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The Official "Elcova" H2 Body Lift thread (for those who say it can't be done).
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06-14-2011, 05:23 PM
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Re: The Official "Elcova" H2 Body Lift thread (for those who say it can't be done).
Awesome looking Hummer! Thank you for researching this topic. A 2" Body lift is exactly what I'm looking for. Looking forward to the write up.
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06-14-2011, 05:32 PM
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Re: The Official "Elcova" H2 Body Lift thread (for those who say it can't be done).
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Awesome looking Hummer! Thank you for researching this topic. A 2" Body lift is exactly what I'm looking for. Looking forward to the write up.
Well it's very straight forward, none the the ground straps had to be extended or wiring harnesses (with the 2" BL). The fan was dropped down, using the brackets with the 03-05' 2500HD kit (you could easily fab some up). They did the BL in one day, then fabbed the brackets and bumper filler the next day.
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06-14-2011, 05:48 PM
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Re: The Official "Elcova" H2 Body Lift thread (for those who say it can't be done).
The rear bumper was raised using 2x2" stock, the bottom portion of the rear clip was cut off (the section that used to wrap around the bottom). Custom brackets were then welded to the bottom of the rear clip/hitch, and new longer bolts were installed.
The bumper end caps tilted down for some reason once it was installed, some washers were put behind the top tow hook bolt (behind bumper) to shim it straight. I'm guessing there must be some variance between the inside of the stock rear clip vs. the 2x2" steel stock, or cause the bumper is right up against the bottom of the new bracket... whatever the reason is, it's straight now.
Bottom of custom brackets.
Bracket bottom had to be notched to clear bumper's contours.
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2x2" steel stock.
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06-14-2011, 09:36 PM
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Re: The Official "Elcova" H2 Body Lift thread (for those who say it can't be done).
Nice lift but what about your rear tow hooks? How are those now attached? Are they only for show now?
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06-15-2011, 03:43 AM
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Nice lift but what about your rear tow hooks? How are those now attached? Are they only for show now?
They are still functional, they screw into the rear clip just like before. The entire rear clip was moved up on 2x2" steel stock and bolted through just like it was before, just higher.
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*Note they welded on spacers to push the bumper slightly out so the frame rail and extended rear clip bracket will clear the bottom of the bumper, they also cut the frame rail in an angle to clear the bumper as well.
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06-16-2011, 04:00 AM
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best thread ever
got any more pics of that first h2, 1" body lift and 39.5s?
He's on my FB, but I can't remember his name.
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