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AZkid 11-19-2009 10:45 PM

just get tube thats the same diameter and get it stock legnth + 4 inches (get the extra inch so you can trm it to perfect size after body lift is installed)



and what do you mean how do i throw it all together? lol

MuddfreaksOffroad 11-19-2009 10:48 PM

well ... how do i install the tube? and dont the tube need to be a tad bit smaller or bigger then the real gas tank tube?? that way i can clamp it?? and do i just buy any metal?? or should i go with plastic that gas wont eat threw?

and what i mean is how do i put the tube in there do i disconnect it from the bed or ??? do you have a link that can tell me? lol sorry

AZkid 11-19-2009 10:54 PM

its basically a tube screwed into the gas tank door, and one into the gas tank, nothing complicate, just crawl under your truck and take a look, it makes it alot easier, if i still had the truck id take pics and show you,

get the SAME SIZE tube, and get some seal all, seal it up real nice at the ends of the tubes,

well im off to bed, ill try to get on in the morning, any questions for me, just post in here, or PM me

MuddfreaksOffroad 11-19-2009 10:56 PM

alright thanks ill give it a shot tommorrow if i need help ill ask thank you very much you been very helpful!

MuddfreaksOffroad 11-20-2009 09:27 PM

update on my truck so i lifted it had a issue wiht the throttle cables, now my steering in broke!!! um not the acutal steer just where the steering wheel assembly connects to the steering box or rac and pinion if thats what everone else calls it, if anyone has ideas let me konw please i love this truck i would love to keep it lifted but if not then i am taking the lift off. Um what happen is i was backing into my drive way and the steering just like gave way i looked at it and its the rubber connector peice that connects the steering assembly from the cab to the steering componets. ( sorry i dont know the exact names ) so i am going to napa n call around see if i can get a extension and also a new rubber piece along with new bolts. but if you could help me out that would be great!!!!

Built2Grind 11-21-2009 03:39 AM

did your kit come with a steering extension? kind like this http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...BodyLift44.jpg

4Crawler 11-21-2009 06:13 AM


Originally Posted by Northwestwheeling09 (Post 51286602)
oh i dont mind it shorter its alright, and where do i get that extender???? lol

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...LeverExt01.jpg

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...LeverExt02.jpg

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...lTransmissions

MuddfreaksOffroad 11-23-2009 10:02 PM

well i found out i cant order just the steering extension or the gas tank extension so i am going to buy a new body lift kit cuz it will come with it all its only 140 and then i am prob going to put on 29x9.5 maxxis big horns or maybe super swampers but i am not sure yet cost is a issue there and i might be getting a 1980 toyota 4x4 std cab this winter so that will limit how much i put into my lil truck. BUT either way after i get my 4x4 i am going to finish my 2wd.

AZkid 11-24-2009 07:34 AM


Originally Posted by Northwestwheeling09 (Post 51290169)
well i found out i cant order just the steering extension or the gas tank extension so i am going to buy a new body lift kit cuz it will come with it all its only 140 and then i am prob going to put on 29x9.5 maxxis big horns or maybe super swampers but i am not sure yet cost is a issue there and i might be getting a 1980 toyota 4x4 std cab this winter so that will limit how much i put into my lil truck. BUT either way after i get my 4x4 i am going to finish my 2wd.

pretty sure if you look hard enough youll find it

Leg0nd 11-24-2009 01:08 PM

got a couple of 80's and 81's that need a whole lot of work done to them around my house for pretty cheap. but then again i live in GA. and I got mine for $320 lol. still ran etc. just had a cracked head :(

MuddfreaksOffroad 11-24-2009 03:14 PM

AZkid what you mean ill find it? find what? lol the parts for the body lift? lol well i called around i cant get them new no one will break up the kit for liablity issues which is fine i am going to save up and get the actual body kit lift. and as far as the 4x4 i have an eye on a 1980 std cab that i want really bad it runs great drives great but its a 4 speed id rather have a 5 speed but anyways i just need to wait till x mas to see what i can get cuz i want that truck!!! lol it has a cam in it a weber carb and i believe a headmen header. so yeah its awesome not hte best looking but its a 4x4

Leg0nd 11-24-2009 06:39 PM


Originally Posted by Northwestwheeling09 (Post 51290784)
r as the 4x4 i have an eye on a 1980 std cab that i want really bad it runs great drives great but its a 4 speed id rather have a 5 speed ...4x4

from what I have heard, if you decide to put big tires on it, lift it etc. then the 5 speed is useless. I hear the 5th gear drops out after you get to a certain tire size. I have a 4 speed in my 81 and can still run 75 with the stock gearing. It howls a lil bit, but it's not too loud, lol. I try to stay between 65 and 70 though.

