Jeep Wrangler Body Lift

Today we put a 1" body and motor mount lift on a Jeep TJ Wrangler.
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This product is meant for entertainment purposes only. Your mileage may vary. Do not try this at home. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. For off-road use only. Slippery when wet. Batteries not included. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle, heavy equipment, cherokee XJ, wrangler TJ, wrangler JK, or any Jeep vehicle, especially the newer Fiat ones. How-to videos may be too intense for some viewers and children under 30 years of age. Please remain seated until the 4x4 ride has come to a complete stop. Studies have shown viewing these videos causes increased cancer risks in laboratory test people. I am not a professional, I have no training, I'm not even particularly good at horse whispering. Don't believe everything that you know. Please keep your hands in the vehicle at all times. Do not tap on glass. Do not eat anything that has been on the floor for more than 3 days. Keep your hands to yourself. Not to be taken internally. Reproduction strictly prohibited. Driver does not carry cash. Objects in Bleepinjeep mirrors may be farther than they appear.
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[@JoeGarofaloII]

Finally, I see an intall video with fountains of dirt pouring down with every bolt you remove. That's what I'm used to whenever I work on my TJ haha

[@natebleepinjeep9564]

Joe Garofalo II sounds like you know our pain! No matter how many times you wash it you can't get all the dirt out!

[@JoeGarofaloII]

Nate Bleepinjeep that couldn't be more true! It could take days to clean what 30 seconds of good mud can do haha. I always have to wear saftey glasses when under my Jeep or I get tons of dust and rust in my eyes. Hopefully some deep cleaning and spray painting the undercarriage this summer will help fix that!

[@AndrewBrowner]

@@JoeGarofaloII blew enough dirt out of my front clip today i coulda started a garden in there

[@dleighton5741]

All this wrangler type stuff........never thought I'd see it on BleepinJeep hahahahaha.

[@MinecraftMgalekgolo]

It's never this easy in the rust belt...

[@georger9998]

Yay! finally some wrangler content. BJ is my favorite KZbin channel

[@IamPhant0m]

This guy is great!!! He consistently posts content. I would love to see a walk around of his Volkswagen swapped Jeep

[@-rarmitage2671]

Really happy to see some stuff being done to TJ's. Keep it coming.

[@natebleepinjeep9564]

- rarmitage I will brother!

[@halnywiatr]

That seems a bit nicer than the hockey pucks we used to use.

[@ID10Tpig]

How to install a body lift? . . . *DON'T*

[@BusterByman]

How did you extend the fuel line? I just put this same lift on a 97 TJ but I still need to adjust the fuel filler to line up properly.

[@davidstair8936]

I like this new guy he is consistent unlike the other partners.

[@natebleepinjeep9564]

David Stair thank you! Being the new guy is tough so I'm working hard!

[@davidstair8936]

Your hard work definitely shows, hope to see more from you.

[@whosaidthat5236]

I agree I’ve watched the last 3 videos he’s put out . Normally the only person I watch is matt , the other guys just don’t seem to care about cool content !

[@TheAmericanUhate]

I like all of the content the others put out, this new guy is pretty good as well. Only one that is rare is the Texas guy with the wrangler, he hardly ever does anything.

[@davidstair8936]

TheAmericanUhate i forgot that dude even existed I think he still pops up every now and then with some weird story but never anything really informational about repairs for projects yeah I like the others too I just wish they were more consistent but I get that they have lives to live it's just nice to see someone taking it really serious and does a professional job.

[@ClaytonSensiba]

Now if only someone could make a video about how to body lift my XJ! It’s a joke I’m not actually stupid

[@graken22]

Did you drop the transfer case? what about the steer angles? what about the drive angles?

[@thatJustinUknow]

Wish my rusted out YJ was that easy; had to penetrate, torch, cut everyone one of them out.

[@latemcire8387]

Were you jacking the engine up with a floor jack under the oil pan? Seams like it would bend.

[@natebleepinjeep9564]

Latemcire good question, this is an old-timer trick. Put a nice wide block of wood on top of your jack and then jack up the oil pan. We used my transmission jack which has a very wide top so it evenly distributes the weight across the oil pan. I've never bent one this way but it may be possible. Thanks for watching!

[@latemcire8387]

What do you do about frame rails filling with mud/dirt? I read on a forum about people drilling 3/4” drain holes in the under side of the frame.

[@natebleepinjeep9564]

Latemcire I suppose you could drill some relief holes in the bottom of the frame. Fighting mud from getting inside the frame rails is pretty tough battle

[@tyrannystopper4972]

how dafuq did those bolts come out without breaking or snapping?? Should I use an impact instead of working them by hand?

[@4speed3pedals]

Nice the fan lines up, what about the dirveline in the front and the back. Angles have changed and not for the better or for longer life of U-joints. I am surprised that someone hasn't come out with an offset shroud to compensate for the body lift.

