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buster uk:
Hi all,
Im planning on doing a body lift on my rangie.I am going to make the spacers myself and was hoping to get some tips from those who have done it.
What size should i go for ? I was thinking 2" would be a good place to start.
Because mine is an auto i believe the only things that need work appart from the body mounts of course are the high/low lever needs lengthening and the steering coupling , also the radiator needs raising.Is this correct and is there anything i've missed ?

cheers,
andy

clbarclay:
Theres already a welth of information an views on whether its the right choice and advantages/disadvantages. Try a search.


As for what size, I went for 40mm (about 1.5") which seems to have worked quite well. A friend has comfortably lifted his bobtail 3" without any undue problems the main limit of about 3" is that this is what the steering linkages could slide to without modification.

At 40mm lift there is just enough length in my hi/low to wind it off just a couple of turns and still work.

The radiator lower mounts are to the chassis so it stays at the same height as the eingine, you just need to drill 2 holes in the body to mount the top brakets lower. Being an auto box thw pipes for thje oil cooler run under the radiator and then through 2 small holes in the body, to solve this you undo the flex pipes behind the radiator, slide out the oil cooler and then either make new holes or reroute the oil coolers steel pipes. Can post pics if you need a clearer explanation.

hairyasswelder:
Dont forget the seat belt anchors and the two tie bolts under the body  :wink:
Also remember that the bumpers dont move and it leaves a strange looking gap under the front panel.

Steve

clbarclay:

--- Quote from: "hairyasswelder" ---Also remember that the bumpers dont move and it leaves a strange looking gap under the front panel.
--- End quote ---


That would be another advantage of only doing 40mm lift is that the front end still looks aceptable as the lip of the grill sits just above a standard bumper, though my the bumper won't remain standard for long and will be built to suit, just like the rear bumper which won't fit on a RRC without a lift.


One important question is how much bigger tyres are you planning on fitting, there is not much point lifting the body further than necissery to clear the tyres.

hairyasswelder:
I made my spacers 37mm to avoid the issues of the tie bolts BUT keep getting put off by how much work is involved  :oops:
Also 'er indoors can hardly get in it now  :twisted:
One day I will fit them, honest  :roll:

Steve

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