50mm Body lift for V6 2004 Hilux Xtra Cab --- DONE
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 3:41 pm
In case anybody is looking for this info........successfully lifted a current V6 Hilux Xtra Cab with the following:
1. Front Cab mounts M10x160 long High Tensile bolts (black, cold gal sprayed...zinc plated not available this length),
2. Middle Cab mounts M10x150 long High Tensile, Zinc plated (10mm too short for front mounts in case people are wondering),
3. Back Cab mounts 1/2' x 6' Zinc plated (original are 13.4mm, closest zinc or black is 1/2')
4. Style side tray front and middle mounts M12x100mmx1.25 thread, black with cold gal, tray has captive nuts
5. Style side tray back mount M12x80mm, zinc plated from Repco. No captive nuts.
Body blocks are Ultra High Density Polyurethane blocks cut from a 50mm x 1m long piece available from most industrial plastics suppliers, I used one in Artarmon, Cut to Size Plastics I think, $37/length. Cut with drop saw and drilled with standard drills. No huge deal.
Radiator shroud left in position as fan blades miss bottom half of shroud by 10-15mm as standard.
Steering shaft middle and lower spline joints un bolted and re-tightened after lift. No problems, plenty of meat left.
Fuel filler hose and overflow hose needed to be lengthened. 38mm filler hose non standard size at Auto shops, still sourcing fuel compatible hose.
Gear sticks didnt need lengthening, although a bit low in the hand, but no big issue. Inside boots will need to be removed or body cut back a bit to stop gear stick popping out of 2nd, 4th and reverse.
Thats it, no other hiccups or dramas.
Only problem now is looks silly with 31s, must try 33s or 34s!!
Anybody want any other info, PM me. Pics available if required.
Karl
1. Front Cab mounts M10x160 long High Tensile bolts (black, cold gal sprayed...zinc plated not available this length),
2. Middle Cab mounts M10x150 long High Tensile, Zinc plated (10mm too short for front mounts in case people are wondering),
3. Back Cab mounts 1/2' x 6' Zinc plated (original are 13.4mm, closest zinc or black is 1/2')
4. Style side tray front and middle mounts M12x100mmx1.25 thread, black with cold gal, tray has captive nuts
5. Style side tray back mount M12x80mm, zinc plated from Repco. No captive nuts.
Body blocks are Ultra High Density Polyurethane blocks cut from a 50mm x 1m long piece available from most industrial plastics suppliers, I used one in Artarmon, Cut to Size Plastics I think, $37/length. Cut with drop saw and drilled with standard drills. No huge deal.
Radiator shroud left in position as fan blades miss bottom half of shroud by 10-15mm as standard.
Steering shaft middle and lower spline joints un bolted and re-tightened after lift. No problems, plenty of meat left.
Fuel filler hose and overflow hose needed to be lengthened. 38mm filler hose non standard size at Auto shops, still sourcing fuel compatible hose.
Gear sticks didnt need lengthening, although a bit low in the hand, but no big issue. Inside boots will need to be removed or body cut back a bit to stop gear stick popping out of 2nd, 4th and reverse.
Thats it, no other hiccups or dramas.
Only problem now is looks silly with 31s, must try 33s or 34s!!
Anybody want any other info, PM me. Pics available if required.
Karl
