my body lift now complete and learned a lot along the way. I had my buddy Slava of Quality Auto (formerly with Irbis) install it.

Here is a shot straight on showing the gap of the ARB bumper. No I really don't think I will move the bumper for now...

second shot shows clearance of the sliders-this is why folks say to get the lift first then the sliders. Lots of room now to work around under there.

I had also ordered the poly bushings for the body mounts but discovered my Runner was equipped with a strange variation of the mounts-so the bushings did not match up. Just went with the 1" body lift instead .

A small hiccup we encountered was clearance for the 5 speed manual tranny. The even gears (2 and 4) did not want to engage properly. I had to open up the center console and remove the shifter knobs to get at the lower rubber boots. I removed the 4 sheet metal screws that hold the metal bezel piece in place against the body.

This was covered in 4crawler.com instructions under "Shifter Modifications" and Roger Brown himself answered every question I had almost in real time online. Very glad I did this lift and even more glad I did not attempt to install it myself.

 

I have Roger's 1.5" body lift kit on a 92 pickup. Normally not a fan of body lift but I 3.4 swapped and I didnt want to cut the hood. No ill effects thus far, and it MUCHO easier to work on components under the truck.

Also, when I install my dual cases later this month, I can get Budbuilt to custom bend me a crossmember that will tuck the transfer case up a bit higher with having to buy a rotated adapter..........at least thats the plan.

 

built my front bumper w/o solid specs on winch dimensions (stupid) and may need to put a 1" body lift (tire fitment as well). point is, if anyone can point me in the direction of some good 85 picks with a 1" bl i would greatly appreciate it...

 

Hey Ron did you go with a 1" ?

I'm afraid my ARB is gonna look the same after a bodylift.

 

Here is a '94 pickup w/ ARB bumper and 1" body lift:

- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...ackets/11.html

Gap is not very noticeable, I think the owner hit some of the exposed sheet metal (normally hidden by the stock bumper) w/ black paint to make it look uniform.

 

well the thing is, I've already got close to a half inch gap from stock. Dunno why, but just ended up that way. I'm going 1" regardless, but sucks cus if I wanted to go more down the line I'll have to fab those arb mounts.. which I don't wanna get too far from the center of the frame for winching even if the end plate is welded.

 

I've had a 3in BL on my 1991 2nd gen 4Runner since 1992. To date, the only problem I've had with it is the 2 rear mounts rusted through the floor. A quick trip to the garage, 2 welded in, 4in x 6in 1/4in metal plates and we are as good as new. And this only happened last year and probably because I missed a few years of undercoating. As far as the CG issue...never had a problem. I'm running 33s on 8in wide rims, not rubbing what so ever. Just my 2cents worth...

 

Hey Ron...that gap between your ARB and body looks massive lol.

you said you installed a 1" body lift..but it looks more like a 2" or 2.5" lol

anybody else notice that?

i like your runner though Ron

 

Drill new holes in the bumper for a 1". Here's mine: (I've yanked Jeeps out with it like that too and it's solid as hell)

 

thanks camo but I can't take any credit for the install itself-I just whipped out the wallet

yah mine is an inch but the blocks measure more like 1.25 when you first get them. Honestly I am inclined to leave as is -it gives the body more room to not get pinched up when off roading for example. Brian has the correct solution however.

 

I'll have to look into that Brian..

so is anyone selling there 1" ?