True, but... the 1" BL will make locating the motor mounts MUCH easier (note how many times Mike had to R&R the motor. The kicker is finding room for the crossover pipe, while having room to not roast the firewall nor your e-brake cable. It really will make things infinitely easier, even 1").

You really won't notice any difference with the BL. But you will as soon as you work on anything. It is worth it IMHO.

-Bill
'87 4Runner w/ '96 5VZ-FE, 'Red Chili II'
'97 Taco XtraCab 3RZ-FE, 'BlackBean'
TLCA # 13257, Rising Sun 4x4 Club Land Use Coordinator
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