I'm working on it. Here is how I'm approaching it:

body pucks ( sportztrailers.com ) $3.50 X 10 = $35.00

3/8" x 6" bolts (Ace Hardware) $1.65 X 6 = $9.90

3/8" flange nuts (Ace Hardware) $0.69 X 6 = $4.14

3/8" washers (Ace Hardware) $0.09 X 6 = $0.54

M10 x 1.25 x 160mm (local bolt company) $12.40 X 2 = $24.80

M12 x 1.25 x 170mm (Another XOC Member) (private) X 2 = (private)

M10 x 1.25 x 80mm (Ace Hardware) $2.88 X 2 = $5.76

I'll have to find some sleeves for the safety loop and it'll be well under the cost of the kit from 4x4parts.

So you can see that the cost is about $80 + the cost of the M12 bolts (I wont disclose this for respect of the seller)

Mod Day looks like Saturday 12-23-6
Cut the blocks with a mitre saw
Been spraying everything with WD-40 for a couple of weeks now...had most of the bolts out...skid plate is off...lower fan shroud is off...all plastic bolt covers are off...
I think preparation is the key to this mod.

Will post pics and details

PB Blaster works beter than WD-40, in case it helps.

If you can get Kroil...its even better than nut blaster.

WD-40 works great for attracting catfish though...

What material is that? Keep in mind that some states dont pass homemade body lifts at inspection. That is if your state even requires vehicle inspections. (Oklahoma does not)

It is plastic, really really hard plastic...and it is solid...hard as a rock...comes in all shapes and sizes
Heres what it looked like before I started

And if its good enough for Homey [the cat] its good enough for me

posted November 13, 2006 07:57 AM
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Found it in the backyard mechanic
Posted by 01salsaxterra
This is for a 2000-2004 Xterra, Frontier might be a little different.

Here they are in no particular order..
(2) 12mm x 180mm x 1.25" bolts (black ones) (rear of truck by bumper going up)
(2) 10mm x 160mm x 1.25" bolts (black ones) (2nd to last body mount toward the rear bumper)
(6) 6" x 7/16" x 14mm bolts (gold ones) (the other 6 body mounts of the truck)
(6) 3/8" nylock locking nuts
(6) 3/8" washers
(8) 1/2" washers
driveshaft safety loops spacers (2)- 5/8"o.d. x 2" long
(2) 10mm x 80mm x 1.25" thread
(10) 2"h x 3" wide w/ 1/2" hole body lift pucks
Just curious as to what the 10mm x 80mm x 1.25" thread is. Are those bolts needed in addition to the other ten?

Yup, the M10 x 1.25 x 80mm bolts are for the safety loop extension. You need 2 of them + some 2" sleeves for spacers. You can get them at Ace Hardware. In fact, you can get everything at Ace Hardware except 3 items:

M12 X 1.25 X 180mm bolts. Got mine from MMNIAC
M10 X 1.25 X 160mm bolts. Got mine at a local bolt shop.
2" tall X 3" wide body lift pucks. Get em HERE

Oh yeah, I hope you caught this, but don't get 3/8" nuts for the 7/16" bolts. Won't work

I have'nt got the pucks yet but here's what I got so far. The 4 brackets are for the stock front bumpers relocation. I've since welded studs on the top hole for ease of install so a bolt head does not contact the frame. The large zip tie will be used to secure the power steering pump reservoir for now:

Ya, I did a search on the net for metric bolts with the pitch and length specified. So far, nada. I emailed a couple of companies and enquired about them, but am waiting for replies. Anybody have any other ideas on where to get the 180mm and 160mm metric bolts?

Reedus

You can order anything metric (bolts, tools, etc.) from a place called Metric Specialties.

They're in Burbank, CA and have great customer service. Either call them or go through metricspecialties.com.

You have to know what you want when you order, but they are great and have my business.

Hope this helps.

And Skaggs, I want to see the rack! Waiting, waiting...

check my profile. Almost done. I have not had the money to get it powder coated so It's kinda on hold for now. I'm anxious also. I was hoping to be using it before the winter was over.

Schweet!

PMBL [poor mans body lift] Done!

Good job How much did you end up spending if you dont mind me asking?

The only thing I had to buy was the bolts
If I remember right it was around $25
Made the pucks, re-drilled the rear bumper,
cut old pipe down to 1 3/4 for the front,
So absolutely less than $30

PMBL

Holy crap! You kicked ass! Where did you find bolts for so cheap?

Here is a pic of the pipe that I used for the front bumper as a spacer...had to make 4 of these

I only had to buy 6 metric bolts, 4 for the front bumper and the 2 magic bolts that go in the very rear body mount I got them from the same place you got yours

So you reused the other stock bolts then? If you did, I did'nt think they were long enough. Otherwise, you musta had some on hand already.

Either way, good work

With all new bolts/washers/nuts and the Performance Accessories body pucks, I am clocking in at a grand total of $108.28

Here's my list:

• 2" tall x 3" wide body pucks (10) - sportztrailers.com
• 7/16" x 6" bolts grade 8 (6) - Ace Hardware
• 7/16" Nylock nuts grade 8 (6) - Ace Hardware
• 7/16" flat washers grade 8 (6) - Ace Hardware
• M10 x 1.25 x 160mm bolts (2) Local Bolt Company
• 10mm flat washer (2) - Ace Hardware
• 10mm lock washer (2) - Ace Hardware
• M12 x 1.25 x 170mm bolts (2) - MMNIAC
• 12mm flat washer (2) - Ace Hardware
• 12mm lock washer (2) - Ace Hardware
• M10 x 1.25 x 75mm bolts-for safety loop (2) - Ace Hardware
• 2" safety loop extension sleeves (2) - Ace Hardware
  (1/2” copper pipe, 2" pieces)

Got all the other bolts and nuts at my local hardware store [bulk] by the pound

Oh, I never thought about buying in bulk by the pound. That could have saved me alot. I'll know next time.

Okay, I am ordering the blocks as we speak. I have a few questions, what are the driveshaft safety loops spacers? A visual would be great. And since I would be saving a few bucks on the BL, would the Front Skid Plate from 4x4parts.com fit and work okay as is, or would I need to add something else?

I will update with the prices and stores for the parts as I collect them all.

Go look on page 3 of this thread. There's a picture there and then there is the list of everything and where I got it.

Also, HERE\'S a good write up on how do do the BL including pictures.

This is your driveshaft safety loop:


You just need some 2" sleeves and some longer bolts to re-position the loop after the Body has been raised off the frame. The easiest way is to get some 1/2" copper pipe and cut two 2" pieces.

This is a pic of the section I had to cut out to get my unit to go and stay in 4Lo
Some have used tin snips...I just happend to have my saws-all handy
Do not be afraid of this mod...very simple.

Here is another one before the cut