Should body lift kits be welded to the pan?

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 13 Jun 2009, 10:25 pm

#718335

I bought my body lift kit 2nd hand, and it was just bolted on.

But i see some going around with teh kits completely welded to the chassis.

any particular benefits either way? any need?
Would the blue plate compliance officer have a spew if i welded it?

I"m really too lazy and don't want to.... but if i should, i wouldn't question it.

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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jun 2009, 11:58 pm

#718344

It doesn't matter. Mine is not welded, uses a stock body to floor pan kit above and below the lift kit.

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bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 14 Jun 2009, 9:03 am

#718364

i assume the kit being the rubber seal do daddle?

Thanks Wes. that cures my doubts... cause if i end up ruining the chassis some how i wouldn't wanna have to dispose of a welded on lift kit too... They aren't cheap 👍

(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!