Installed 1" body lift

[DeepSea]

Wanted a bit more lift without sacrificing ride quality and my CVs as well as additional clearance for my new 305/65R17 MT Deegan 38 tires. Installed Fat Pats 1" body lift Fat Pats Body Lifts - Home which took about 4-5 hours to do. Stoked on how it turned out!

Here are my install notes:

1. The bolts were slightly larger in diameter (3/4" head) than the OEM (18mm head) so we had to drill out all the body holes and washers to make them work. Wasn't a problem at the shop I did this at because they had 18" drill bits but you definitely need to get exact bolts for other 5th gen guys wanting this kit. The length wasn't a problem just the diameter.

2. No need to move nor trim radiator shroud. Didn't affect the fan movement at all.

3. Windshield water reservoir bottle just needs the three bolts taken out and hung/slid out of the way to access the mount. No need to disconnect all the hoses & wiring. I zip-tied it to my UCA.

4. Aluminum front bumper can be moved up exactly one inch via its 8-bolt mounting holes and you have to in order to seam the plastic bumper cover back up tight. If not , you'll have a slight 1/8" gap between bumper and fender. By moving it up you can only use 4 of the 8 original mounting holes. Still plenty strong enough mount though. Weld it if you think differently.

5. No problem with rear bumper (and/or bumper cover) but you'll obviously have a space now between the cover and the frame support so I'll be buying a sheet of 1" foam from a craft store and glue to pre-existing bumper styrofoam support. In order to do this though, the bumper will have to be removed to access.

6. You'll definitely need a magnetic retrieval tool that has a strong pull in order to lift the OEM body mount bolts out, particularly for the front and rear set.

7. All the interior door panels are just snapped in/out but the rear is a bit trickier because you don't want to have to remove the entire panel. We just popped about a 3rd of it back enough for a hand and tool to get in there

8. Be prepared to have plenty patience, especially with carefully removing the OEM inner fender fasteners

 

[mwray8909]

Is it coupled with a 3" lift

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[Engineer]

Is it coupled with a 3" lift

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I assume Tapatalk doesn't show sigs, per his he is lifted 3" on top of the body lift

 

[mwray8909]

Ah, thank you. No it does not show sigs

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[DeepSea]

Is it coupled with a 3" lift

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I assume Tapatalk doesn't show sigs, per his he is lifted 3" onto of the body lift

Yes 4" total. All info is in my signature

 

[NoLight]

Looks good any shifter issues?

 

[DeepSea]

Looks good any shifter issues?

None!

 

[hawaiianryan]

Sick build!!!

Wanted a bit more lift and additional clearance for my new 305/65R17 MT Deegan 38 tires. Installed Fat Pats 1" body lift Fat Pats Body Lifts - Home which took about 4-5 hours to do. Stoked on how it turned out!

 

[mrblah]

any issues with the rear bumper/hatch area not lining up correctly after 1 inch body lift.?

 

[fbksurferjoe]

any issues with the rear bumper/hatch area not lining up correctly after 1 inch body lift.?

I read about this issue somewhere else. Something about there being a large gap between the rear bumper and the supporting member underneath it. Not sure if it was on a 1" lift though.

 

[mrblah]

I read about this issue somewhere else. Something about there being a large gap between the rear bumper and the supporting member underneath it. Not sure if it was on a 1" lift though.

I think it was a youtuber or something...... that basically turned me off from body lifts. However, I can't pinpoint where I saw/read about it either

 

[Tlowe]

Wanted a bit more lift and additional clearance for my new 305/65R17 MT Deegan 38 tires. Installed Fat Pats 1" body lift Fat Pats Body Lifts - Home which took about 4-5 hours to do. Stoked on how it turned out!

