What is involved in removing a body lift?

[Winnie]

Couldn't find any topic on this, so the new Troll has a 2" body lift which I wanna remove for a few reasons. 1 it's not legal, 2 I just don't like body lifts.
So what sort of things will I need to do this? Shorter bolts? What type of botlts? Different body mounts? I've got no idea, that's why I'm asking you guys!

[growler2058]

Standard mounts. Also the bar work will probably be up the poop if it was made for the lift

[Winnie]

I'm gonna put my bulbar on it so no problems there!

[Bloodyaussie]

I wanna play.... can I play too !!!!!!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Just shorter bolts Kris. If you ask around a member may well have a set of standard bolts after fitting body lift mate? Even the old owner may well have a set?? I might have some but not sure mate?? I don't throw anything out!

[NissanGQ4.2]

http://www.patrolapart.com.au/product/body-mounts/nissan-patrol-gq-body-mount/

Pretty pricey for a bit of rubber

If the bar is modded for the lift, just swap it all over with the party bus so you will have the mounts and bolts.

And sell the party bus with the lift

[MudRunnerTD]

http://www.patrolapart.com.au/product/body-mounts/nissan-patrol-gq-body-mount/

Pretty pricey for a bit of rubber

If the bar is modded for the lift, just swap it all over with the party bus so you will have the mounts and bolts.

And sell the party bus with the lift


That is a great idea! Assuming your selling yours without a RWC then just do that mate!

[BigRAWesty]

http://www.patrolapart.com.au/product/body-mounts/nissan-patrol-gq-body-mount/

Pretty pricey for a bit of rubber

If the bar is modded for the lift, just swap it all over with the party bus so you will have the mounts and bolts.

And sell the party bus with the lift

X2. The only bolts which may be an issue are the 2 rear ones. There a captive nut were as the rest are nut and bolt.
Most people go to a 12mm bolt when lifting so they may have mangled the rear captive nuts to get the 12mm bolts in..

Stock bolts are m10x100 metric fine, zinc coated..
Imo there are a little long and you can use m10x90 metric fine zinc bolts.


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Winnie]

Yes you're right Kallen! I remember reading on his build thread that he drilled the thread out and put a bolt instead. Does this change anything?

Good idea Toddie, but I was gonna sell it with a RWC because people are lazy and will pay a lot more for a car with a roady. Then I suppose I have the issue of will the bullbar modified to fit a 2" lift fit on a standard car? I don't care if it looks silly but will it bolt on?

[MudRunnerTD]

Hey Kris once you have it and sorting it out then maybe put a Swap post on a mudrhino mate and you will likely get a bloke keen to swap his non modified bar for your modified for body lift bar. Straight swap. I don't think you'd have any trouble. They move a heap HEAP of stuff in the forsale and wanted / swap section there!

[Winnie]

Yeah I wouldn't care what sort of bar I get, just wanna get rid of the party bus asap

[BigRAWesty]

Yes you're right Kallen! I remember reading on his build thread that he drilled the thread out and put a bolt instead. Does this change anything?

Good idea Toddie, but I was gonna sell it with a RWC because people are lazy and will pay a lot more for a car with a roady. Then I suppose I have the issue of will the bullbar modified to fit a 2" lift fit on a standard car? I don't care if it looks silly but will it bolt on?

If you decide to go back to stock it mean you need 2 extra nuts for the rears.

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[threedogs]

As Westy said metric fine, that would be 1.25 pitch
are you using rubber or poly blocks,??
2" isn't that much above standard

[Drewboyaus]

Or.....what would it cost for the engineers certificate to make it legit?


Tap this.........

[BigRAWesty]

Or.....what would it cost for the engineers certificate to make it legit?


Tap this.........

Thousands... Unless you know someone...

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
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[threedogs]

$400- $500 from memory I think.
Thats the cheapest cert. you can get I think.
Same price as dual cab Cert. or was.

[Winnie]

I'm not interested in keeping the body lift at all.

[Winnie]

Don't suppose anybody knows exactly what bolts I will need to remove the body lift and return it to normal? Being that the previous owner drilled out the captive nuts in the rear do those bolts need to be a bit longer then? Wanna get it done the day I get it so no buggerising around.

[threedogs]

Make some plates 50mm x50mm cross scribe to find the centre, drill for clearance and weld a zinc plated nut on.
under and top coat with spray can, or Galvit style paint. If you know what you want PM what you want
Ii'll make and Express post to you

[Ben-e-boy]

Make some plates 50mm x50mm cross scribe to find the centre, drill for clearance and weld a zinc plated nut on.
under and top coat with spray can, or Galvit style paint. If you know what you want PM what you want
Ii'll make and Express post to you

x 2 on that.

I wouldnt use high tensile bolts I'd would prefer to have the bolts bend/stretch rather than shear

[Winnie]

Don't suppose anybody knows exactly what bolts I will need to remove the body lift and return it to normal? Being that the previous owner drilled out the captive nuts in the rear do those bolts need to be a bit longer then? Wanna get it done the day I get it so no buggerising around.