4Crawler 11-24-2009 07:02 PM


Originally Posted by Northwestwheeling09 (Post 51290784)
AZkid what you mean ill find it? find what? lol the parts for the body lift? lol well i called around i cant get them new no one will break up the kit for liablity issues which is fine i am going to save up and get the actual body kit lift.

Steering shaft extension available below (and all by itself):
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...#RecircBallExt

For the gas tank filler extension, see if you can find what you need at a good auto parts store:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...To.shtml#Hoses

MuddfreaksOffroad 11-25-2009 08:43 AM

thanks and well it says 50 plus shipping thats a lil spendy i might as well spend the extra 90 for all the other parts i need and the right setup. see i want saftey and functionality SO ... that is a way to go but i would perfer to buy the new kit. i mean theres other lil things i need too. THANK YOU THO. ill keep you updated on how my truck goes tho!! lol

AZkid 11-25-2009 08:56 AM


Originally Posted by Northwestwheeling09 (Post 51291426)
thanks and well it says 50 plus shipping thats a lil spendy i might as well spend the extra 90 for all the other parts i need and the right setup. see i want saftey and functionality SO ... that is a way to go but i would perfer to buy the new kit. i mean theres other lil things i need too. THANK YOU THO. ill keep you updated on how my truck goes tho!! lol

incase you dont know, that guy, 4cralwer, is pretty darn high up in my book, if i ever need a how to thread, he has it, he has one on jsut about everything,

MuddfreaksOffroad 11-25-2009 09:53 AM

oh well thank you lol and thank you 4crawler i realize that he found me single parts but i want a full kit now cuz i need new bushings lol but thanks 4crawler!! and AZ! lol um basically i need the throttle moutning bracket, new bushings, the steering and gas thank extentinos and i a new steering coupler!

4Crawler 11-25-2009 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by Northwestwheeling09 (Post 51291426)
thanks and well it says 50 plus shipping thats a lil spendy i might as well spend the extra 90 for all the other parts i need and the right setup. see i want saftey and functionality SO ... that is a way to go but i would perfer to buy the new kit. i mean theres other lil things i need too. THANK YOU THO. ill keep you updated on how my truck goes tho!! lol

Just a correction, it is only $35 plus $7 shipping for the recirc. ball extension, that is typically all you need with a 3" body lift.

But yes, if you need all those other parts, then a whole kit may be a good deal.

AZkid 11-25-2009 11:14 AM


Originally Posted by Northwestwheeling09 (Post 51291518)
oh well thank you lol and thank you 4crawler i realize that he found me single parts but i want a full kit now cuz i need new bushings lol but thanks 4crawler!! and AZ! lol um basically i need the throttle moutning bracket, new bushings, the steering and gas thank extentinos and i a new steering coupler!


look for a used kit online THAT HAS EVERYTHING :)

4Crawler 11-25-2009 01:01 PM


Originally Posted by Northwestwheeling09 (Post 51291518)
but i want a full kit now cuz i need new bushings

Most body lift kits do not come with new body mount bushings, they are typically separate, so just be advised to check that out. Folks often confuse the body lift blocks and the body mount bushings, those are two separate things and they have two different purposes.

MuddfreaksOffroad 11-25-2009 07:22 PM

ill double check i believe that the kit i am getting has them but ill call 4 wheel performance tommorrow to double check thanks. but unfortunately to lack of me havin a job and my unemployment going down in amount per week i might have to wait till christmas so i am taking off the body lift cuz well i dont have the right parts fixing the steering and then ill be ok i will be able to drive it again. BUT no matter what i am getting the lift kit i just need the extra money right now for bills and what not. thank you guys tho alot im learning ALOT off this site that i thought i already new alot bout lol


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