A 200 is meant to have 37’s (1 Viewer)

[silverhorse]

Depends on the size of the body lift. I have run body lifts on every Toyota I've had since the 80s. Never had any issues whatsoever. They just get a bad rap. The biggest things are radiator drop , steering shaft lengthening or modification, shifter linkage, gas filler neck on some vehicles... all easy mods.
I'm seriously considering doing a 2 or 3 " body lift... I usually do 3"
If so, I'll make a list of parts and do a write up..

 

[MTKID]

There’s a shop in Houston that’s working towards a kit. They built and installed a 1.5” flat body lift recently on their LX. No idea on time frame, but they shared this steering extension that they said they used and was an easy install, so I have one on its way…

Steering intermediate Shaft Extension for Nissan & Toyota

Adds 35mm to the steering shaft for use when relocating the steering rack forward so the steering column will reach the steering rack. This is a

store.partsshopmax.com

I may change mine up and do a flat 2” instead of my tapered BL before I weld on my sliders. I would love to eventually get onto 42’s if I could ever find another new set of MT/R’s or if I can even afford them when they pop up

 

[YellowJacket]

Depends on the size of the body lift. I have run body lifts on every Toyota I've had since the 80s. Never had any issues whatsoever. They just get a bad rap. The biggest things are radiator drop , steering shaft lengthening or modification, shifter linkage, gas filler neck on some vehicles... all easy mods.
I'm seriously considering doing a 2 or 3 " body lift... I usually do 3"
If so, I'll make a list of parts and do a write up..

I’ve done body lifts on a couple of my Toyotas, but dang, 2” or 3”? What size tires are you trying to run?

I would REALLY love to see a professional place or good DIY guy put together a kit. I was just considering a 1” so I could easily go 37” tires.

 

[MTKID]

I’ve done body lifts on a couple of my Toyotas, but dang, 2” or 3”? What size tires are you trying to run?

I would REALLY love to see a professional place or good DIY guy put together a kit. I was just considering a 1” so I could easily go 37” tires.

The shop I mentioned chose 1.5” to easily fit 37’s. They did the BL and put on 37’s with the front cab body mount chop. They’re adding some other things but really the 1.5” BL made things really simple. Others here have already done a number of other things (sensor lifts, etc) and are very close, so 1” makes sense.

Yes, 2” would be to help me attempt to go from 40” tires to 42” tires. My current BL is tapered 1 3/4” front to 1 1/4” rear. And 3” does sound extreme, but Monica, the Baja race 200, runs 3” or 4” depending on the info you find. Obviously that’s a full on race truck, caged, raised upper shock mounts and significantly longer shocks, but clearly that size body lift can have a functional purpose.

@silverhorse what size tires were you hoping to get onto?

 

[silverhorse]

The shop I mentioned chose 1.5” to easily fit 37’s. They did the BL and put on 37’s with the front cab body mount chop. They’re adding some other things but really the 1.5” BL made things really simple. Others here have already done a number of other things (sensor lifts, etc) and are very close, so 1” makes sense.

Yes, 2” would be to help me attempt to go from 40” tires to 42” tires. My current BL is tapered 1 3/4” front to 1 1/4” rear. And 3” does sound extreme, but Monica, the Baja race 200, runs 3” or 4” depending on the info you find. Obviously that’s a full on race truck, caged, raised upper shock mounts and significantly longer shocks, but clearly that size body lift can have a functional purpose.

@silverhorse what size tires were you hoping to get onto?

Only a 37..but, I like alot of lift..

 

[MTKID]

Only a 37..but, I like alot of lift..

That kind of BL could offer great approach and departure if you did custom bumpers and weren’t offended by chopping the rear most crossmember

 

[YellowJacket]

That kind of BL could offer great approach and departure if you did custom bumpers and weren’t offended by chopping the rear most crossmember

I didn’t see it as a huge issue when I had to cut the rear-most crossmember when I installed a 4x4Labs rear bumper on my 200 Series.

 

[Killacaviar]

I didn’t see it as a huge issue when I had to cut the rear-most crossmember when I installed a 4x4Labs rear bumper on my 200 Series.

4x4 labs makes a 200 option?

 

[YellowJacket]

4x4 labs makes a 200 option?

Wow sorry. I meant, “on my 100 Series.”

 

[Rusty Hinge]

MTKID made me do it.

Square 1.5” body lift and sensor levels adjusted.

37x12.5, you already know the tire.

Tundra front ready to install. Gears and lockers on the way.

Any interest in another build thread? Going for a clean and simple Highlander to carry my dog in to the grocery store.

 

[Spinedoc44]

MTKID made me do it.

Square 1.5” body lift and sensor levels adjusted.

37x12.5, you already know the tire.

Tundra front ready to install. Gears and lockers on the way.

Any interest in another build thread? Going for a clean and simple Highlander to carry my dog in to the grocery store.

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ummmmmmmm.......yea......going to need some more details for sure.

 

[radman]

MTKID made me do it.

Square 1.5” body lift and sensor levels adjusted.

37x12.5, you already know the tire.

Tundra front ready to install. Gears and lockers on the way.

Any interest in another build thread? Going for a clean and simple Highlander to carry my dog in to the grocery store.

That's a doozy of a first post!

What part of Houston are you in?

 

[Tex68w]

MTKID made me do it.

Square 1.5” body lift and sensor levels adjusted.

37x12.5, you already know the tire.

Tundra front ready to install. Gears and lockers on the way.

Any interest in another build thread? Going for a clean and simple Highlander to carry my dog in to the grocery store.

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It looks beefy as hell, curious to see how badly they stuff and get into the fender. It looks tits though. Welcome and I hope to see this monster around town at some point.

