1 inch Body Lift Installed *PICS*

Rock Slide · 02-18-2008, 08:11 PM

Got my 1” Body Lift installed a couple weeks ago at WabFab Off Road. Purchased the BL itself from WabFab and purchased the steering extension from 4Crawler Off Road.

I also took a page out of Steve’s book at Sonoran Steel and installed a set of rear fender liners to cover the gap created by the BL

. I then sprayed undercoating over the liners and the wheel wells to make every thing blend together. More info on what Steve did can be found here: Click Me.

I’m very pleased with the overall results of the BL and Fender Liners

. Pictures below:

Body Lift and Steering Extension:

Before:

Body Lift Installed:

Steering Extension Installed:

Here’s some info on the rear fender liners that I used to cover the gap created by the BL:

- Wheel House Seals (2), Part No. 65675-89111
- Clips (9), Part No. 90467-A0003

These Liners have 5 holes in each. I had to create an extra hole on the passenger side fender…so I used a total of 6 clips on that one. However, for the driver side fender, I only used 3 clips. I used 2 existing clips that hold the gas tank filler cover to the body.

Fender Liners

Clips:

Rear Driver Side Body Gap:

Rear Driver Side After Liners Installed:

Passenger Side Body Gap with New Holes Drilled:

Passenger Side After Liners Installed:

One Last Picture for Good Measure:

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Sloan · 02-18-2008, 08:37 PM

looks great, your 4runner gets better and bigger looking every time i see it.

Fo_SheeZy · 02-18-2008, 08:50 PM

Looks awesome!!

Djlarroc · 02-18-2008, 08:56 PM

Nice job man, but did you really need the steering extension?

Just wondering cuz altough my truck is a 1st gen, I didn't use an extension for my 1" BL.

4rnr4nick · 02-18-2008, 09:20 PM

Ditto on what Sloan said...

How long did it take to install? and did you need anything unusual (toolwise)?

94Runner4x4 · 02-18-2008, 09:23 PM

looks awesome! but x3 on the steering extension. I put on a 1" from 4crawler and had no need for one although i do have a 2nd gen.

Psalm 112 · 02-18-2008, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94Runner4x4

looks awesome! but x3 on the steering extension. I put on a 1" from 4crawler and had no need for one although i do have a 2nd gen.

On his website only 3rd gen's (and newer) call for an extention with a 1" BL. I got one with the kit I ordered last year from 4Crawler. Easy Install!

The Lift looks great RockSlide. Nice Rig!

infiltrator · 02-18-2008, 10:22 PM

and whats with the liners???

4rnr4nick · 02-18-2008, 10:52 PM

I think the liners are just to keep it looking pretty in there...GREAT idea, IMHO...less dirty stuff showing

terminator · 02-19-2008, 04:30 AM

The gap with the bumper doesn't look bad either, I was a bit worried but looks fine. I have a T15 for my 96 T4R so I wasn't sure about the 1" BL but now I am. Do you have a suspension lift as well and if so what are you running?

mkgarrison5 · 02-19-2008, 05:29 AM

how much did the 1 inch body lift cost? how much does it usually run to have them installed too? i have been debating about a very small lift like a body lift. i wonder if they make a 1/2 inch body lift lol.. the only reason why i want one is so that my 265/75/16's wont rub at full flex and the wheel turned.

Sloan · 02-19-2008, 05:31 AM

yea gap guards always make stuff with body lift look ten times better IMO, i had a friend with a tahoe with 2 inch body and the gap was terrible.

the only think you need now for your truck rock is to get rid of that ugly auburn sticker and tag on the back and you'll be good

94Runner4x4 · 02-19-2008, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkgarrison5

how much did the 1 inch body lift cost? how much does it usually run to have them installed too? i have been debating about a very small lift like a body lift. i wonder if they make a 1/2 inch body lift lol.. the only reason why i want one is so that my 265/75/16's wont rub at full flex and the wheel turned.

