Toyota Fortuner Body lift - 1 inch body lift - HGT - Happy Go Travel
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2024
- 1” body lift installation in our Toyota Fortuner.
For a while now I have been contemplating putting body lift into the Fortuner to create more clearance for the 33” tyres. After changing to a large OD (overall diameter) tyre we decided it was time to do it.
There are no Fortuner specific body lift kits available so we had to improvise and make our own. I found Busy Bee brushware who make 1” HDPE body blocks. So I measured and ordered 2x 50m 1” blocks and 6x 75mm 1” blocks.
Once they arrived I stripped a body mount and went to the bolt shop to find the right bolts. We ended up using a ½ inch diameter bolt that is 165mm long (factory was 145mm). They are an 8.8 grade, we also decided to use nylock nuts and hardened washers (doubled up each bolt at the head)
With all the gear and no idea we got into pulling the interior apart to find all the body bolts. We had a good look around to see what attached the body to the chassis. Other than the 8 body bolts and steering we didn’t see anything else that would cause any issues.
We lessened the steering joint, completely removed the driver side body bolts. Then used two jacks to lift and move the body to get the blocks into place. On jacking this side we thought there was something still holding it together. It turned out it was just the change in body weight moving the chassis.
On the passenger side the washer bottle needed to be moved to access the front body mount. And the very rear bolts were difficult to remove. Other than that everything went smooth.
The things that could be an issue
• Steering connection
• Radiator / fan position
• Gearstick movement (getting and staying in gear)
• Fuel filler position
• Spare tyre winch (I broke the alignment channels to get it to work)
• Tail shaft straps
All of the above caused no or little issue in our case.
It is important to note our Fortuner is manual. I am unaware how an auto shifter is connected to the box, I believe it is cable but check first. Also I am not a mechanic so if in any doubt seek professional advice. And of course check your states legalities with body lift. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Great video Mate. Instructional, informative & no BS. Job well done.
Epic job mate! The wife and I just bought a Fortuner 3 weeks ago and we both agree it’s because of your video’s!! Look forward to seeing you on the tracks!
Craig Porter nice✌️ that’s awesome to hear
Awesome job man. Good stuff.
If you end up getting new sliders I'll have those ones. 😁👍
Dilly Doopsta hahaha, I wasn’t a fan of the gap on day 1, now I don’t even notice it
The front look after mod looks so funny
superb job done..do u have before & after photos..?
Nice work, and thanks for the vid. One question: why did you go for the bodylift? Scrubbing? Articulation? And what’s the handling like off camber?
Endo Masta the body lift was just to make a little more room for the 33’s in the rear. I’m all honesty you won’t notice it off camber it’s not that huge that it’ll make a difference.
Gday mate,
Great vid I have been hanging out for you to post this since I seen your insta story lol How many hours did this take you?
Cheers
eireden foord I’d rather not say 🤣
I spent heaps of time stuffing around with the bolts at the back, getting a new flex head spanner, the washer bottle. And just the unknown.
I started Saturday (also I had another 3hour commitment on sat) and finished Sunday around lunch
In all seriousness I’d say you could do it easy in 4 including adjusting the bull bar with what I know now
Nice one mate looks great!
How did you go with brake lines and breathers? Did you have to extend anything
Hi mate, Im planning to get a 1" bodylift in my pajero sport with 40mm dobinsons suspension lift, does 1" bodylift safe for my pajero sport qe?
👍👍👍👍👍
What’s the lift going to achieve?
I have a 2018 2.4 ad I managed to fit 33s without any cutting.
What offset rom did you choose.
I fitted a + 18 rim helped a huge amount with clearence and I fitted extended uca extended balljoints.
I'm keen to do. Body lift after watching your vid.
Did you have any complications on radiator hoses etc
Toyota Custom Worx I think I know of you rig, is it grey with the ken block stickers?
I run +10, with +3degree castor ucas. But I can see + 20 would be the better offset.
No complications, other than spare wheel winch alignment with the jack handle to raid and lower it. I just broke the plastic and it engages now
Just checked your vids nice rig ✌️ that’s definitely the tuna I was thinking.
BFG tyres are notoriously small, they have a small overall diameter. that along with the wheels 8mm further in will make a huge difference.
The Fulken tyres I’m using atm have a large OD its 840mm . I can’t remember the exact tread section width but I remember it being wider than my previous 33” muddies by about an inch as well. I’m planning on Maxxis RAZR next (another large OD tyre) it was easier to cut and be done with it.
@@HappyGoTravel yes that's my Tuna.
Love your setup. Mines an auto so will try source a body lift spacer kit here locally but very limited in SA. Might have to have some Made up. Keen to see the body lift on my setup maybe I can fit a set of 35s
Hey I have a question, Fortunas are known for poor ride quality, after this upgrade and previous suspension upgrade, has the ride quality improved??
Thanks
Kickstazz in all honesty I didn’t find the Fortuner bad before I changed things. This body lift and my previous suspension project will not change the ride quality. I have had aftermarket suspension in mine pretty much since it was new. Aftermarket shock absorbers will make a big difference in ride quality.
Happy Go Travel thanks mate
Where’s u get em from mate. Looking to get some for my Prado 150. Fortuner uses same chassis
Hey mate, I got them from www.busybee.com.au/product/bushes-spacers-packers-and-lifting-blocks/ then i just went to the bolt shop and brought the right length bolts.
Looks like a fun job, why? is my question.
Shoey's Adventures great Q, I needed more room in the back for the tyres. I had the option of extending the bump stops and limiting the up travel. Or Body lift. And here we are
@@HappyGoTravel Makes sense!
Hi mate
Just wondering isn’t it illegal to do body lift ? I am thinking of buying a ranger with 2”inch body lift and 3” inch suspensions lift. So wondering it will be defected by police ? Thx
Depending on your state or territories legislation. Generally speaking its 2 inch body or suspension, And a wheel height increase of 1", so 30" to 32" as it only gives a 1" lift.
if you have a ranger with 5" of lift and I'm assuming 35" tyres you'd be looking around a 7.5" overall increase in height. so I'm say it'll probably draw some attention.
PX Rangers with 2-3" on 35s sit really good and don't draw heaps of attention. IMO on a ranger ditch the body you don't need it
Hey mate, prob been asked, is it legal in NSW, i know you moved on to the patrol these days,
I have a 2017 gxl with dobinsons ims 2 inch, its auto, but considering running a body lift,
Thanks in advance ex mr tuna!!
The legalities would be total lifted height. Combine spring, body and tyre you would exceed the the max increase. In saying that I never had any issues with mine.
Even on 33s with 1” body and 3n2 suspension it doesn’t look out of place.
When you look at say a 6” nav on 35s it stands out well and truly.
Hi, can you help me for my 4runner 4th gen? Can you tell me the exact diameter of the body lift spacers (large and small) and the diameter of the hole? please.
Sorry mate I have since sold this car and started a new project. They were 2x 50 mm and 6 x 75mm all 1” I think the bolt was a m10. You’d be best to get a set calliper and measure yours just to be sure
Engine 2.7 or 2.8?
we only get a 2.8 diesel in Australia