Removing Body Lift

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Removing Body Lift #1010721 10/13/10 02:26 AM

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toyT100

Wheeler

I currently have a 3" BL on my T and am trying to remove it. I dont have any of the original mounts or bolts. Any ideas on how to proceed, obviously I have to buy a new body mount kit but will that include bolts? If not where is the best place to get a complete set and also any idea as to how much they run?
Thanks for the help

Re: Removing Body Lift [Re: toyT100] #1010722 10/13/10 05:32 PM

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Eureka, CA

Kookadala

Rock Warrior

Dont forget the other issues you will have to deal with, like removing the 4 wheel drive shifter, cutting it and rewelding it shorter, the same with the tranny shifter linkage. You also might need a new firewall gasket where the steering goes through, and remove the steering extension and radiator lift supports. I guess you leave the floor shifter longer without much problem, but the rest of the stuff needs to be done.

96 T100 4x4 - 35's, 4" SL, 2" BL, 4.88s, ARBs, custom bumper & E9000 winch, etc.
99 F-350 4x4 superduty supercab turbodiesel longbed

Re: Removing Body Lift [Re: Kookadala] #1010723 10/14/10 05:07 AM

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Fairbanks, Alaska

kewlynx

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Add brake lines and look to see what you might have for diff-drop and shocks under there.

Bolts could probably be had at NAPA. Might consider Roger Brown's one inch BL spacers, so you can at least get to your starter and top tranny bolts in the future.

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Re: Removing Body Lift [Re: toyT100] #1010724 10/14/10 09:15 AM

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League City, TX

BamZipPow

Mudrunner

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/BodyLiftKit.shtml#FAQ11

1998 T-100 Xtra cab SR5 2WD Auto; Roadmaster Active Suspension; Yokohama Geolander HT-S; lowered air dam; full belly pan; 4? diffuser; 11" side skirts; dual transmission coolers; 67% grill blocked; Auto-RX'd; ScanGauge II/Ultra-Gauge

Re: Removing Body Lift [Re: BamZipPow] #1010725 10/15/10 01:19 AM

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toyT100

Wheeler

Thanks for the links! Funny those showed up, I had already been looking there to start with!! In everyone's opioion which would look best, or would there even be a dif? I am switching to 33x10.50R15 BFG AT's. I have a 1.5" BJ spacer installed and dont know if I should drop down to a 1" BL or just stock height? Lemme know what you think (pics always help too!)

Re: Removing Body Lift [Re: toyT100] #1010726 10/15/10 01:37 AM

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Fairbanks, Alaska

kewlynx

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I'd maintain the 1" lift for the reasons I cited above, esp if you plan on keeping the rig for awhile. I also think with the mild lift the 33's might look right at home under there.

Not sure of the geometry with the BJ spacers; might be able to just leave those on there.

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