Body Lift Blocks

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:54 pm

Where in Chch can one get some reasonably priced lift blocks, and what price would I be looking at?

Have decided on a 75mm lift on the Terrano. :shock:

Sadam_Husain · Post by **Sadam_Husain** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:07 pm

Will your gearlevers cope with dissapearing down through the floor by 75mm?

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:50 pm

Sadam_Husain wrote:Will your gearlevers cope with dissapearing down through the floor by 75mm?

Yup, its an auto, just have to do a little alteration for the Hi/Low stick. Have sussed all the nitty gritty bits out thanks.

nstg8a · Post by **nstg8a** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:23 am

i just priced up getting blocks made here in nelson...

60mm diameter, 50mm lift, with 10mm hole drilled through the centre.
made from mild steel, alloy too exxy...
$220 plust gst.
i dont know if thats cheap or what.

then you gotta get the ht bolts and nylock nuts...

Smurf · Post by **Smurf** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:33 am

costs about $60 for a length of UHMWPE just need to cut and drill it yourself, easy as

SupraLux · Post by **SupraLux** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:41 am

3" body lift is a little high in my humble opinion Pete... its a lot of leverage to be throwing at your outriggers and body mount-points when you're throwing the vehicle around. I'd recommend 2 as a safe maximum...

Having said that, I can supply 2 or 3" blocks (and the bolts) if you need them, give me a PM.

Steve

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:09 am

Smurf wrote:costs about $60 for a length of UHMWPE just need to cut and drill it yourself, easy as

''UHMWPE'' is what in plain speak? :oops:

Steve, PM sent thanks.

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:10 am

The Terranos do look sweet with a body lift, eh?

This one is off a US site, with 3" suspension lift, 3" body lift and 33" tyres.

madaz068 · Post by **madaz068** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:11 am

Check this out for info on body lifts as well

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... highlight=

NJV6 · Post by **NJV6** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:21 pm

It is ..... Da da da 'Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene'. Found in places like Blackwood Paykels etc etc & buy it in lengths at various diametres.

Jezza · Post by **Jezza** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:54 pm

I think a saw some in Blacks last time I went in, and after a quick check
http://www.blacksfasteners.co.nz/Product%20Index/Tools%20and%20other%20Products/Tools%208#2
You can buy the bolts at the same time and ask for a discount

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:04 pm

Jezza wrote:I think a saw some in Blacks last time I went in, and after a quick check
http://www.blacksfasteners.co.nz/Product%20Index/Tools%20and%20other%20Products/Tools%208#2
You can buy the bolts at the same time and ask for a discount

UHMWPE ROD U025
UHMWPE ROD U040
UHMWPE ROD U050
UHMWPE ROD U050B
UHMWPE ROD U060
UHMWPE ROD U075
UHMWPE ROD U075B
UHMWPE ROD U090
UHMWPE ROD U100
UHMWPE ROD U100B
UHMWPE ROD U125
UHMWPE ROD U150

I assume the numbers pertain to the diameter of the rod?

What diameter does one usualy use?

Smurf · Post by **Smurf** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:22 pm

kiwipete wrote:
Jezza wrote:I think a saw some in Blacks last time I went in, and after a quick check
http://www.blacksfasteners.co.nz/Product%20Index/Tools%20and%20other%20Products/Tools%208#2
You can buy the bolts at the same time and ask for a discount

UHMWPE ROD U025
UHMWPE ROD U040
UHMWPE ROD U050
UHMWPE ROD U050B
UHMWPE ROD U060
UHMWPE ROD U075
UHMWPE ROD U075B
UHMWPE ROD U090
UHMWPE ROD U100
UHMWPE ROD U100B
UHMWPE ROD U125
UHMWPE ROD U150

I assume the numbers pertain to the diameter of the rod?

What diameter does one usualy use?

I used 50 or 60mm on the Surfs, not sure about a terrano but you should be able to see your body mounts and see what diameter they are and buy rod the same diameter

nstg8a · Post by **nstg8a** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:09 pm

im going to blacks on tuesday or wednesday to check some out... talked to the engineer at work, and he has a 60% discount card

so il use the work account to get them, but still pay cash, and get a mean discount

, then use the work lathe and drop saw to cut everything to size.

mint.

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 5:00 pm

nstg8a wrote:im going to blacks on tuesday or wednesday to check some out... talked to the engineer at work, and he has a 60% discount card so il use the work account to get them, but still pay cash, and get a mean discount , then use the work lathe and drop saw to cut everything to size. mint.

On ya mate, am green with envy :salut:

Engineers at my work hate anyone using their (companies) gear, let alone doing forieners for others.
Im thinking along the lines of a 60mm lift now> split the diff btwn the 50 and 75 as sone think 75 is a little too high, although all the Yanks go for the 75mm lift without probs.

nstg8a · Post by **nstg8a** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:20 am

yeah, im probably gonna stick with a 50mm lift, shouldnt run into any issues with brake lines or cables etc that way

tgaguy1 · Post by **tgaguy1** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:39 am

Don't forget a body lift has to be certified. I don't mean to rain on your parade, It just needs to be considered.

UBZ · Post by **UBZ** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:10 am

There are alot of little things to consider when doing a body lift.

Fuel Filler / Fuel lines
Hand Break cable/s
Break lines
Steering Shaft Length / Firewall penetration
Clutch Cable / Line
Various Electrical connections
Various Water/ Air / Oil lines
Shifter / Tunnel clearance / length / Boot
Radiator / shroud
Gap guards
Front and rear bumper lift
Exhaust

The lift itself is straight forward, but the small things can take time to sort , I'm still noticing things that are pulled a little tight . I would recommend spending alot of time under your truck looking for everything that could possibly be an issue. And then it still needs to pass the off road test

Chris

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:36 pm

as far as the certing goes, i fully know about that, the body lift is only the start of things being done which all need certing when finished.

1, body lift
2, tubular bars front n rear
3, side protectors
4, new A/C air compressor, having to drop the origonal A/C 25mm to squeeze it in..................