a list of things that are made easier by a 1" body lift

SWPERIC · 07-15-2009, 10:33 PM

the body lift debate will always carry on. One thing that is not debatable is how much easier it is to work on your truck if you have one. I put a 1" 4crawler kit on my 2002 4runner limited about 3 months ago. since then i have found 4 MAJOR jobs that i could not imagine doing without it.

EDIT: im adding to the list. please see posts below to give credit where credit is due

1 - changing rear shocks
2 - changing vsv on and cleaning the charcoal canister
3 - running the lines for an after market trans cooler
4 - replacing a FULL PRE-BENT rear section of brakeline without dropping the fuel tank. i was shocked.
5 - replacing starter
6 - replacing rear O2 sensor
7 - more frame exposed to weld sliders to
8 - replacing headers
9 - more room for grinding and painting for rust prevention

i know there are more out there. lets hear em

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ozziesironmanoffroad · 07-16-2009, 06:15 AM

starter, perhaps?

HazMat · 07-16-2009, 07:01 AM

I dont have a body lift...yet, but i just changed the rear O2 sensor in my tacoma and the wire harness is clipped to the top of the frame before it goes through the gromet into the cab. I never did get the clip for the old one off. I just ended up breaking the clip to get the old wire harness out. THe new one did not get clipped there. I was definatley wishing i had a BL for that one.

toyolove · 07-16-2009, 07:14 AM

im reconsidering getting a body lift thanks to you

SWPERIC · 07-16-2009, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyolove

im reconsidering getting a body lift thanks to you

and at only 1 inch, i felt little to no effects on the drivability. with people like Roger supplying such quality parts, i feel very safe with mine. but again thats the never ending argument.

another thing that i is easier that i will be taking advantage of today is more frame is exposed to weld rock sliders on to

i will post pix.

and ive also heard that headers practically will not go in without one.

toyolove · 07-16-2009, 07:40 AM

hey hey what a coincidence that im getting headers soon.

you could be a salesman....

Team420 · 07-16-2009, 07:42 AM

I have a 3" bl on my 91 p/u, and it makes everything easier! I can reach every bolt on the bell housing with no trouble, the exhaust manifolds are easily reached, the starter took me 10 min to change, gives me more room in the wheel well, when working on the front end, but... it is not as well centered, and would likely roll much easier.

Edit... almost forgot.... more room to take care of rust on the frame before it gets outta control.

SWPERIC · 07-16-2009, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyolove

hey hey what a coincidence that im getting headers soon.

you could be a salesman....

please confirm that claim that i made somewhere else on the board! i know i read it somewhere but i cant seem to find it.

also i think i just sold myself on installing headers

toyolove · 07-16-2009, 07:47 AM

haha go for it. i just hear thet the stock manifold goes out all the time in 4runners so i figured i should upgrade.

Ron Helmuth · 07-24-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onroadrunner

please confirm that claim that i made somewhere else on the board! i know i read it somewhere but i cant seem to find it.

also i think i just sold myself on installing headers

I'm not a headers kind of guy but yes I have read that also-that with a body lift the headers are much easier to install or replace. It may have been on t4r.org but I am not recommending such site.

Adam F · 07-24-2009, 08:23 PM

Easier to install a Chevy 350

Easier to do a drivetrain lift/flat belly

Easier to change the fuel filter on a 3.0

ozziesironmanoffroad · 07-24-2009, 08:24 PM

or a 454, like someone else did on here....

Adam F · 07-24-2009, 08:25 PM

Well...I think that guy just swapped a Toyota body on a GM frame...I wouldnt even call that a Toyota.

desertcamper67 · 07-24-2009, 11:29 PM

Header goes right in without a body lift on mine with 22RE. I don't know about your year/motor.

Justinlhc · 07-25-2009, 10:55 AM

I have headers on a 3.0 4runner with no body lift. It's tight, but not impossible. I'd feel better about it with a 1" BL though.

Tragic Drive · 08-31-2009, 03:54 PM

It's a lot easier getting to the top bolts to the transmission with a body lift.
Once I pulled the boots and shifters I was able to use extensions right down the transmission tunnel/hump through the shifter holes.

cubuff4runner · 08-31-2009, 03:56 PM

It is easier to clock you t-case.

