mtdave2 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 So without going into the why, can we just assume there is a GREAT reason for putting a 1 inch lift in the front of a dolphin? What concerns would you have doing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Well if you don't lift the back too you'll always be driving uphill. LOL Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefdave Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Not sure of reason to lift front can be done easily could also alter stability as 2/3 weight on rear axle understand it can stress certain components. for further details of lifting google yotatech. many write ups about it on there. as for me as i use mine on highways and campsites i would lower mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I'm going to ask for clarification. The Title says '1" Body Lift' and the text says '1" lift in the front'. In my lingo, 'body lift' is accomplished using spacers between the chassis and body for tire clearance while your 'front end lift' would be done with suspension changes. Either way, 1" isn't a whole lot but can involve a whole lot of work for just 1". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 So without going into the why, can we just assume there is a GREAT reason for putting a 1 inch lift in the front of a dolphin? What concerns would you have doing it? More info needed. 1" higher then it is now? 1" higher then it was when new? 1" more ground clearance under the front? 1" higher RV body with the truck chassis remaining the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaChinook Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Oh people can't help but want to know why!! Without going into the why, no, there is absolutely no "great" reason for putting a one inch lift on the front end. I can think of a few bad reasons, like people have already mentioned. But probably not even any "good" ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdave2 Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 yep. i am talking about placing a 1 inch round disk under the 6 front body mounts. Does not seem like a lot, but when you are shoving a big behind lexus v8 motor in a dolphin, inches really start to matter. The one inch lift will raise the master cyl up enough to move the motor back an inch, thus giving room for the radiator and fan..... one inch should not be a big deal as far as ride, safety etc, just checking with you all too see if I am missing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Well...... The house rests on the cab, how are you going to raise the cab and have the proper fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Do you think you can lift the cab 1" without lifting the coach 1" too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 BTW, for your Lexus install, I'll ask (beg?) that you start a 'Build' thread to show your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdave2 Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Well ya, everything on the front will raise. cab and house. Though I think this is going to be a mute point any way, I have made some adjustments to the pan, allowing me to lower the motor. so I probably wont lift it, but it was an interesting thought. This is not mine, but it shows just how close the motor sits. I have thought of posting a build thread, i have done a few build posts in the past, but I now have such a low tolerance for trolls, or people who want to comment on silly thing, criticize, the "well I would have done" crap an so on that I just have not bothered. I have been taking all sorts of photos and could, when done, make a post. The learning curve on this swap is steep. If I had known at the start what I know now....man....If I do another It will be far quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Yikes, yes, that's tight and I can understand why you'd want more clearance. Any chance you'd consider altering the shape of your booster with a BFH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaChinook Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I guess the only thing I'd be worried about, as was already mentioned, is that the coach sits on the cab. You may have enough slop or play in the coach body to take up 1", so maybe it'll be fine. But since the coach sits on the camper, and the coach is bolted to the frame in the back, you could be putting stress on the rear mounts and the body of the camper. How are you going to lower the engine? Just modifying the motor mounts? Definitely sounds like a cool project. There aren't as many trolls around here, since it's mostly an older crowd. But you might still get plenty of "I would have done it this way" kind of stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdave2 Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Montana, ya you are right, I do forget this is not the normal group, so I probably would not get the crap I hate from other boards. Perhaps I will start up with some posts. The problem with lowering the motor is the oil pan hits the drag link. so you have to cut out the pan so you can drop it down, and move it back toward the firewall. (photo may help) The motor mounts have not been set permanently yet, once i get the motor where I want it I will weld them up! Derek.. oh yes, the thought of using the BFH has crossed my mind many times, though I am trying sooooo hard to do this right. I will see what kind of clearance I have when I put the motor back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaChinook Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Did you deep fry your Thanksgiving turkey this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdave2 Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 LOL, yes, two turkeys at the same time. now I get to eat tons of turkey flavored french fries. oh and i do work for the union pacific railroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I don't know what your were worried about. We love a Lexus conversion. Lots of people will be hanging on every tid bit of information. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 My favorite 'big engine, small vehicle' website:- http://www.britishv8.org/ With enough effort, pretty much anything will fit in anything! http://www.modifiedhealeys.org/Photos/126Marian/Marian.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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