In anticipation of installing new wheels, tires and re-gearing I installed my Toytec Lifts 1 inch body lift this last week on my Toyota FJ Cruiser. By lifting the body I don’t have to worry about the larger tires contacting the body at full compression.  The other solution is to extend the bump stop which reduces the compression.

Toytec Body Lift

The installation took about 5 hours and no special tools. Using my new air tools sped things up some. The body lift kit includes Large 8 UHMW Polyurethane spacers and grade 8 hardware as well as a ½ inch spacer for the steering column.

Showing 1 inch space over bumper

All of the critical hoses and connections between the body and frame have plenty of extra length. The fan cowling must be trimmed to prevent contact between the fan and the coming once lifted.

Showing 1 inch gap over rear Bumper

I still need to dress up the areas that are now exposed on the body. Step one in the re-gearing project is now completed.

Showing additional space above frame