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Isuzu_Man03 · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 23:34 Post subject: 3" body lift

Hi all, I'm in the process of getting a 3" body lift kit. Does owt need extending or adjusting? After I've done the lift.

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TrooperDan · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:30 Post subject:

yeah your legs Laughing

brake lines front and rear, handbrake cable to disconnect from trailing arms, fuel lines, steering column will be at max stretch, rad hoses, vac hoses, sway bars......theres prob more Laughing

oh and those wheels will look like bottle tops after.

but dont be put off
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fb133 · **** Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Posts: 310 Location: Northwest

The clutch line is bolted to the bulkhead and will be nearly at full stretch too.

We had one that we lifted 3 inches and it was a lot more involved than my 50mm.

The tunnel will need cutting out if you want to be able to get all of your gears without modifying the gear lever.
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Twister · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:56 Post subject:

Front and rear bumper mounts will need modifying, fuel tank filler pipe may need extending, and the 2 outrigger body mounts (roughly under the front seats) will need modifying too.

It's a case of check everything as you're going along, especially the brake / clutch lines running down the bulkhead.
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Isuzu_Man03 · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 19:37 Post subject:

Cheer Dan that puts me at ease Wink

I might be getting some 35's when I can afford. Hopefully when I get to it bumpers won't matter any more. Hopefully as well I'm going to lift the tank up to get that bit further out of the way.

jacksdad1963 · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 20:20 Post subject:

Mines gone ok, now got 3" body and 3" suspension lift Very Happy

The panhard rod has been extended, and I've had the front diff dropped 40mm, plus the top ball joints have been flipped
I need to check the brake pipes before I fit the +2" shocks tho, also watch the propshafts: I do need to lift the radiator as the rad hoses are at their limit stretch wise, as are the engine earth leads plus a few other bits of loom! I'm going to extend all the wiring just to get back some play, and the battery leads need extending as well....
Check the steering column, and the fuel tank filler and breather hoses
My gear levers are ok...just a bit lower down compared to where they were before Shocked

Think thats everything that I've found, but I've not tried the suspension extension yet......
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jacksdad1963 · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 20:22 Post subject:

Then of course I need to get the tracking reset Wink

Its a lot of work once the actual lift has been done.....
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1999 3.0 TD Duty SWB
3" Body lift, 3" suspension lift, diff dropped, balljoints flipped, extended panhard, Tree sliders, Superwinch, +2" Pro Comps, 33" Mudders: Nearly finished!

jacksdad1963 · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 20:28 Post subject:

Oh, the headlights are a tad high now, even when dipped down as far as possible, hope the next Mot will be ok Shocked

And the intercooler to bonnet seal is now non-existant! not a massive problem on the road, but the first time I go under water the damn thing will get full of crud
Every time I think about it, I find something else that needs modding....
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1999 3.0 TD Duty SWB
3" Body lift, 3" suspension lift, diff dropped, balljoints flipped, extended panhard, Tree sliders, Superwinch, +2" Pro Comps, 33" Mudders: Nearly finished!

gary820 · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 21:12 Post subject:

A lot of work to fit 35's, I just did a 2" suspension lift Laughing

As said just check everything that goes between the body and chassis, adjust/modify as needed. Be worth a check with the insurance, some companies get funny about body lifts Wink

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fb133 · **** Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Posts: 310 Location: Northwest

When lifting it - lift it evenly, we lifted my brothers from the rear first and it pushed the heater matrix plastic pipes into the engine breaking them. So we had to change out the matrix.

As mentioned - go slow and check everything Smile

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Rhanagar · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 13:06 Post subject:

Steering column will need extendng. Mine popped out when I first turned the wheel. When I did mine I lifted one side at a time. Watch for battery earths as well ... In fact spend a good deal of time before hand and look at anything that attaches to the body and goes to the chassis. Also be aware the inner arches lift by 3" and the engine and ancillaries don't. Watch for the intercooler surround interfering with the clutch master cylinder. Fuel pipe from the tank will need extending.
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fb133 · **** Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Posts: 310 Location: Northwest

If you are going to lift the body by 3" you should lift the tank a bit as well - that will give you a lot more clearance at the back and make it less likely to be damaged.
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Rhanagar · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 15:13 Post subject:

Very true Frank. Its something I plan to do with mine when it gets sunny. Helps the fuel pipes to the filler to reach as well.
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jacksdad1963 · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 17:19 Post subject:

Good shout! can we stick some spacers in, with longer bolts?
(I'd go and have a look but its a bit cold....)
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1999 3.0 TD Duty SWB
3" Body lift, 3" suspension lift, diff dropped, balljoints flipped, extended panhard, Tree sliders, Superwinch, +2" Pro Comps, 33" Mudders: Nearly finished!

fb133 · **** Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Posts: 310 Location: Northwest

You might be able to but the bolts on the tank are nearly always rusty in my experience. We cut the mounts off then made new ones out of 50x50 box section then reused the old tank guard as it is pretty good.

If you are going to use this offroad and are a bit heavy footed I would recommend adding a few blocks along the chassis for the body to sit on. After a large jump in ours (3" lift) the entire body racked forward on the mounts.
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