Body lift time: Help me decide how high

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Dec 1, 2003 | 06:28 AM

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AznSky

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Yeah, I think you are right Tom. The 96 is the only year requiring them. Just my luck.

You know what that means? Time to switch everything over to the 2000

Dec 1, 2003 | 06:35 AM

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I cant, the 2000 is gone tonight!

Dec 1, 2003 | 06:48 AM

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Yeah, I think you are right Tom. The 96 is the only year requiring them. Just my luck.

You dont really NEED them, but they are definitely a good safety measure. Im surprised no one with a 96 has gotten T-Boned and sued Toyota for not putting a body mount there. The freakin mounting points/holes are all made...just some moron on the assembly line fell asleep and didnt weld it on.

Still say 2'', the only noticeable difference will be a little more fram showing under your truck. You're going to have to move the sliders up anyway...why not 2inches

FYI for those of you mentioning Center of Gravity:
Suspension lift -> changes center of gravity
Body Lift -> minimal change as the bulk of your weight stays in the same spoit ie. frame and ENGINE.

Dec 1, 2003 | 07:20 AM

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Do It Right

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Brian-

If I go 1” do I really need the bumper brackets for $60? The 1” kit with everything is $168 according to Roger. Anything above that, and I get into the $230 range.

If the brackets were omitted, cost would be significantly reduced (-$60). What do you think? Just do it right?

I got my whole kit for $166 shipped! And yes, do it right and don't be a cheapo!

Dec 1, 2003 | 07:22 AM

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Woo hoo

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Originally posted by <96 Runner>
You can help me with the headers Rob.

I think 1" is a good idea. If I want to go up from there I will go OME or something (and then get bigger tires).

I am still confused about the body mount Bracket thing...

Here is what Roger sent me regarding pricing...

96 4Runner Body Lift Kit:
Kit: Cost/1" Cost/2" Cost/3"
D $ 73.00 $ 87.00 $101.00 (Ult. blocks+h/w only)
F $ 83.00 $ 97.00 $111.00 (Kit D + front bumper brkt)
SE $ 25.00 $ 32.50 40.00 (Steering Extension)
RAD $ 10.00* $ 10.00 $ 10.00 (Radiator Drop Bracket)
BB $ 60.00 $ 60.00 $ 60.00 (9th/10th Body Mount Brackets)
COLOR $ 10.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 (Custom color lift blocks)
HD/HW $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 (Upgrade hardware to Grade8)
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Typical Kit $168.00 $199.50 $221.00 + shipping**
F+SE+BB F+SE+BB+RAD..... (Typical kit contents)

What is the body mount bracket? That is what I was talking about. Thanks.

Read what Cebby said about counting up your brackets and see if you need two more. No need for a radiator drop bracket as I did a 2" and didn't NEED it. I can't see how your 1" would be more than my 2" was.

Dec 1, 2003 | 08:59 AM

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I say go with the 1-incher, based on how you use your Runner, Christian. I doubt you'll need to move your sliders up with only one inch, any more then maybe...

SteveO installed the 1" kit and said it was one of the easiest mods he's ever done. He did have some info on his site http://hunt4steve.com/off-road/upgrades.htm

The only place it would be really noticeable is the trailer hitch, if you go more than 1", the hitch will look like its too low...Just my $.02

Dec 1, 2003 | 10:04 AM

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I agree. I dont want to move the sliders, and I dont run a trailer hitch anyway. So, the 1" is sounding like the best choice.

Thanks to everyone for their insight.