
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2in vs 3in body lift
I know this has been discussed a million times but I've been searching and can't find a straight up answer. I want to see the difference. I'm thinking of a 2in for my tahoe because I can't raise my bumper. I always hear 2in looks better, then I hear there's no difference.
 I just want to fit 305-55-20 tires on my hoe without cranking it way up. I always hear it should fit then some people say no way.
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09-02-2008, 09:38 PM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
think of your truck, only 2" taller.....
then, think of that truck 1" taller..... Ta-da!
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09-02-2008, 09:49 PM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
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that just about sums it up.
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09-02-2008, 09:52 PM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
Well either there's a 2" gap between your bumper/fender or a 3" gap... so I guess if you're not lifting the bumpers, go 2".
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09-02-2008, 10:03 PM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
2" looks much better in my opinion, and since the OBS frames already hang down as far as a body lifted NBS, I would definately go with the 2". The inch you lose can easily be made up for with either cranking (within reason) or trimming your fenders.
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09-02-2008, 10:18 PM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
Here's some 2dr hoes with BLs so you can get a better idea...
2" BL, slightly cranked stock keys, 305/70/17 Bighorns  3" BL, 285/75/16 BFG A/Ts  3" BL, 2" Block, Ford Keys, 36" TSLs     99 Tahoe/Lifted/36" Swampers/Magnaflow/5% Tint/Wheatley Tuned/OBA/Train Horns/System |
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09-02-2008, 10:19 PM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
Step bars really help hide the frame on an OBS truck.
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09-02-2008, 10:22 PM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
Definitely helps, without them it looks like **** IMO...
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09-02-2008, 10:31 PM
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depends, I find the frame hanging down makes it look like the truck has a really big frame. Therefor making it look really beefed up. It's all ABOOT looks EH.
im canadian eh
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09-02-2008, 11:48 PM
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09-03-2008, 05:09 AM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
umm sarcasm? I find it's an easy 3" of lift super cheap. Why not go 3" while your at it? I have a 3" body lift on mine, the frame doesnt show that bad. just check my avatar. ( I know, i know theres no box on yet.)
im canadian eh
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09-03-2008, 02:26 PM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
On an OBS alot of frame shows either way. I've had both and always regretted after doing the 2" that I hadn't gone 3". Keep the frame clean and painted and run gap guards.
3" on my old 94' Blazer:    2" on my old 95' K3500:  
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09-03-2008, 03:16 PM
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09-03-2008, 04:50 PM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
Bigblue02HD What size tires are you running with those trucks in the pics ?
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09-03-2008, 06:00 PM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
x95Tahoex, is your Tahoe 2 or 4 door?
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09-03-2008, 08:04 PM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
4 door
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09-03-2008, 08:59 PM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
Ahh, I thought it was a 2...
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09-04-2008, 02:12 PM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
On the 2dr. Blazer, 33/12.50/15's on 15x8's and on the 95' K3500, 285/75/16's on 16x8's.
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09-04-2008, 02:16 PM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
Those pics make the 95' look tiny so some reason. It seemed so big back then. Haha.
Heres a comparison with my 02' HD when I had just bought it and had the 95' out forsale.  
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09-04-2008, 03:11 PM
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Re: 2in vs 3in body lift
x95Tahoex I know this isn't the for sale forum, but I have a 2" PA body lift still in the box for a 95-99 4 door Tahoe if you would be interested. I bought it for my 99 and traded it off before I ever got it installed. PM me if interested.
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