Well i finally decided on a toytech 2" body lift and it should be here next Thursday but im trying to do the install myself (To cut down on the cost of paying someone else). Can anyone post pics of their bl install? it would be much appreciated.

Thanks
-Cody

 

I used the directions on 4crawler's website:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...ft_HowTo.shtml

Its not hard, I had never done a bl and I did it by myself in my driveway in a couple hours, just remember to get a can of PB blaster and don't smash your finger removing the captive washer like I did. Oh, and loosen the rag joint BEFORE you put the lift on!

 

Thanks Mauzer, thats was the boost of confidence i needed.

 

No problem man, thats what Yotatech is all about

 

haha yes sir! i must admit im not really worried about the whole installing the actual spacer part but the steering column is making me skidish... lol

 

dude ya i want a BL too but im kinda skiddish bout installing it too since ive nvr done it before... not trying to hijack but would u be able to help me install mine once i get it mauzer? i can bring u some beer or something in return for ur help.

 

haha see you guys are lucky! there is noone on this forum that is close 2 where i live. i think there is one onther person from nc... lol

 

Body lifts are a fairly simple straight foward install . If it is a good lift it will have a tech/install sheet with it , just follow it and it will go in easy as pie . I have done many of them on all different trucks and all where easy .

 

Wish you were closer to Asheville, I'd help you. But don't worry, going by 4crawlers instructions you'll have no problem. It's really not that hard.

 

asheville isn't that far from the house. im in granite, close to hickory. nice to see someone is close. lol

 

my '88 has a 4" lift. Beware of cables and hoses that might wind up too short! My clutch line and speedo cable were a victims. Replaced it with Russells -3 fittings for brakes and bulkhead fitting to go from the hard line off the firewall to the slave clyinder.

 

Yeah just use 4crawlers instructions, they were the easiest for me to understand. I did it in the middle of winter in my garage without any heat.

 

Trickiest thing was getting the front bumper off and then back on. Other than that I think everything was cake. I used a floor jack and a whole lot of 2x4

 

Yeah man no prob, just let me know when you get it

 

Anyone done the radiater drop bracket? is it a pain in the butt? or easy as pie to?

 

I only had to remove the "clipped on" piece on my lower shroud, but I'm running a 1.5".

But it shouldn't be hard (I think the radiator may even have pre-drilled holes 2" lower) the radiator is only held in by 4 bolts and they are easy to access (I replaced my radiator a few months ago and it was simple to remove)

 

^Sweet! i hope i just have to remove the bottom shroud like yours. the bl should be here thurs. and im excited/ nervous about puttin it on. lol

 

2" bl sounds really nice dont forget to post pics when its done

 

The steering shaft extension is easy, don't stress at all about that. Took me ~5 minutes for that part. The most time consuming part of the whole install was removing the door jam panels to get to the bolts, so yeah, it was cake. With a 2" BL you'll need to do the radiator drop. You should also keep an eye on your stock airbox because it may crack because it will not line up good with the air tube afterwards.

 

iv thought about stacking washers under the airbox so it will line up right. and the kit comes with the radiator drop. does anyone know if thts a PITA?

ooh and what abou the shift lincage? mine an auto so... should i be good?