body lift on a 1983 lux

Post by **BENOLUX** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:43 pm

i no this has probably been talked about before but i was wondering if anyone has ever done a body lift on a 1983 lux, im going to be doing one soon (2" lift) so i can wack 33's under it and i am curious wether the gearstick, steering and break lines need to be modded to take the lift.

Thanks any info would be appreciated

Post by **micks troll** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:36 pm

My stepfather did this to his single cab lux and with the lift the brake lines should be extended, but he just took the clamp out of the line so it can slide (yes dodgy I know but it's a offroad toy only). He didn't have any trouble with the gear stick or the steering. The other thing to check is the radiator shroud as you may need to lower it. Otherwise it was a basic job better than a pootrol 2" lift

Post by **BENOLUX** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:18 pm

thanks mate, yeh im going to extend brake lines and i will have to move my shroud probs, thanks for the tips glad i shouldnt have to touch the gear stick hey

Post by **yfz** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 9:58 am

I put a 3.5" bodylift in my 83 a few years ago with no probs. Had to lengthen steering shaft and fuel filler, drop radiator and stretch brake lines. Cant remember if I had to cut the floor around the gear levers or not.

Post by **BENOLUX** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:24 pm

ok thanks mate, yeh mines only going to be 2 inch so i think all should be ok, was hoping i only have to move radiator and stretch metal lines for brakes i will put a shaft steering extension on probs to if i need it

thanks mate

Post by **LFONZ** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:47 am

Got one on mine, fan shroud was a problem. Had to unclip the brake lines (they stretch) and a couple of the wires (alt one i think). Think that was about it, been awhile since it was done.

Post by **BENOLUX** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:51 am

thanks mate mine not running the 2.2 diesel it was converted to the 2.4 and the guy did it himself so im hoping all the clips on the wires are all undone half of them were so the wires should just reach i hope. and as the for shroud thats no prob the metal lines worry me they are coiled tho so i should be able to pull them and stretch them.

thanks for the replies guys

Post by **LFONZ** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:55 am

you wont need to strech them far. Just a hint if you are in vic, only use 45mm blocks. When i got the V8 eng report done he nailed me for 50mm body lift and i had to take off 5mm to make it legel.

Post by **BENOLUX** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:57 am

ok nah im in queensland, and the blocks shouldnt show coz of my nice side steps attached to body lol so im hoping it will be ok, im more worried about the steering shaft should i buy an extension piece i can get one or do they come out enough on the spline

Post by **LFONZ** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:14 am

on mine i am still running the normal setup. the shaft sits lower in the hole so the rubber boot on the fire wall dosn't fit. You might need to stuff around with shifter, dont kick it they brake. there is a steel plate on/under the shift boot (can't remember wich one), i cut the peice out between the two sticks and works fine.

Post by **BENOLUX** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:17 am

ok thanks mate that has helped heaps, i can get the shaft extension for $150 so i might do it and ill keep the rubber boot will keep water out on crossings and yeh ive heard the shifter needs sorting. im doing it with a mate and should have it done in a day i hope lol

Post by **Lux_89** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:30 pm

what i wanna know is, (i have 93model).. i have no idea how you will need to extend your brake lines with a body lift? the engine is attached to the chassie not the cab

i have done 2 inch cab on mine and never had to touch brakelines until i started pushing more flex...

also benno you will need to cut around the shifter as said the middle peice and also a lil more, not sure on ya shape, but i dare say it would be

also third edit lol, forget the shaft extension to ya dont needs it i never did and they are much of muchness, plus i couldnt see 150 in one of them, they are smaller than the palm of ya hand... there is enuf slip plus more in the couple of adjustments on them.

Cheers, Chris

Post by **BENOLUX** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:50 pm

thanks chris i didnt think i would have to extend brake lines hey, but yeh thanks for the info on the steering shaft i wont use it then lol and as for the gear stick yeh get the grinder out lol.
thanks for all the help. you should come help me do it hahha

Post by **micks troll** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:45 pm

Lux_89 wrote:what i wanna know is, (i have 93model).. i have no idea how you will need to extend your brake lines with a body lift? the engine is attached to the chassie not the cab i have done 2 inch cab on mine and never had to touch brakelines until i started pushing more flex...

also benno you will need to cut around the shifter as said the middle peice and also a lil more, not sure on ya shape, but i dare say it would be

also third edit lol, forget the shaft extension to ya dont needs it i never did and they are much of muchness, plus i couldnt see 150 in one of them, they are smaller than the palm of ya hand... there is enuf slip plus more in the couple of adjustments on them.

Cheers, Chris

Where does the brake booster/ master cylinder sit......... on the chassis

If you put the hilux on a hoist they will be stretched!!! Have fun.

Post by **Sic Lux** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:48 pm

Cab to chassis there coiled up steel lines so it strecthes out no drama the only way you'll stop water coming in through the hole in the firewall is to make up a custom cover piece of piss and just screw it or good quality glue to the fire wall no more water in your shoes after gassing it at a puddle. With the steering shaft loosen of the main slip spline before you do the lift tighten up when done

Post by **BENOLUX** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:07 pm

thanks Dan, its dan isnt it lol.
yeh i thought u just loosen the clamp on the spline then lift then it will stretch the steel lines easy and then i will just remove boot cut tub and remount the cowling on the fan and it should be all go. i will make a nice rubber flap for around the steering last time i hit deep water it came in through the farken air vents, stuffed my cd player, someone has now learnt to shut the air vents and turn to recirculate when he goes swimming lol
thanks for all the help guys!!!

Post by **Lux_89** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:45 pm

micks troll wrote:
Lux_89 wrote:what i wanna know is, (i have 93model).. i have no idea how you will need to extend your brake lines with a body lift? the engine is attached to the chassie not the cab i have done 2 inch cab on mine and never had to touch brakelines until i started pushing more flex...

also benno you will need to cut around the shifter as said the middle peice and also a lil more, not sure on ya shape, but i dare say it would be

also third edit lol, forget the shaft extension to ya dont needs it i never did and they are much of muchness, plus i couldnt see 150 in one of them, they are smaller than the palm of ya hand... there is enuf slip plus more in the couple of adjustments on them.

Cheers, Chris
Where does the brake booster/ master cylinder sit......... on the chassis If you put the hilux on a hoist they will be stretched!!! Have fun.

yeh but they have that much slack m8 ya can body lift em 5 inches and it would still have plenty left in it, and the dont stretch they just untangle. easy!

Post by **Sic Lux** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:11 pm

Yeah man it's Dan master and booster are mounted to the cab have look and you'll see what we mean loosen of a few steering joint's/inc main slip one (under dash) then feel if everything has some movement spin fan to see if it clears and it's all good

Post by **Sic Lux** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:14 pm

Lux_89 wrote:body lift em 5 inches and it would still have plenty left in it, easy!

You wouldn't do it to yours

Post by **BENOLUX** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:05 am

thanks guys, i think the cowling will hit so i will have to remount that or the whole radiator but i think it will be easier to remount the cowling. the worst part is going to be fixing the bull bar to suit lol pain in the A hole, and i think my side steps are attached to the tub so they will be ok.
i will let yas no how i go fitting it in 2 weeks time i hope.

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