1998 to 2004 Toyota Hilux Body Lift Kit

Got a vintage Toyota Hilux from the early 2000s? Well, get ready to rev up your ride with the BBK Off-Road Body Lift Kit—it's about to give your old-school truck a turbo boost into off-road legend status!

Imagine this: you're blasting over boulders, conquering mud pits, and cruising through potholes like they're speed bumps—all thanks to that extra lift. Those beefy tires and an attitude that screams "bring it on" will make your truck look like it just mainlined a shot of nitrous.

Park it, strut away, and watch jaws drop as people murmur, "Now that's a mean machine." Get ready to lift, conquer, and make every other vehicle green with envy over your timeless Toyota.

How does a body lift kit work?

A body lift kit is a popular modification for off-road vehicles, designed to increase the distance between the vehicle’s body and its frame without altering the suspension system. Here’s how it works and what you should know about it:

1. Components:

• Lift Blocks: These are  made from HDPE high-density plastic and are placed between the vehicle’s body and frame.

• Extended Bolts: Longer bolts are used to secure the body to the frame, accommodating the new space created by the lift blocks.

• Brackets and Extensions: These may include components for extending brake lines, fuel filler hoses, steering shaft, and other critical connections to ensure they are not overstressed due to the increased distance.

2. Installation:

• Lift Blocks Installation: The lift blocks are placed at the body mounts where the body attaches to the frame. The vehicle is jacked up, the old bolts are removed, the lift blocks are inserted, and then the new extended bolts are installed.

• Adjusting Connections: Components like the brake lines, fuel lines, and steering linkage are adjusted or extended to ensure they fit properly with the new body height.

3. Height Increase:

• Body lift kits typically provide a lift ranging from 1 to 2 inches. This lift is achieved by the thickness of the lift blocks.

Benefits of a Body Lift Kit

• Increased Ground Clearance: The primary benefit is the increased clearance between the vehicle body and the ground, allowing for larger tires and improving off-road capability.

• Maintains Factory Suspension: Unlike suspension lift kits, body lifts do not alter the factory suspension geometry or ride quality, maintaining the original handling characteristics.

• Cost-Effective: Body lift kits are less expensive than suspension lift kits and can be easier to install.

• Tire Fitment: They allow for the installation of larger tires without requiring major suspension modifications.