My 1" lift cost me $95 from 4crawler. Install it yourself it's easy and you get good knowledge. Also, you put it on so you'll feel better about it and the best part, IT'S FREE!

Mason Dixon · 02-19-2008, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sloan

yea gap guards always make stuff with body lift look ten times better IMO, i had a friend with a tahoe with 2 inch body and the gap was terrible.

the only think you need now for your truck rock is to get rid of that ugly auburn sticker and tag on the back and you'll be good :bigok:

and the front! Hard to believe a barner's truck could look so good! j/k Nice job man!

neq0323 · 02-19-2008, 07:12 AM

looks good! are any of your harnesses stretched bad? i was wanting to try the same setup but i have an automatic and was woried about levers and brackets being to far streched.

isaac338 · 02-19-2008, 07:24 AM

if you have any tools it's pretty cheap to make the lift yourself. i think i spent about $20 on UHMW, and maybe an hour on the jigs to slice and drill it.

dangit, i had a pic of all my pucks but i have no idea where it is. oh well, they look identical to all the other ones :d

pitpatt · 02-19-2008, 07:30 AM

looks really good man, the gap between the bumper and the rest of the body is not bad either which is a plus!

yotasavg · 02-19-2008, 07:35 AM

very clean runner!

disassemble · 02-19-2008, 08:03 AM

i've been considering the 1" BL for a lil time now, but with my new ARB it sits so nice flush... i feel like i don't want to ruin that, how are you dealing with it? or are you just over it.. hah... i have 275/70/16 and still rubs with my SAWs... dunnno so i wanted to get a 33" mud tire, and i figured a 1"BL would give it just enough room to be happy... anywho looksgood!

02-18-2008, 08:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rock Slide Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: B'ham, AL... 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD Posts: 1,688	1 inch Body Lift Installed PICS Got my 1” Body Lift installed a couple weeks ago at WabFab Off Road. Purchased the BL itself from WabFab and purchased the steering extension from 4Crawler Off Road. I also took a page out of Steve’s book at Sonoran Steel and installed a set of rear fender liners to cover the gap created by the BL . I then sprayed undercoating over the liners and the wheel wells to make every thing blend together. More info on what Steve did can be found here: Click Me. I’m very pleased with the overall results of the BL and Fender Liners . Pictures below: Body Lift and Steering Extension: Before: Body Lift Installed: Steering Extension Installed: Here’s some info on the rear fender liners that I used to cover the gap created by the BL: - Wheel House Seals (2), Part No. 65675-89111 - Clips (9), Part No. 90467-A0003 These Liners have 5 holes in each. I had to create an extra hole on the passenger side fender…so I used a total of 6 clips on that one. However, for the driver side fender, I only used 3 clips. I used 2 existing clips that hold the gas tank filler cover to the body. Fender Liners Clips: Rear Driver Side Body Gap: Rear Driver Side After Liners Installed: Passenger Side Body Gap with New Holes Drilled: Passenger Side After Liners Installed: One Last Picture for Good Measure: __________________ 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD My 4Runner Profile** Accessories: SS 7.1 Lift Kit, WabFab 1" BL, TJM T15, Stubb Sliders, FX/TSX HID Headlight Retrofit, 1st Gen Rollbar, Tundra Brake Upgrade, Hilux Surf Field Monitor, TRD I.S. Wheels, Nitto TG 265/75s, Hella HID 4000s, Tint, Black Pearl Emblems, Clear Corners, TRD Decals, JBL Door Speakers Mods: Disabled DRLs, Disabled Keyless Entry Chirp, Disabled VTRAC/VSC/ABS, Fog Light Mod, Air Elbow Mod, Ashtray Mod, Mud Flap Mod, Rear Diff Breather Mod Last edited by Rock Slide : 02-18-2008 at 08:13 PM.

