[multimaster]

G'day
I've had a quick search and haven't found anything which addresses my questions. What I'd like to know is if I need to extend brake lines to install a 2 inch body lift on my lwb vit. Also, what to do with the gear sticks to keep them roughly where they should be once the body is lofted. I'd also like to know if I'll need to get a new filler neck or if the standard one will slip down 2 inches.
Other than the above and the air intake, is there anything else I need to keep in mind when lifting?
All help much appreciated.
Thanks, James

[christover1]

My 93 LWB was body lifted when I bought it.
So can't comment on fitting.
Other than I body lifted a Sierra, and it is important not to remove all bolts at once.
One side removed, other side loosened, so it is easier to get body lined up again.
The brake lines are all stock, but the bracket where they bolt to inner guard looks lowered.
Mines auto, so no gearstick
My Transfer case stick was still useable, but annoying.
I screwed on an extension.

[pezz]

i know nothing about vits..
is the radiator body mounted? if so you may need to adjust the fan shrowd and so on..

[christover1]

Radiator on mine is chassis mounted, similar to Sierras.

[christover1]

Be careful of the rear earth mounts to motor, they can break easy if over stretched

[atari4x4]

pezz wrote:

i know nothing about vits..
is the radiator body mounted? if so you may need to adjust the fan shrowd and so on..

chassis mounted


fuel filler will be fine, just undo the clamps & reposition it

must undo the steering shaft from the firewall & the steering box otherwise it will lift all cockeyed

transfer lever can be extended or just trim the bottom of the shifter knob to free up some room for the boots. then you can run all the boots as per normal, i prefer the extended lever as the boots don't all bunch up & look tacky.

you can either bend the gear lever to suit (do it cold - no heat) or some have refitted it 180* & it hasn't hit the dashboard, you will have to trim some of the metal from the hole to get 2nd, 4th & reverse, shifter boot will require some reworking.

it's best to get extended brake lines for the front, especially if you're going to be running a spring lift too. on the LHS you can rotate the fitting where it comes through the guard so it points down & you can redrill a hole in the LHS inner guard & lower that side, but to get it to clamp in with the E clip requires some crafty fabwork. rear line is fine for bodylift only, wouldn't hurt to get an extended one if you're planning on lifting it though.

leave the handbrake cable retainers unbolted.

few other bits n pieces but the kit should have good instructions.

here are some threads with pics, should be a few more hidden in the search function.

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=26918&hilit=body+lift
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7334&p=121924&hilit=body+lift#p121924

[multimaster]

Thanks heaps guys.