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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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Question body lift help for 3rd gen.

ive looked everywhere for a 3" body lift and cannot find one anywhere if anyone knows something about where i could find one it be great.
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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You need to go right over to Roger Brown's website, he has all the info you need:

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...it.shtml#FAQ12
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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All you need to know is listed below...

Refer to the "Typical Kits" listed below, contents vary with lift height. The Typical Kit
contains the parts generally required to install the body lift and and this is what most
folks "typically" order, thus the name "Typical Kit". Feel free to add/subtract parts as
needed from the Typical Kit.

General body lift kit info:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/BodyLiftKit.shtml

Body Lift Kit Installation Instructions:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...ft_HowTo.shtml
Add $2.00 for a printed copy included with your kit, or print your own copy

Body Lift Kit Pricing Info:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/BodyLiftPricing.txt
Code:
1997-2002 3rd Gen 4Runner/Surf Body Lift Kits:
  Kit:           Cost/1"  Cost/2"  Cost/3"
  ------------------------------------------
  B              $ 48.00  $ 62.00  $ 76.00  (Ult. blocks)
  D              $ 73.00  $ 87.00  $101.00  (Kit B + std. h/w)
  F              $ 83.00  $ 97.00  $111.00  (Kit D + front bumper brkt)
  SE             $ 25.00  $ 32.50  $ 40.00  (Steering Extension)
  RAD            $ 20.00* $ 20.00  $ 20.00  (Radiator Drop Bracket)
  P              $140.00  $140.00  $140.00  (Poly body mount bushings)
  CLR            $ 10.00  $ 10.00  $ 10.00  (Custom color lift blocks)
  HD             $ 15.00  $ 15.00  $ 15.00  (Upgrade Gr8 Hardware, rec'd on 2"+) 
  SL                 n/a  $ 15.00  $ 20.00  (Shift Lever extension/per lever)
  DOC		 $  2.00  $  2.00  $ 2.00   (Printed installation notes)
  ----------------------------------------
  Typical Kit    $108.00  $129.50  $171.00  + shipping**
                 F+SE     F+SE     F+SE+RAD  (Typical kit contents)
  Note: 3" lift may require extending gas tank filler hoses, see:
        http://4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/Docs/BodyLift_HowTo.shtml#Hoses
Notes:
- If you have trouble with the columns not lining up, be sure to select a
"mono-spaced" font for your e-mail reader, such as "Courier"
- See above referenced file for description of the kit letters
- Kits B/D/F/H are mutually exclusive, that is kits F and H include kit D/B
- For ordering information, please provide a list of items desired and a shipping
destination (as noted below).
(*) Optional at that height
(**) Zip code/country needed for shipping and sales tax calculation
With the list of items and destination a total price and ordering instructions
will be furnished.
(***) Requires drilling, 2"+ flip stock bumper brackets & redrill holes
Front bumper bracket on 2000+ 4Runner/2001+ Tacoma, will need to remove
or raise the inner bumper for the outer bumper to clear when lifted
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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What Roger said


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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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Radiator Drop Bracket
What does this look like? Typical 2" kit should definitely include it as I'm seeing 15-20F hotter temperatures after the kit.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 06:27 AM
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Pictures, instrcutions and other radiator relocation options are on the web page:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...shtml#Radiator
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 4Crawler
Pictures, instrcutions and other radiator relocation options are on the web page:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...shtml#Radiator
"To relocate this radiator, you can drill 4 new mounting holes in the sheet metal then re-attach the radiator using the stock fasteners in the new holes."

I can see drilling 2 new top holes, but the 2 bottom, are they not blocked by the bumper supports welded to the body?
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:36 PM
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May not apply to all vehicles/years, some have existing holes that may be used and you don't need to get exactly a 2" offset, so a little less or a little more might do the trick. But in any event a drop bracket kit can always be ordered if desired. Most folks don't "typically" order the brkt. kit with the 2" lift, so it is not part of the "typical" 2" kit (it is part of the typical 3" kit). It can be ordered and installed separately if needed.
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 07:51 AM
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Yeah it's because most folks don't have an ODBII reader and don't know that it runs much hotter without the drop
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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At your request, I have added the radiator brkt. kit to the list of items for the typical 2" kit:

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...shtml#GenIII.2
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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Well, if anybody has the 2” BL already and radiator at stock location here’s how to do an easy drop without any drilling and minimal extra hardware.

Step 1: take out 4 bolts holding the radiator, it’s hanging by the hangers seen with the blue arrow. Don’t attempt this without a full set of ratchet extension and an elbow piece, unless you want to take the bumper off.

Step 2: Move the radiator 2” down as shown.

Step 3: Replace the 2 top bolts.



Step 4: The bottom bolt location do not align of course, but a smaller bolt with washers is more than enough for this small and light radiator.



Step 5: Put the plastic piece on the bottom of the shroud back and enjoy factory cooling again.

Pictures are royalty free if anyone wants them.
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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Great pictures, had the description on the install page for years but never any photos. Apparently not obvious to everyone, so the photos should help:

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...oyotaRadiators
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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It's the 21st century. Nobody has attention spans anymore to read big blocks of black and white.
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