Thread: 40mm Body Lift RRC

What is so special about a body lift kit ?

Looks like a suitable diameter rod, drilled and cut into 40mm lengths?

Do they have to be 'aluminum' - why not mild steel ?



Obviously they work better if anodised RED

Get an LRA one.

Originally Posted by superquag

What is so special about a body lift kit ?

Looks like a suitable diameter rod, drilled and cut into 40mm lengths?

Do they have to be 'aluminum' - why not mild steel ?



Obviously they work better if anodised RED

It is not complicated hence why it should be cheap. But they must be exactly the same length, 40mm and no longer. They do not need to be aluminum, in fact steel would be better so i can weld some lateral supports onto them where required. The hole in the centre needs to be a tight fit so there is no slop. An engineering workshop would be able to make these 10 spacers very easily. Hence why it should be cheap.

What size bolt goes through them ? - How much is one or two drill-bits, plus some drilling fluid ?

Originally Posted by superquag

What size bolt goes through them ? - How much is one or two drill-bits, plus some drilling fluid ?

I guess i could build it myself but i'd rather pay someone else money to build it. I just don't want to be ripped off. I think an engineering joint could build it for approx $50 including labour. They make $100 if they charge me what i'm happy to pay, $150. That is profitable. Why be greedy and force me to make my own and give none of my money to said company.

My point exactly,,,, 11 cuts with a cold-cut saw, all the same...
Ten drillings on an automated drilling machine, Or lathe, whichever is easier/more accurate. Job done.


Pardon my total ignorance on "Body-Lifting" but is there something magical about "40mm" lift, could it not be 39.8mm? - what else is dimensionally critical in the fitting of said lift ?

Just takes come creative thinking on the part of local engineering companies, as little nuisance jobs often lead to bigger and profitable ones.

Originally Posted by superquag

My point exactly,,,, 11 cuts with a cold-cut saw, all the same...
Ten drillings on an automated drilling machine, Or lathe, whichever is easier/more accurate. Job done.


Pardon my total ignorance on "Body-Lifting" but is there something magical about "40mm" lift, could it not be 39.8mm? - what else is dimensionally critical in the fitting of said lift ?

Just takes come creative thinking on the part of local engineering companies, as little nuisance jobs often lead to bigger and profitable ones.

The body lift kit can be as comprehensive as you choose. Front are rear bars can be also lifted to make everything line up in the same position as original. The radiator mounts need to be modified one way or another. If you go too high say 2" for example you need extended brake lines. The gear stick does not stick out the floor far enough. Seat belt mounts need to be thought about, they bottom bolt may go through the chassis not just the body therefore that bolt will need to be longer and have a spacer.
Also the higher the body lift the more strain on the fixtures holding it to the chassis. So in a collision the chances of the body moving forward off the mounts is greater the higher the lift. The can be counteracted by adding lateral supports so not all the strain, in this scenario, is taken up by the head of the bolt and the body floor.

40mm seems to be the magic number where you get enough lift without having to change, brake lines and add gear stick extensions ect.

Maybe precisely 40mm is going a little over the top as there are rubber mounts to fit also. But i'd guess the tolerance would be approx. 2mm. 5mm, for example would be too much in my opinion.

I also would like my ARB winch bull bar repaired, this would also be a simple task if a pipe bender and welder was handy. As you said, it can lead to more jobs. For example my dept. needs special tools made again more business.

I'm sure there would be an engineering company happy to help me and take my money and everyone be happy. I'm just wondering if there is anyone in the area others may have used before who they could recommend.

Depending on what your time is worth and whether the lift is going to be engineered.............

If it was me I'd go LRA for the whole kit. They've done the hard yards and can most likely arrange engineering:

Body Lift Kit

There is a lot more to it than just body blocks, even the bolts should be the right grade.

DL