[@xXThePointXx]

Another good quick vid! Did a 2" on the CJ7 with a custom crossmember and lifted motor mounts back before these were kits. Switched to an electric fan too. Those sliders are are compromising clearance in more ways than just tires.

[@-rarmitage2671]

Hey do you happen to remember the brand of who made the body lift? Id appreciate it. Great install vid.

[@longhorn8459]

What point did you jack the engine up from?

[@cristianbarajas2786]

Hey I want to do a body lift would I need to do the motor mount if I have an electric fan it’s the 2.4 power tech

[@n9878f]

Great video. What was the name of the kit that you put on?

[@NOFx420x]

Just a question if you raise motor to match body should you also do the same for transmission and transfer case

[@natebleepinjeep9564]

Donald Duncan no need to lift the transfer case. Making the motor an inch higher but keeping your transfer case at the stock height actually improves the angle of your rear output. One small overlooked benefit of doing a body lift/motor mount lift like this. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesflores9456]

its one of thoes in theory vs in practice things

[@trbefan]

What brand lift kit is this?

[@ajustice2010]

Are there any down sides of 1” body lift on automatic JK ?

[@TxMom13]

I have a QUESTION! My 2016 jku has an annoying squeak when I hit any uneven spot while driving and I can't stand it!!! Just replaced the front and rear track bars, front and rear shocks, re torqued every single thing, doesn't seem to be the lift coils or the control arms, and it is not the muffler heat shield. What in the worrrrrld is it!!!? So annoying to have a beautiful jeep with fancy fox shocks and seemingly everything in working order and still a damn squeak!!!

[@joeandlauramartinez3180]

Candace Gray -possible body mount squeak

[@natebleepinjeep9564]

That's a tough one to troubleshoot without seeing it brother. We all have lost hours trying to trace squeaks LOL I'd love to give you my two cents but it sounds like you're going down the exact path I would have. Might need to remove your control arms and Lube up the bushings, unless you have rebuildable Heims. Then you may need to grease those bad boys up aswell. Good luck! I know how maddening it can be to track down something so small

[@brianluck84]

The FNG has lots of content and variety. Good addition to the bleepin Jeep family. But for the love of God get more shop lighting.

[@natebleepinjeep9564]

brian murphy lol I couldn't agree more. I need to finish up the walls of the shop and paint it all white. It would help a lot, but in the meantime I'll work on getting some more lighting brother

[@BTBLive]

Great Video thank you. Was curious if the transfer case linkage drop bracket was even needed if you did the MML?

[@jerrywhalen2100]

That looked a lot bigger than a 1 inch body lift am I the only one

[@xeromaru]

Nice, more TJ or any wrangler stuff. I got the 1inch on mine now as well.

[@natebleepinjeep9564]

Josh Morgan lots more TJ stuff to come!

[@timmcgraw5877]

Body lifts look like shit. Do suspension or nothing

[@Khorsathedark]

I hate doing body lifts, but they are cool. What brand sliders is he running? I'm installing my TJ lift next weekend and will be looking for some sliders so the wife can get into the Jeep. I like how his mount to the frame.

[@natebleepinjeep9564]

Khorsathedark I just asked my brother and he said they are Smittybilt. I know he's had them on there forever but I bet you can still get them at 4wheelparts

[@clk278910]

I have the same ones on my lj. Im going to be removing mine and going with some that snug up nice and tight against the rocker panels. you will gain a couple inches of clearance also.

[@robertpc100]

I have asked several people ,please tell me if you have any issues with the steering rod going to the steering box?and if brake lines are ok? Please tell me if their are anything besides motor mounts i should worry about? i have rear adjustable uppers and adams driveshaft with tons of room but that shouldnt matter.Steering shaft to steering box,shifter for transmission, and brake lines is my common concern.Im not in great health just dont want to get in to tearing this apart then not finish it.Im dont want to sound like a wimp ,but you guys know all the tricks and i can use some pro insight.Thank you Robert

[@markboza6215]

Question, i bought the steinjager shifting cable set up on my 03 rubicon and i believe i wont need that bracket you had in your hand and modified[lowered].

[@ddcraun]

As simple as unbolting.....lol

[@garylayne83]

I have an 02 Wrangler sport just put rough country 2.5 shock spring combo would body lift 1.5 lift b ok for 35 in n tires on 15 in rim?

[@DumbCarGuy]

I believe that body lift is from Energy Suspension which is much better than putting a puck on top of your old crusty puck and the engine lift is from rubicon express.

[@Jarod1941]

Awesome to see how far Nat'e's content and videography quality has progressed since the old BJ days.

[@josearguello6989]

strange to see Nate here before his channel

[@mikehill9050]

Great video as always ... but why all that work for only 1" ? And why not a 3" lift ??

[@dorsk84]

Mike Hill 1"-2" gives tire / body clearance. Anything more puts too much force on the longer bolts and issues with controls that go between the body and frame.

