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!

Nate08 · 02-19-2008, 08:45 AM

Looks good.

Rock Slide · 02-19-2008, 09:05 AM

First off, thanks everyone for all the compliments.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djlarroc

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.

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psalm 112

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!

Psalm 112 is correct. The extension is recommended for 3rd Gens. You 'might' be able to get by w/o it, but for only $30, I was not about to pass it by.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4rnr4nick

Ditto on what Sloan said...

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

To be honest, I don't really remember. It was more or less an all day job. I helped Brian as much as possible and we took our time doing it. No rush at all.

Really, removing the oem body mount bolts, raising the body (one side at a time), installing the new pucks and longer bolts was really quite easy. What took time was actually accessing the oem bolts. I installed a layer of sound deadening material in my 4Runner a while back, so after pulling back the carpet, I still had to tear into the sound deadening material. It was not a big deal, but it just made the time getting to each bolt a tad longer. Also, removing the front bumper, installing the pucks and then remounting it took a little bit more time too.

Brian tackled the steering extension. Being that I purchased this 4Runner in NY, you can imagine how hard it was to free the steering rod and install the new extension.

Unusual tools, not really. However, I simply don't have that many tools, so it would have been impossible for me to do it by myself. Had I had them, yes I could have done it.

All in all, it was a good day of fun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by infiltrator

and whats with the liners???

That's just me being anal and taking it to the next level

. The gap created by most body lifts is one thing that I absolutely hate about BLs. Any time I can cover a gap up, I'll do it.

By no means are these liners needed, I just like how they cover the gaps. I paid around $30-$40 for the liners, clips and undercoating spray. For only that much, I figured why not do it.

Gotta have the sleeper look

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by terminator

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?

Yeah, I was a bit worried about it too, but the TJM adjusts up more than I originally had it mounted. Therefore, the gap is minimal at best now.

As far as a lift goes, yes, I am running one. The SS 7.1 Lift kit to be exact. I'm also running 265/75 Nittos too. For more information on my setup, click on the 'My 4Runner Profile' link below in my sig.

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mkgarrison5 · 02-19-2008, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94Runner4x4

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!

thats all? my next question.. how do you do a body lift? lol any write ups on it?

Rock Slide · 02-19-2008, 09:12 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.

The BL itself was a $100 I think. Install was between $100 - $150. Again, it's best to check w/ Brian @ WabFab on prices.

Quote:

Originally Posted by neq0323

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.

Nope, none at all. All in good standing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by disassemble

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!

At first I was dealing w/ the gaps, but now I don't even notice them. I say go for it!

mkgarrison5 · 02-19-2008, 10:06 AM

with a body lift, doesnt this lower your gear shift (auto and manual) on the inside of the truck? i dont know squat about a body lift. (like you didnt notice lol)

Rock Slide · 02-19-2008, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkgarrison5

with a body lift, doesnt this lower your gear shift (auto and manual) on the inside of the truck? i dont know squat about a body lift. (like you didnt notice lol)

I noticed no ill affects on mine. However, anything over 1 inch, you'll have to install shifter extensions.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

02-18-2008, 08:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,598	Looks awesome!! __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar

02-18-2008, 08:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Djlarroc Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,323	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 - sold!

02-18-2008, 09:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
94Runner4x4 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lawrenceville/Statesboro, GA Posts: 628	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. __________________ FOR SALE-95 4Runner 4x4 - 33x12.50 BFG's, Marlin Crawler Rear Bumper, Herculined Tailgate/Rocker Panels, 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, 4" Panhard Drop Bracket, Rear Pro Comp Shocks, BJ Spacers, Front SkyJacker Shocks, 1" Differential and Sway Bar Drop Kit FOR SALE-93 4Runner 4x4

02-18-2008, 10:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
infiltrator Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 1,307	and whats with the liners??? __________________ Old Rig: '95 4runner \| White \| ISR \| 193,000mi. \| Totalled.

02-19-2008, 05:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
mkgarrison5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,516	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

02-18-2008, 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: 632	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, 07:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
neq0323 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lonoke,AR Posts: 81	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: 849	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 1987 4Runner, 510,000km 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: 1,625	very clean runner! __________________ -Andrew 94 4Runner 3.0 Auto. I got mods Now Back in Action!

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

02-19-2008, 08:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
Nate08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 647	Looks good. __________________ Nate [/font] Suspension: Tundra TRD Fronts w/ Dual 3/8" "TerraBull" spacers: 2.5",Trekmasters, LC's/OEM LC Shocks: 3.5"... Performance: 4" Deckplate, TrueFlow Air Filter, ISR Mod... Shoes: 285/75/16 Nitto TG's, OEM 16x7 (6 spoke)... Armor: Stubbs Sliders... Exhaust: 18" Magnaflow SIDO, Magnaflow High-Flo Converter, 2.5" and 2.25" piping... Other Necessities: Custom Extendable Panhard Bar, Custom Bumpstop Drop Brackets, 1" Diff Drop...

02-19-2008, 10:06 AM	#24 (permalink)
mkgarrison5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,516	with a body lift, doesnt this lower your gear shift (auto and manual) on the inside of the truck? i dont know squat about a body lift. (like you didnt notice lol) __________________ 02 Tacoma 4-Dr 4x4 V6 117k miles

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