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Body lift spacers Although you can use many different materials to make body lift blocks from, it doesn't mean anything will be fit for the task. New Zealand has strict rules and standards on a large majority of vehicle modifications. A body lift is one of these modifications that needs to pass LVV certification to be road legal. So body lift blocks being constructed from a suitable material is very important.  There are a range of materials body lift blocks are commonly made from, some better than others.. here are some of the more common options.  Nylon composite / hollow body...

What are Body bushings  Many 4WD vehicles use a chassis / ladder frame construction. The chassis provides a place for the driveline and most other mechanical components to be mounted. The body of the vehicle sits ontop of the chassis, and body mount bushings are sandwiched between the two. These body bushes reduce the amount of road noise and vibrations transferred into the interior of the vehicle. Over time and use these bushing will degrade and become less effective at there job.  Symptoms of worn body mount bushings Body bushings are the under appreciated hero's of the car world, providing many years of service...