 

[nwfl4runner]

It looks beefy as hell, curious to see how badly they stuff and get into the fender. It looks tits though. Welcome and I hope to see this monster around town at some point.

Magic 8 ball says “a lot”

 

[Rusty Hinge]

ummmmmmmm.......yea......going to need some more details for sure.

Roger that. I’ll get to writing something up. Maybe I’ll make time tomorrow evening.

That's a doozy of a first post!

What part of Houston are you in?

Mostly in Spring and downtown.

It looks beefy as hell, curious to see how badly they stuff and get into the fender. It looks tits though. Welcome and I hope to see this monster around town at some point.

Preciate the welcome man. I’d be happy to get some Houston guys together to talk about some ideas. Maybe a Sam Houston trip to the woods.

Magic 8 ball says “a lot”

Nothing but respect and gratitude for you man. I’m actually collecting parts to do the crawl retrofit you put together. On the original note, the suspension is nearly stock, the only thing I changed was the rear lower links for compression fitment front to rear, tires still BARELY fit. No spacers, no lift pucks, just leveled the front and rear with the sensors and left everything else OEM to get a OEM+ baseline. I kept both sway bars and took a trip to Arkansas to see what I could identify as a shortcoming in “N” height and made 99% of my trip without having to use the “H” AHC setting. I’ll do a proper detailed write up and we can further discuss if you’d like to give me some input. Most issues were in the rear, front was flawless after very slight bumper trimming (in my relevancy).

Thank you all that have contributed to ih8mud. I hope to pass it along and get a few more safely modified vehicles out and about. It really is easier than anyone makes it look.

 

[Tex68w]

Roger that. I’ll get to writing something up. Maybe I’ll make time tomorrow evening.

Mostly in Spring and downtown.

Preciate the welcome man. I’d be happy to get some Houston guys together to talk about some ideas. Maybe a Sam Houston trip to the woods.
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Nothing but respect and gratitude for you man. I’m actually collecting parts to do the crawl retrofit you put together. On the original note, the suspension is nearly stock, the only thing I changed was the rear lower links for compression fitment front to rear, tires still BARELY fit. No spacers, no lift pucks, just leveled the front and rear with the sensors and left everything else OEM to get a OEM+ baseline. I kept both sway bars and took a trip to Arkansas to see what I could identify as a shortcoming in “N” height and made 99% of my trip without having to use the “H” AHC setting. I’ll do a proper detailed write up and we can further discuss if you’d like to give me some input. Most issues were in the rear, front was flawless after very slight bumper trimming (in my relevancy). View attachment 3366546


Thank you all that have contributed to ih8mud. I hope to pass it along and get a few more safely modified vehicles out and about. It really is easier than anyone makes it look.

Great choice in wheels and I spot the Ruby R7 on your KTM as well. Smoker or thumper, I can't tell from that pic?

 

[nwfl4runner]

Roger that. I’ll get to writing something up. Maybe I’ll make time tomorrow evening.

Mostly in Spring and downtown.

Preciate the welcome man. I’d be happy to get some Houston guys together to talk about some ideas. Maybe a Sam Houston trip to the woods.
View attachment 3366543

Nothing but respect and gratitude for you man. I’m actually collecting parts to do the crawl retrofit you put together. On the original note, the suspension is nearly stock, the only thing I changed was the rear lower links for compression fitment front to rear, tires still BARELY fit. No spacers, no lift pucks, just leveled the front and rear with the sensors and left everything else OEM to get a OEM+ baseline. I kept both sway bars and took a trip to Arkansas to see what I could identify as a shortcoming in “N” height and made 99% of my trip without having to use the “H” AHC setting. I’ll do a proper detailed write up and we can further discuss if you’d like to give me some input. Most issues were in the rear, front was flawless after very slight bumper trimming (in my relevancy). View attachment 3366546


Thank you all that have contributed to ih8mud. I hope to pass it along and get a few more safely modified vehicles out and about. It really is easier than anyone makes it look.

lookin good! I’d swap to Tundra and then start cutting!

 

[Rusty Hinge]

Great choice in wheels and I spot the Ruby R7 on your KTM as well. Smoker or thumper, I can't tell from that pic?

Thanks man, I’m about to swap the wheels out and see about fitment with a different offset.

‘22 KTM 500 XCF-W
It’s a box of bolts but lugs well with my smokin buddies and their 300’s.

lookin good! I’d swap to Tundra and then start cutting!

That’s the plan, going in stages to try to pace myself on this build, last one spun out of control, quite badly actually. I have heaps of parts for the tundra swap but want to wait a little longer before I do everything.

 

[Tex68w]

Thanks man, I’m about to swap the wheels out and see about fitment with a different offset.

‘22 KTM 500 XCF-W
It’s a box of bolts but lugs well with my smokin buddies and their 300’s.

That’s the plan, going in stages to try to pace myself on this build, last one spun out of control, quite badly actually. I have heaps of parts for the tundra swap but want to wait a little longer before I do everything.

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Nice! I just added a ‘23 500 to the stable earlier this year. It’s still on the stand waiting for a few parts before we hit the NM BDR.

 

[Rusty Hinge]

I've been toying with proof of concepts with the radiator shroud mounting. The proper process is taking a bit more thought and time than expected. I am trying not to cut the shroud and keep all mounting points intact so it is completely reversible. Once I get some 3D printed mounts finalized, I'll share what is going on and make sure to get some input before machining some bits and testing.

As an alternative, you could simply default to the classic cut and send it method. Seems as though there are a few easy solutions that could alleviate any chance of the fan and shroud becoming best friends.