RMA · 08-31-2009, 04:35 PM

INstall a 1UZ , and when I had the 3.0 removing the bolts around the top of the transmission , I could get my hand up in there.

rimpainter.com · 10-16-2009, 03:43 PM

Taken from that "other" thread:

1. Looks
2. Minor rubbing up front (caused by the tires)
3. Accessibility (yes, it significantly improves your ability to reach some parts)
4. Increased approach and departure angles
5. Didn't want to change my suspension geometry

Oh and I agree, header install was easier (I know because I did it). And one more, if you run electric fans (like me) you decrease the chances of "dipping" them during a water crossing. That goes for the fans and the controller that comes with it. Come to think of it, a body lift will decrease the chance of dipping most electrical components.

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HazMat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 334	I dont have a body lift...yet, but i just changed the rear O2 sensor in my tacoma and the wire harness is clipped to the top of the frame before it goes through the gromet into the cab. I never did get the clip for the old one off. I just ended up breaking the clip to get the old wire harness out. THe new one did not get clipped there. I was definatley wishing i had a BL for that one. __________________ 2004 3.4l Taco TRD SR5 Lil' bit-o-Lift, 32" General Grabbers, Softopper, 05TRD Wheels 95.5 2.7L Taco (RIP) Burned up!!

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toyolove Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Castro Valley CA Posts: 73	im reconsidering getting a body lift thanks to you __________________ Brian 229,000 and counting

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toyolove Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Castro Valley CA Posts: 73	hey hey what a coincidence that im getting headers soon. you could be a salesman.... __________________ Brian 229,000 and counting

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toyolove Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Castro Valley CA Posts: 73	haha go for it. i just hear thet the stock manifold goes out all the time in 4runners so i figured i should upgrade. __________________ Brian 229,000 and counting

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Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,398	Easier to install a Chevy 350 Easier to do a drivetrain lift/flat belly Easier to change the fuel filter on a 3.0 __________________ 88 4Runner. 350 V8, R150 5-speed. SAS, 36" TSL's, elocker rear Last edited by Adam F; 07-24-2009 at 08:24 PM.

07-24-2009, 08:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 5,676	or a 454, like someone else did on here.... __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22re, 1200 miles on the rebuild engine builder .268 cam pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

07-24-2009, 08:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,398	Well...I think that guy just swapped a Toyota body on a GM frame...I wouldnt even call that a Toyota. __________________ 88 4Runner. 350 V8, R150 5-speed. SAS, 36" TSL's, elocker rear

07-25-2009, 10:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
Justinlhc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 646	I have headers on a 3.0 4runner with no body lift. It's tight, but not impossible. I'd feel better about it with a 1" BL though. __________________ 1993 4Runner SR5 3.oh 5speed 232k+ miles. Mostly for the trails and beach. Mods so far: Thorley headers, 4.30 gears, Rancho 5way shocks, AISIN hubs, LockRight rear locker, no sway bars.....32x11.50 BFG M/T's on 15x8 Cragar Soft8's.

08-31-2009, 03:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tragic Drive Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 410	It's a lot easier getting to the top bolts to the transmission with a body lift. Once I pulled the boots and shifters I was able to use extensions right down the transmission tunnel/hump through the shifter holes. __________________ *,Thomas* Supercharged 3.4 in a ARB Locked 95 Runner

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cubuff4runner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 1,023	It is easier to clock you t-case. __________________ 96' 4Runner SAS - 87 Waggy 44 Aussie Locker & Alloy Shafts, 63" Chevy Rear Leaf Conversion, Inchworm Dual Crawler, PSC Hydro Assist, FROR Full Floater Rockfrogs Pics

08-31-2009, 04:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	INstall a 1UZ , and when I had the 3.0 removing the bolts around the top of the transmission , I could get my hand up in there. __________________ '89 2wd X-tracab,W55,22re,My DD '94 SR5 4Runner 4x4,A340H, 3VZE,Alpine deck,Wifes DD '88 SR5 4runner ,A341E,1UZ-FE,kenwoodVZ907, XRC8, Homemade Roof rack.33x10.50,15 KM2 1" home made body lift, BJ spacers ,CB, rear disc brakes ,lockright rear.sky ebrake,truetrac front. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

10-16-2009, 03:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
rimpainter.com Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,797	Taken from that "other" thread: 1. Looks 2. Minor rubbing up front (caused by the tires) 3. Accessibility (yes, it significantly improves your ability to reach some parts) 4. Increased approach and departure angles 5. Didn't want to change my suspension geometry Oh and I agree, header install was easier (I know because I did it). And one more, if you run electric fans (like me) you decrease the chances of "dipping" them during a water crossing. That goes for the fans and the controller that comes with it. Come to think of it, a body lift will decrease the chance of dipping most electrical components. __________________ www.rimpainter.com Get your O Gasket Mod Here! My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

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