I installed a 1" body lift this weekend and wanted to share some pictures and insight. First, the kit was not purchased from a sponsor. It was came with poly graphite spacers, bolts and loctite and took me less that 2 hours to install by myself, with no special tools. The hardest part was trimming around the shifter.

Here is a before pic (Original tires, too):



Here it is now:

Front corner view


Side view


Front view


Front corner (Look closely and you can see the spacer)


Rear corner


View of license plate


Closer view of license plate


Front spacer installed


Inner shift boot before trim


Inner shift boot removed


After trimming metal


Inner boot trim


Enjoy

 

John, what are the all the specs for ur rig. What size tires are you running there?

 

It rides great! Opening the back is now a 2 step operation but I am OK with that. It is still pretty easy.

Let's see

3.21s out and 4.10s in
Toyo M/Ts 265/70 R17
1" Body Lift
LoD bumpers
- Front inculdes winch hoop
- Rear includes tire carrier
Flip up front license plate mount
Storage tub mod
Warrior Roof Rack and rear corners (Not recommended)
Magnaflow exhaust
Woods Evap cannister relocation kit
Smittybilt winch, nerf bars and seat covers
Panasonic stereo w/Polk Audio speakers
JVC Sub woofer under seat
CB
Heated seats

Aussie Locker for the front sitting on my workbench

 

Why is opening the back a 2 step process now?

 

what kind of lift? brand?

 

Is that the Daystar BL?

 

It is a Performance Accessories lift

 

First, you swing the tire out of the way and then you open the tailgate

 

The rubber bumpers that keep the spare from rattling on the factory mount are used by the LoD carrier to keep it from rattling. They also keep the tailgate from hitting the carrier arm when they are open.

 

For an auto would there be similar mods?