I Ruined @DirtLifestyle 's Unstoppable Land Cruiser Build- Watch Before Lifting Your OffRoad Truck

Lifting a vehicle can be intimidating, in this video we explore all the things that can make putting a 3 inch lift on an off-road vehicle a bit more challenging then it would appear. If you are considering doing your own blot-on lift for your 4x4 or overland rig, watch this video first.

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[erichvonarnim]

This was my favorite build that Nate did. That said I am a biased 80 owner. So glad to see you are continuing to improve it and keeping us in the loop!

[anorakadventures]

Great video. This is how every DIY project I have even done has gone and I always found it infuriating that everyone always says online how smooth and easy everything is.
Also, as a short person always looking for more visibility, love the rake! Haha

[vannstavast]

I think your lift problem is that you did not calculate your weight correctly. You said you weighed the vehicle, which was great, but you did not consider the amount of unsprung weight you have. The springs do not support unsprung weight in the static condition. Probably should have brought something around +600 lbs.

[lsswapped]

Since you have a 2 post lift, it would’ve been way easier, safer to undo bottom shock bolts and pan hard bars then lift vehicle than to use a spring compressor.

[samjohnson]

The lift on my 80 was one of the few things I paid to have done at a reputable shop - Slee Offroad actually. The reason for this was exactly to avoid the pitfalls and delays like you had to deal with.
After discussions with Christo regarding expected load out weight, he chose the kit I needed. But even then, after install they had to change to another kit to reach the goals I was after. All they had to do was go to their inventory shelf. The install was completed in a few days. They also identified some other items that needed attention and were able to address them at the same time, so even more delays avoided by having a great shop do the work.
I think you mentioned, but DeltaVS makes a lift bracket for the rear panhard. I need one too, but can manage the rear-end wonk for now.
Think you may still need an adjustable panhard anyway for the lift you have going.
And btw, glad you did the lift. It was the biggest thing I felt limited that 80 when Nate built it. I know that was his intention not to lift it, but I think even he once mentioned a lift would have been helpful on the Rubicon.
Don't forget to pull those offset CA bushings when you do the plates. They don't really last long anyway under frequent, full articulation.
I'm running a 3" lift with factory bushings and no plates. So far so good, tho any higher a lift would def require the plates imo.
Also running about 700# loud out, so that may contribute to a decent ride w/o too.
Great video and info.
Happy trails!

[yellow_noise]

Awesome technical explanations. Yes. Panhard relocation is mandatory if lift. Pretty interesting why previous owner didnt do this.

[ToolsTrucksTrails]

Glad my 87 GMC has a 4” lift already, but you made this look easy, or at least easy to follow. 😀👍

[AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson]

I’m sorry you had to deal with the headache… but this was a fun video, because everyone who has installed their own stuff can 100% relate lol!

[perrymahnke]

Really great video, I'm a 62 year old shade tree DIY mechanic & it's awesome to be able to go to the web for answers but it's also very scary at times. I really appreciate your videos & the time & money you spend on sharing your experiences. Have you considered putting your logo on the new hood (either one large logo or a collage of small logos)?

[ClinkenbeardStrong]

Thanks for this content, it helps explain alot about diy struggles. There is one big thing that I think should be clarified. You make it seem as if the truck will drive like stock again, and although you can get a lifted truck to drive "good". They will never be as stable as an unmodified truck again. I've lifted probably 700+ vehicles, and that's what that experience has taught me. This isn't a criticism but hopefully helpful info. But either way keep up the good content.

[that_aussie_redneck]

I would recommend replacement radius arms to correct caster from personal experience on my y61 Nissan Patrol, they keep the factory bushes which last longer and are softer to allow better articulation. If you can get some that are made from 32mm bisalloy, deflection is greatly reduced. Im not sure where you would get them from in the states but they are well worth the investment.

[garretlewis]

I put an OME kit on my 2016 Colorado. Actually did the rear leaf springs 3 times to dial it in. First was the “regular” springs after much discussion with ARB people. They were very helpful, but I needed to upgrade to the heavier leafs which involves adding a leaf to their regular springs. Finally added a shim to correct some of the Colorado lean. Like the ride of my OME kit. On my Colorado, their numbers for lift were pretty close.

[rayjon]

Just a few things, drop the rear bump stops, and braided steel brake lines and 100 series toyota brake pads with powerstop rotors works great, also transfer case gears for low range helps,

[benjaminjonholman]

Well, since OME is Australian the A vs B springs are correct. But on the other side from the US. Sounds like the Mudify company was just reading from the instructions from a right hand drive country.

[Solvefunction]

Good stuff, glad you got it worked out so far. Love seeing the Kong Bump stops too

[garretlewis]

I know the feeling. Ordered a Clayton Off Road 1.5” lift with HD rear springs due to the RTT and other things in the rear and got 3” of lift. Not as bad as yours. I always say about suspension you really don’t know until your suspension is installed. You can make good guesses/estimates but you never really know until it is all installed.
P.S. Don’t get me wrong. We like the Clayton Off Road kit on our Gladiator.

[sethpage]

The rear panhard is an easy fix. Pick up a Delta lift bracket for it. It's an easy bolt-on.

The yellow offset bushings up front are junk. You are better off setting the caster with aftermarket radius arms (like those from Delta), or by adding drop brackets to lower the radius arm mounting points.

[gww]

Delta makes a bolt in track bar level bracket for the rear. Make sure you adjust the bump stops or the higher track bar will hit the bottom of the body!

There is also a longer rear brake bias bar to keep the rear brakes working properly.

[EricaMTB]

How about drop boxes for the chassis end of the radius arms, and adjustable panhard bar.

[justinknoblauch]

the longer spring is because of the panhard bar, the longer spring regardless of left or right hand drive always goes on the side that the panhard bar mount is on the chassis. So for the rear it is always on the RHS of the car, but the front is flipped to match the steering box depending on the market of sale. longer is always the chassis mount side of the panhard