02-18-2008, 08:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,541	Looks awesome!! __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar *Hella 500's FOR SALE, PM me!*

02-18-2008, 08:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Djlarroc Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,321	Nice job man, but did you really need the steering extension? Just wondering cuz altough my truck is a 1st gen, I didn't use an extension for my 1" BL. __________________ '89 4Runner: 22RE 5spd, 4:10s w/202K, 16x8 w/265-75 MT, Diamond headlights, Aisin hubs, Tortis' custom roll on paint job, Home made bikini, 1" Body Lift, 1.25" greasable lift shackles, TG Sliders, 1.5" BJ spacers, Rust is gone! - SOLD! '00 4Runner: Locked F/R

02-18-2008, 09:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
94Runner4x4 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lawrenceville/Statesboro, GA Posts: 393	looks awesome! but x3 on the steering extension. I put on a 1" from 4crawler and had no need for one although i do have a 2nd gen. __________________ 95 4Runner 4x4 - Drilled Air Box, 33x12.50 BFG's, Midland CB/PA, Polk Audio Mid Range Speakers, Stock CD/Tape Deck, Marlin Crawler Rear Bumper, Herculined Tailgate/Rocker Panels, Coleman Safari Roof Rack, All Chrome (Mirrors, Windshield Trim, Door Handles, License Plate Frame, and Grill) painted black, 1" 4Crawler Body Lift, 15x8 Cragar Wheels, 1 Regular Transmission Cooler (in-series with stock AT Cooler), Old Man Emu Rear Lift Coils, Rear Pro Comp Shocks, BJ Spacers, Front SkyJacker Shocks

02-18-2008, 10:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
infiltrator Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 1,291	and whats with the liners??? __________________ Old Rig: '95 4runner \| White \| ISR \| 193,000mi. \| Totalled.

02-18-2008, 09:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
4rnr4nick Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 81	Ditto on what Sloan said... How long did it take to install? and did you need anything unusual (toolwise)?

02-18-2008, 10:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
4rnr4nick Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 81	I think the liners are just to keep it looking pretty in there...GREAT idea, IMHO...less dirty stuff showing

02-19-2008, 04:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
terminator Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 424	The gap with the bumper doesn't look bad either, I was a bit worried but looks fine. I have a T15 for my 96 T4R so I wasn't sure about the 1" BL but now I am. Do you have a suspension lift as well and if so what are you running?

02-19-2008, 05:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
mkgarrison5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: burlington, nc Posts: 1,478	how much did the 1 inch body lift cost? how much does it usually run to have them installed too? i have been debating about a very small lift like a body lift. i wonder if they make a 1/2 inch body lift lol.. the only reason why i want one is so that my 265/75/16's wont rub at full flex and the wheel turned. __________________ 02 Tacoma 4-Dr 4x4 V6 117k miles

02-19-2008, 07:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
neq0323 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lonoke,AR Posts: 40	looks good! are any of your harnesses stretched bad? i was wanting to try the same setup but i have an automatic and was woried about levers and brackets being to far streched.

02-19-2008, 07:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
isaac338 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Halifax, NS, Canada Posts: 794	if you have any tools it's pretty cheap to make the lift yourself. i think i spent about $20 on UHMW, and maybe an hour on the jigs to slice and drill it. dangit, i had a pic of all my pucks but i have no idea where it is. oh well, they look identical to all the other ones :d __________________ 1994 Xtracab pickup, 180,000km 1989 4Runner, 300,000km - sold Last edited by isaac338 : 02-19-2008 at 02:06 PM.

02-19-2008, 07:35 AM	#18 (permalink)
yotasavg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chico Republic, NOR*CAL Posts: 1,522	very clean runner! __________________ -Andrew 94 4Runner 3.0 Auto. I got mods

02-19-2008, 08:03 AM	#19 (permalink)
disassemble Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 18	i've been considering the 1" BL for a lil time now, but with my new ARB it sits so nice flush... i feel like i don't want to ruin that, how are you dealing with it? or are you just over it.. hah... i have 275/70/16 and still rubs with my SAWs... dunnno so i wanted to get a 33" mud tire, and i figured a 1"BL would give it just enough room to be happy... anywho looksgood! __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/disassemble