Bumping this question, hope somebody knows

[taslucas]

It it's only the length of bolt you're wondering about, why not get a few extra bolts to have on hand?

FanTapstic!

[Bloodyaussie]

You should be able to get a length description on a parts list from Nissan???

Then go to a local bolt bloke?????

If you did not live in hiksville I would help ya!!!!

Just realized I have a whole car sitting here for parts????

[BigRAWesty]

Bumping this question, hope somebody knows



Stock bolts are m10x100 metric fine, zinc coated..
Imo there are a little long and you can use m10x90 metric fine zinc bolts.


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Winnie]

I must have missed that, thanks Kallen.

[BigRAWesty]

As I mentioned though pop the rear 2 caps and see how they nodded the rear bolts. If they drilled threw it you'll need 100mm.
If they removed the captive nuts then 90 will be fine

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Lonicus]

Unclipping the bra strap usually sees most lifts drop ;)

[Bloodyaussie]

Unclipping the bra strap usually sees most lifts drop ;)

Ba ha ha ha.... how true..... Oh god I am getting old!!!!!

[threedogs]

Ok Ok You have you're bolts sorted, What are you using as spacers now, Alloy, poly or OE rubber ???

[Winnie]

Just went to local bolt supplier to get these bolts..... That'll be $67 please... What? Get f....ked!

[Winnie]

Ok Ok You have you're bolts sorted, What are you using as spacers now, Alloy, poly or OE rubber ???

The guy I'm buying it off has some brand newies he never got around to fitting so whatever they are I'll put in.

[threedogs]

Thats good , Should be good to go for Cruiserkhana,
Thinking rubber would be better or a soft poly. alloy way too stiff,IMO
How many sleeps now, I'll wave from side of freeway LOL

[NissanGQ4.2]

Just went to local bolt supplier to get these bolts..... That'll be $67 please... What? Get f....ked!

hahahah, so did you source some???, I might have my originals in the shed, I really can't remember what I done with them when I put my body lift in

[Winnie]

Nah I haven't yet, will try Somewhere else if you tomorrow.

[BigRAWesty]

Just went to local bolt supplier to get these bolts..... That'll be $67 please... What? Get f....ked!

Sounds about right

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[threedogs]

Yeah Winnie bolts Aren't cheap .some I use are $8 each x 4 per 4x4
Most I paid was $16 for one bolt and I get trade discount, GF.
Metric way more expensive than imperial ,so where poss choose whitworth

[NissanGQ4.2]

These look familiar, wonder where I got these from????

Nothing a wire brush won't fix *L*

25445

Yours if ya want em mate, just PM ur Addy

Cheers

Toddie

[Bloodyaussie]

These look familiar, wonder where I got these from????

Nothing a wire brush won't fix *L*

25445

Yours if ya want em mate, just PM ur Addy

Cheers

Toddie
Look at that mate..... your just worried they wont turn up before the weekend as you are young and impatient ....hey poo!!!!!!!

[Winnie]

Toddie you're a gentleman! Hate to say it but you're missing one??? Hahaah

[NissanGQ4.2]

Toddie you're a gentleman! Hate to say it but you're missing one??? Hahaah

Found it mate!, I'm not sure if the bolt was huggin my beer or the playing with the boobs, but regardless my beer was empty by the time I found it!!!! :(:(:(

25447

[Winnie]

Haha beauty mate ill whizz ya a PM now. What's the go with the square nuts?

[NissanGQ4.2]

I believe they are the 2 out of the rear, but honestly can't remember as it was that long ago that I took them out.

Cheers

Toddie

[BigRAWesty]

I believe they are the 2 out of the rear, but honestly can't remember as it was that long ago that I took them out.

Cheers

Toddie

There the ones..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[NissanGQ4.2]

geezzzz winnie, express post is expensive! Could only offord 2 send u one bolt this week, the rest will follow over a period of 2 months. And u owe me 1 case now not 1 beer *lmao*

[MudRunnerTD]

WOW Thats what those bloody random Bolts are i have hoarded in my shed!!! Dont throw much out and could not remember where they came from? I have stripped a bit of stuff over the years! I got a set just like that! LMAO

[Winnie]

Doesnt seem like to many have voted

Hahahahahahahahahaha you're the greatest Toddie!

[NissanGQ4.2]

WOW Thats what those bloody random Bolts are i have hoarded in my shed!!! Dont throw much out and could not remember where they came from? I have stripped a bit of stuff over the years! I got a set just like that! LMAO

So poo bear could of just picked yours up and saved me 17 bucks!!!!!!!!

And Poo Bear just for your info, I could of bought you 10 new M10x100 metric fine zinc bolts for 12 bucks, add a few extra $$$ for nuts and washers and still would have change from a 20 *LMAO* the advantages of still getting staff prices when u know longer work for that company :):):)