Jerry Gerner or HO 04

[Carlos Chio]

Do you guys have the dimensions for the post-body lift bumper brackets (brushguard mounts)? Thank you in advance.

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

I'll look for the book to see I'd it has them in there.:supercool:

 

[Steve McKellop]

Here's a "Project" on a 3" BL and has bracket dimensions.

 

[Carlos Chio]

Steve, thanks for that link. I had actually looked at that one before. I am actually looking for the dimensions or a "template" of the brackets I would need to mount a brushguard or a bull bar aflter installing a body lift.

 

[Les]

Carlos, I believe HO 04 posted some pictures of the brackets he made and discussed them at length. You may want to contact him directly if he doesn't respond.

 

[Carlos Chio]

Yes, I think I am going to try that. I have been looking for pictures of vehicles with a body lift and a brushguard or bull bar installed so I can get an idea. I am hoping he has some.

Thanks Les.

 

[Richard Toms]

I wish I could get someone to make me a pair. I need a pair bad. Have had the body lift for more than a year and have a brush guard I really want to put back on.



If I could find someone to make me a set, I would pay for them.

 

[Carlos Chio]

Yes, I feel ya. I am making sure I am able to do this before I purchase the body lift. I figure if I can facilitate the fabrication of these by having pictures and/or diagrams it should minimize the a$$ pain when fitting.

 

[Matt DeFina]

Hey Carlos, I'd like to know this info too. please keep us informed what you find, or let me know how i can help.



I just got a quote from local 4wheelpart shop for a superlift which was way too expensive ($3k with labor). Have heard bad things about TT and shackle lift (wear on front and handling), so I am considering the body lift as well. The only thing holding me back was the brushguard issue.

 

[Todd Z]

if you have any metal or iron works place by you they can fab the brackets....



Heck i could make a set if i had the dimensions and stuff, It is only some welding and cutting of metal..



Heck a good muffler shop or body shop may even make them for you !!!



Todd Z

 

[Carlos Chio]

Thanks Todd. You have just stated my sole intent. ATL, I see we are in the same predicament. I have considered a mild TT up front to even out the rake. My rear end, for some reason, sits a little high. I found a body lift on Ebay that I may purchase in the near future along with a bull bar.

 

[Brandon Hovater]

Just found this posting. I will look at mine and try to get the measurements. All I did was make them the same thickness as the factory ones and then just went up 3 inches and out. Not that hard of a job but I did make them out of stainless steel!

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[Matt DeFina]

Ahhh, I see, said the blind man..

 

[Brandon Hovater]

It is nice using a hole punch but drilling it would not be a problem. I have had this on for about 2 years now and it has held up good! I couldn't get my hooks in but that will be another welding project.:grin:

 

[Richard Toms]

I went to a local shop or crook shop, that is well known around my area and they told me they needed my truck for a day along with the brush guard. And that they were just going to modify my original brush guard mounts and charge me $275 to do this. I was yeah, sure. I would be super stupid to do that one. Not many metal shops around here and I don't have any experience.



So if anyone does happen to make a set..... I would like to have a pair, pretty please...

 

[Brandon Hovater]

If I were spending more time at the shop I would make some. I don't have much time in lately.......

 

[Carlos Chio]

HO 04, thank you very much. You have been more than helpful. I think it is time I gathered my resources to see what I can come up with. I really appreciate the amount of help from everyone else.