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40mm Body Lift

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stuntman:
Hello everyone, I'm looking at a 40mm body lift for my 200tdi,

Can someone give me a list of parts required for this swap. I know I will need:

Body spacers x10
Extendend bolts x10 (what size and length?)
Extendend brake lines x5 (where from and how much, also what tread?)

Can anyone give a list of what else is needed please along with a price and supplier? Please  :lol:

Also I want to lift the rad up and not just use spacers to keep it in the same place?

HELP HELP HELP HELP, this is going to be done over the holiday period!!!!

Thanks every one for the help!

Andi K

wizard:
This is a guide i put together to go with our body lift kit.
I will have a look at the rad mounts and see how they fit on the bottom, as far as i can remember i think the rad just has two locating pins underneath.
I have a selection of body lift parts in my ebay shop http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Wizardbilt_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm

regards
wizard

 

A body lift is not as straight forward as it may seem. You need to do a bit more than put in a set of spacers under the body mounts. This is a basic guide to lifting the body on a Discovery and can be use for other lifts as and when required.

The first job you need to do is replace the five flexible rubber brake lines.

There are two on each front wheel and one over the back axle.

If you install a two-inch body lift I would recommend having plus 4 inch extended brake lines fitted.

 

Below is a list of “other” parts required to do the job.

10 body spacers

10 long bolts (3/8 unf x 6 inch long)

4 rear floor support spacers

4 extended body tie rods

2 radiator mounts

2 rear bumper brackets

2 front bumper brackets.

 

A few days before you begin your body lift its advisable to spray the mounting bolts with a good quality penetrating oil.

 

Begin with taking off the bumpers, or just the plastic end caps if you want to lift the bumpers at a later date. Bear in mind that the bumpers are attached to the chassis so once you have lifted the body you will have a 2-inch gap between the body and bumper.

Remove the 4 body tie rods; these attach the seat belts to the chassis.

Slacken off the steering column bolts; don’t remove the bolts, as the splines on the shaft will only need to move about 10mm as the body is lifted.

Undo and remove the 5 body mounting bolts on one side, and remove the nuts on the bolts on the other side (leave the bolts in position)

With the aid of a Hi Lift jack begin to lift the side with the bolts removed. Periodically check that no electrical wires etc are being pulled out of place; also keep an eye on the air filter pipe work as this is mounted on the body. The clutch pipe work will need to be kept in mind as this is also attached to the body. There is enough slack in both of these components so no extra modifications should be required.

 

Once you have gained enough lift you can start putting in the spacers. When one side is complete continue with the other side. Secure all the body mounting bolts once all the spacers are in.

 

The rear floor support spacers bolt onto the brackets on either side of the rear suspension spring, and support the floor !

 

The radiator is chassis mounted so when you have lifted the body fit the two top mounting spacers onto the two pins located on the sides of the radiator.

 
Attach the extended body tie rods.

Check the steering shaft and re tighten the bolts. Lift the bumpers as and when required.

pux:
I will probaly get flamed for this, but unless your fitting massive tyres why do a body lift :?  :?  :?

boss:

--- Quote from: "pux146" ---I will probaly get flamed for this, but unless your fitting massive tyres why do a body lift :?  :?  :?
--- End quote ---


i agree, no more suspention travel and worse on side slopes. more hassle than a suspention lift.

wizard:
Why fit a body lift ?

well firstly it looks cool.
You certainly can fit bigger tyres much bigger tyres.
You wont notice much difference on a side slope, unless its about 45 deg in which case body lift or not you will still crap yourself.
It is just as easy as a suspension lift to install.
There are no extra stresses on the propshafts etc as with a suspension lift.

did i mention it looks cool.

Regards
wizard :twisted:

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