Bodylift done, is this normal??

[Lignum]

So, I got my Toytec lift for my 2000 T4R in the mail today. I didn't have time to install the suspension lift so I just installed the BL. The middle body mount looks weird to me. It is the same on both sides but it isn't touching the rubber bushing, is it normal?

Also, anyone have any cool ideas on how to lift the bumper back up?

 

[rdgt4r]

yeah thats normal for sure. My kid came with a bumper bracket to raise up that one inch from RB not sure if toytec does that or not.

 

[A10MileHusker]

I would have guessed that its not normal because I didn't have that much clearance between my bushings and frame when I installed my BL but I have a 4th gen so I dont know...

I think rdgt4r was saying that its normal for the bumper to be low not about the middle points. But I could be completely wrong..

 

[rdgt4r]

I just did my 1" BL and the middle bushings sit like that its the way its designed weird but so are a lot of things in life.

 

[brian2sun]

My mounts look like that too. BTW, I think 4Crawler is one of, if not the only one who makes bumper lifts. You can order them from the website.

Toyota 4Runner/Hilux Surf Body Lift Kit Pricing/Ordering Page
(scroll down a ways)

 

[manhunter]

My lift points just in the middle of the body did that as well, but I was able to get the spacer further up in the bushing some how and get it up snug, just can't recall what I did. On the bumper, you will need to order some brackets like was said from 4crawler. They basically raise the connecting points 1", and when you reinstall the bumper, it is being lifted the one inch. They will run you about $15 or so.

 

[Lignum]

Thanks fo all the info guys. I just ordered the front bumper bracket from 4crawler. I wonder why toytec doesn't have the option to include a bracket. I'm lookin at you Derrick.... >:-[

 

[Duhockey]

yeah thats normal for sure. My kid came with a bumper bracket to raise up that one inch from RB not sure if toytec does that or not.

Their kit came without a bumper lift bracket??

If toytec doesnt make one, they need to...

Ill talk to Ric or Darrick and see

 

[Blackdot]

So after looking at these pictures I'm pretty sure my new to me 4R has a body lift installed. I'm pretty much a noob when it comes to anything lifted, so when I purchased the truck I thought the gap between the front bumper and body was normal. Guess not. I'm still a little skeptical on my truck having a body lift though, how would I be able to tell for sure. Can someone post a pic of the before and after of the BL lift? Especially showing the bumper gap. Thanks.

 

[proudrunner]

Yes it is normal I also have the same body lift from toytech. Those bushing also help the running boards more than anything else. It does look kind of weird not making contact with the body but that is how they are set up.

 

[rdgt4r]

So after looking at these pictures I'm pretty sure my new to me 4R has a body lift installed. I'm pretty much a noob when it comes to anything lifted, so when I purchased the truck I thought the gap between the front bumper and body was normal. Guess not. I'm still a little skeptical on my truck having a body lift though, how would I be able to tell for sure. Can someone post a pic of the before and after of the BL lift? Especially showing the bumper gap. Thanks.

the easiest way to tell is to look at a body mount and look whats in between the cab body and the bushing if there is a spacer made of aluminum or a poly material then you have a BL. also if there is a gap in the rear fender well between the body and frame of more than an inch then chances are you have a BL.

 

[Lignum]

So after looking at these pictures I'm pretty sure my new to me 4R has a body lift installed. I'm pretty much a noob when it comes to anything lifted, so when I purchased the truck I thought the gap between the front bumper and body was normal. Guess not. I'm still a little skeptical on my truck having a body lift though, how would I be able to tell for sure. Can someone post a pic of the before and after of the BL lift? Especially showing the bumper gap. Thanks.

If you look at my pic up top with the bumper off, I have the driver's side mount on and the other is not. It is the little white hockey puck thing to the lower right of the radiator.

 

[BIG EYE]

So, do you have any pics of your truck with just the body lift installed? All the pics i find when searching have a bodylift and a suspension lift.

Also, how difficult is the install?

 

[Lignum]

Ya I will go take some right now.

 

[Lignum]

So, do you have any pics of your truck with just the body lift installed? All the pics i find when searching have a bodylift and a suspension lift.

Also, how difficult is the install?

The install was not hard at all, I did it by myself with a highlift jack in my driveway and it took about 4 hours. These are the instructions I used 3rd Gen 4Runner Body Lift Installation

Here is a before pic.

Here is an after

Bumper gap

The tire rubs here!!!!!!!

Blackdot, This is what your mount will look like if you have a body llift.

 

[Mr. Leary]

Not sure if access to the spare tire is compromised by a 1" BL, but it is on bigger boosts. To add to what has already been mentioned, 4Crawler is a great place to find ideas. Roger Brown has done everything you can do to a 1st gen, and there are plenty of things on there for 3rd gens as well. Most are cheap and require modest amounts of time.

 

[Lignum]

Not sure if access to the spare tire is compromised by a 1" BL, but it is on bigger boosts. To add to what has already been mentioned, 4Crawler is a great place to find ideas. Roger Brown has done everything you can do to a 1st gen, and there are plenty of things on there for 3rd gens as well. Most are cheap and require modest amounts of time.

I haven't tried to remove my spare yet. I will see if I can soon and let everyone know what happens! Mr. Brown just sent me an email telling me my order was good on my bumper lift!!:cheers:

 

[Blackdot]

The install was not hard at all, I did it by myself with a highlift jack in my driveway and it took about 4 hours. These are the instructions I used 3rd Gen 4Runner Body Lift Installation

Here is a before pic.

Here is an after

Bumper gap

The tire rubs here!!!!!!!

Blackdot, This is what your mount will look like if you have a body llift.

Lignum, thanks for the pictures. Pretty sure I have a body lift my mounts like like yours. My bumper gap is not as pronounced as yours so maybe who ever did it also installed a bumper lift. Your 4R looks great!

 

[manhunter]

If you have the cable drop spare tire clamp that you stick the rod in the hole from the outside of the rear bumper - it no longer lines up with the body lift. It is attached to the frame and not the body, so it didn't get lifted. I know this because I just took mine off the roof from the roof rack to place back under, and found out. I drilled a .5" hole below the original hole at an angle toward the spare tire holder and was able to line the rod up with the part you stick it into for cranking. This may vary with the different generations though, that is how my 02 3rd gen is.