How to Lift Body when Sliders already present
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How to Lift Body when Sliders already present
I'm trying to do this body lift, and in the instructions it says to use a Hi lift jack in conjunction with a block of wood. Well my sliders are already on, I don't think I can get the Hi-lift that close to the body to lift it off properly.
Should I get one of the hydraulic jacks, and stack some wood on there, and try it that way?
Any other suggestions would be appreciated
thanks
Should I get one of the hydraulic jacks, and stack some wood on there, and try it that way?
Any other suggestions would be appreciated
thanks
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Originally Posted by sdastg1
Should I get one of the hydraulic jacks, and stack some wood on there, and try it that way?
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Originally Posted by sdastg1
Should I get one of the hydraulic jacks, and stack some wood on there, and try it that way?
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I used the stock bottle jack and a black of wood. Just make sure what ever you put the bottle jack on is strong enough to hold your truck. We tryed some boards on top of a spare tire. The weight broke right thur the boards.
hope it helps.
pretty easy.
I think I hi lift would not work very good with or with out sliders. Unless you dont care about denting you body.
hope it helps.
pretty easy.
I think I hi lift would not work very good with or with out sliders. Unless you dont care about denting you body.
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correct me if i'm wrong guys, but wont a BL w/ an already welded on slider not look that great b/c now the body will be higher than the sliders? i imagine if looks are not a big concern, then no problem.
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It might. But the only reason I'm doing the body lift now is so that I can order the correct size rear bumper from steve now. As soon as these tires wear down, I want to run 35" tires. Hence the need for the BL.
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You can also use a floor jack and wooden blocking:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...l#Installation
The sliders can be cut off and re-welded up higher once the lift is installed.
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...l#Installation
The sliders can be cut off and re-welded up higher once the lift is installed.
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Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5
correct me if i'm wrong guys, but wont a BL w/ an already welded on slider not look that great b/c now the body will be higher than the sliders? i imagine if looks are not a big concern, then no problem.
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we put some 4x4s in between the sliders and used a floor jack.
IMO, sliders look better when theres some room between the body and the sliders. my buddy runs a 2" body and he got his sliders built so that there was about 2" between the sliders and the body and they look great!
IMO, sliders look better when theres some room between the body and the sliders. my buddy runs a 2" body and he got his sliders built so that there was about 2" between the sliders and the body and they look great!
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correct me if I'm wrong here. The sliders are welded to the frame. I need to loosen the bolts between the frame and the body, and then lift the body off of the frame. How would I be able to lift the frame by placing boards under the sliders and lifting from there?
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Originally Posted by sdastg1
correct me if I'm wrong here. The sliders are welded to the frame. I need to loosen the bolts between the frame and the body, and then lift the body off of the frame. How would I be able to lift the frame by placing boards under the sliders and lifting from there?
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Originally Posted by sdastg1
correct me if I'm wrong here. The sliders are welded to the frame. I need to loosen the bolts between the frame and the body, and then lift the body off of the frame. How would I be able to lift the frame by placing boards under the sliders and lifting from there?
see Jim's post...
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Originally Posted by 4runner4me
I used the stock bottle jack and a black of wood. Just make sure what ever you put the bottle jack on is strong enough to hold your truck. We tryed some boards on top of a spare tire. The weight broke right thur the boards.
hope it helps.
pretty easy.
I think I hi lift would not work very good with or with out sliders. Unless you dont care about denting you body.
hope it helps.
pretty easy.
I think I hi lift would not work very good with or with out sliders. Unless you dont care about denting you body.
i used a hi-lift when putting on my lift, thought it'd be just fine. we used towels to protect the body, but still the process left a very slight dent in the driver's door from the hi-lift touching the body. not a big deal tho, it's out now. so if you're going to use a hi-lift anyone, just be very careful about it.
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ok just picked up a 3 ton hydraulic jack from sears for $50, and a 122 pc tool set for $80.
Let me eat something and I'll get started and post here as I go along
Let me eat something and I'll get started and post here as I go along
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k where is this steering shaft clamp or rag joint that I'm supposed to loosen and then later on insert the extension into?
I looked at the pic in the 4crawler site, but I can't figure out where under the truck I am.
I looked at the pic in the 4crawler site, but I can't figure out where under the truck I am.
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Originally Posted by sdastg1