I'm expecting a video about it on your youtube soon! Your videos are absolutely top notch and I am super curious about these blocks. I knew it was possible but I hadnt seen a definite "kit" yet. I find it quite hard to believe that the only thing that cause interference or is affected by spreading the body and frame apart by an inch is the steering shaft.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

I think it was a youtuber or something...... that basically turned me off from body lifts. However, I can't pinpoint where I saw/read about it either

About 1" is the rough maximum you can go before the rear bumper really looks funky. I have a 1.5" on my 4th gen and there's a slight downward turn towards the floor on my "step", it's not entirely noticeable but there is a little bit more of a gap from the bottom edge of the door to the "step" on the bumper skin.

But I've stepped on it and used it with no issues.

 

[wfo9]

You can add some padding under the bumper... it's just Styrofoam from the factory.

1" starts messing with the fan shroud clearance with engine torque... typically. 1/2" is no issue for sure. 1" little things start to be noticed...

It's fine to clear tires.. beside that no real benefit besides looks.... I once thought it would raise the gas tank for more clerance. but it is not strapped to the body at all. Strictly the frame.

I may end up doing a 1/2" up front after I get the LT on up front. Should allow for a bit more up travel before being in to the fender.

 

[DeepSea]

any issues with the rear bumper/hatch area not lining up correctly after 1 inch body lift.?

I read about this issue somewhere else. Something about there being a large gap between the rear bumper and the supporting member underneath it. Not sure if it was on a 1" lift though.

I think it was a youtuber or something...... that basically turned me off from body lifts. However, I can't pinpoint where I saw/read about it either

About 1" is the rough maximum you can go before the rear bumper really looks funky. I have a 1.5" on my 4th gen and there's a slight downward turn towards the floor on my "step", it's not entirely noticeable but there is a little bit more of a gap from the bottom edge of the door to the "step" on the bumper skin.

But I've stepped on it and used it with no issues.

You can add some padding under the bumper... it's just Styrofoam from the factory.

1" starts messing with the fan shroud clearance with engine torque... typically. 1/2" is no issue for sure. 1" little things start to be noticed...

It's fine to clear tires.. beside that no real benefit besides looks.... I once thought it would raise the gas tank for more clerance. but it is not strapped to the body at all. Strictly the frame.

I may end up doing a 1/2" up front after I get the LT on up front. Should allow for a bit more up travel before being in to the fender.

Steering shaft has plenty room and no issues with the rear bumper/hatch lining up at all aside from the plastic bumper cover not sitting directly on the styrofoam but my plan is to buy a 1" sheet from a craft store, make a template, and glue it down to the pre-existing one.

Yes, 1" is the maximum body lift without modifications to both bumper brackets. Also, I had no issue with the fan nor shroud rubbing at all. Not sure why you think engine torque would be reduced?

I simply wanted a little more lift for looks as well as clearance for my 33x12.5 MTs but still had to do the body mount chop.

 

[DeepSea]

Few more pics

 

[Saker]

1" starts messing with the fan shroud clearance with engine torque... typically. 1/2" is no issue for sure. 1" little things start to be noticed...

....... Also, I had no issue with the fan nor shroud rubbing at all. Not sure why you think engine torque would be reduced?

I don't see where he stated "reduced"....
I do think he was referring to....... when the engine torques, it could possibly cause contact fan to shroud.

 

[deedubb]

I may end up doing a 1/2" up front after I get the LT on up front. Should allow for a bit more up travel before being in to the fender.

Can you do a partial body lift in the front like that? Would you use 2 or 4 of the 8 spacers that come with the BL kit?

 

[Ph3n0m427]

Few more pics

Did you cut your fan shroud or just took out the spacer where the screws go to hold it in place?

I have the same BL from Pat and I like it, only issue on a limited or early 5th gen is that the bottom part or front bumper cover wont line up correctly with the holes and the top of the back bumper isnt as sturdy so i had to add padding to make it solid

 

[toku58]

does the new tires stick out from the fenders? That was the size I originally wanted but I got the 285 KM2's like your old set up, because of Recon.