[@natebleepinjeep9564]

My brother went from 33s to 35s recently. He already has a 4 inch short arm lift and we didn't want to push the short arms to a steeper angle by giving it more of a suspension lift. Since we were only after one more inch of clearance, a 1in body lift made a lot of sense in his situation. In our opinion much more than that gets complicated and starts to look a little weird. We took it on a wheelin trip shortly after this and it worked perfect. No more rubbing anymore just enough clearance everywhere we needed it without getting the jeep to tall

[@austinheft1559]

Bro you’re funny as fuck. Keep the videos coming.

[@mattdavis822]

Nice jeep

[@tkftombo]

Much better body lift than Rough Country.

[@metalhead4x448]

I have a 3 inch body lifty I want to remove and 4 of the mounts are rusted through the tub so I also have to repair that too.

[@kevindeibler346]

Cheaper to use a sleeve of hockey pucks just drill a hole in the center

[@dougmeredith3143]

You have a link for the kit you purchased?

[@marioholmes3412]

Do the motor mounts come with the kit , and can I get the kit on Ebay

[@peggyshaylor6305]

digging the shoes.. what brand and size are they

[@parkerhammond3258]

Be careful, those shrouds are a good $80 to replace

[@matthewjmedeiros]

Wish body mount bolts came off that easy

[@ajamesbertman]

They sacrificed a camera for the fans. I appreciate it!

[@gregoryhouser3950]

What kind of jack did you guys use

[@aaronward7526]

Kroil penetrating oil. You'll never go back.

[@TheAmericanUhate]

Aaron Ward according to test, it's all hype, doesn't do any better than wd40 or any other penetrating oil/spray.

[@aaronward7526]

TheAmericanUhate my hype was born around daily in the field use. Believe what you want and so will I.

[@TheAmericanUhate]

Yeah the placebo effect can make anything seem good I suppose. Testing and evidence shows the truth.

[@jeremy8715]

Jeep tj shift linkage is just a bad design anyways. There is a kit you can get to fix this.

[@longhorn8459]

Jeremy Rhodes Novak Adapters makes one

[@jbrand7257]

Please name that kit,etc.!!!!!!!!

[@MrRmga420]

Dam! Where was this video a few months ago!

[@porkyswelding]

so steering just slips on the shaft i guess ?

[@masonmichel9656]

you need to torque them in

[@oregonjeeper7977]

Looks like more than 1", Maybe I heard wrong.

[@MOAB4MEJK]

The Daystar "pucks" look bigger than 1" cause it replaces the factory rubber mount as well. That's why I bought one. My factory rubber was split and rotten so while replacing I decided to add an inch while I was at it. I also want to tummy tuck in the future.

[@badlt.5189]

Thanks for the video!

[@adamgeames6577]

Where did he get the body lift?

[@DrHavok1]

Actually a nice body lift

[@alexdavis9696]

great job bleepinjeep

[@nonadooglas2153]

Two wheel drive jeep 😂😂

[@Playersprosper]

Where can i get a shift linkage kit like that?

[@jerrywhalen2100]

I found one that was self-contained it hung off the bell housing didn't need that bracket what did you end up with

[@YoParks]

Nice hoodie! Floyd for ever! 🤘🤘

[@natebleepinjeep9564]

Parker McCroskey yes dude!

[@YoParks]

Nate Bleepinjeep, hands down my favorite band of all time!

[@natebleepinjeep9564]

Ours too man, we were raised on Pink Floyd

[@YoParks]

Same here, definitely raised with it. I've seen Roger in concert a total of 5 times (3 Wall tours and 2 Us and them tours) and Ive seen David once.

[@natebleepinjeep9564]

Nice! Shine On You Crazy Diamond

[@snowbyrdie2934]

Body lift!?! WTF?

[@boltobye]

What brand is the body lift?

[@natebleepinjeep9564]

Shane Nope, Daystar I believe

[@boltobye]

Nate Bleepinjeep Thanks!

[@franciskelly2000]

1st

[@parkerhammond3258]

I wouldnt recommend a body lift to anyone

[@Tanner731]

why not? as long as its not above an inch or two it actually helps with clearance when working on the jeep/cleaning the underside and gives you a little extra tire clearance. Obviously not a replacement for proper suspension but as long as its not a big body lift it really changes nothing and its 100x better than old worn out body mounts.

[@parkerhammond3258]

It offsets everything, destroys body mount bushings, nothing looks right, you still have the same crappy ground clearance, and you put more stress on the tub and front fenders of the jeep when offroading. Spend the extra money and just buy coil spring spacers if your too broke to pay a bit more for a rough country lift.

[@lobo176]

Love my body lift, makes working on your rig so much easier, and it will never sag like warn out springs do.

[@jamesflores9456]

hmmm I might recommend an 1 inch body lift for a v6 auto tacoma why... the starter is a right pita to get out ... that one extra inch would help

[@parkerhammond3258]

I have a jeep wrangler I bought that has a body lift and the only good thing i like is the clearance i had when I replaced the clutch but that's it, I'll talk shit all I want because I have it and I hate it. Im more of a cherokee guy anyway tho, they always showed the wranglers up on the trail.