Fitting in The Cab 2' Lift Blocks

This is the cream of the crop... after all the preparation work being done a 20minute coffee break...now we are at the core of the project . Fitting in the blocks this process will take around 4 hours if you are working alone


Tools


1)NO17 , NO14 socket , 
2)L handle, Long extension and Short extension
3) Ratchet Handle
4) Jacking Blocks or Timber Blocks x 3~4 pieces just for stand by 
5) Jack Stands x 2  
6) Trolley Jacks x 1( the more the merrier)


This is a picture of the front original mounting, the 2inch spacers will be placed on top, You can start at either side, But I would recommend right side first because the most vital part (the steering column) is on that side .
Unfortunately due to technical error some of my pictures on the right hand side were blurred so i had to jumble in some pictures from the left hand side to give a better explanation ,other than that both sides will go through an identical process  


1) Re install the wheels on the front,  Loosen all the bolts on the body from the cab first,
 there is 4 on each side and a total of 8 nos.
The bolts uses NO17 sockets to open, use the L -handle to open it and further  loosen it with a Ratchet handle. The fourth bolt require extension to reach.

(Left hand side first mounting)

(Left hand side first mounting bolt)

( Second bolt just behind the front wheel arch) 

(Third bolt is in roughly runs in line with the B pillar)

(Fourth cab bolt is a bit higher and near to the leaf spring bolt , use the extension to reach it)


2)Further loosen the all the bolts from 4 bolts on the right side without removing them. Place the trolley jack under the pitch weld .Support the jacking point with a rubber block or timber. Start lifting up the body slowly, make sure the body is rising linear to the amount of lift that is applied if not stop and check  eg: hooked wire or pipes.


Note:
Reason for the bolts to be intact it to prevent sudden separation of body and chassis which can damage parts due to over stretching . 


If the chassis is still stuck to the body despite no restrictions, get a screw driver or crowbar and slowly pry in between the mounting and body. This will help kick in the separation.

3) Lower the jack and fully remove  the  4 bolts and continue lifting the body till it can fit in the lift block

4) Apply some grease to the top and bottom surface of the block and bolts ( preferably synthetic based grease) before installation, especially on the tread of the bolt
Note: The bolt should be reasonably easy to tie and should be able to turn a few rounds with your fingers , if it very tight remove and realign. Make sure the tread of the bolt and nut is aligned 

5) Fit in all the spacers and give the bolts a few turns.

(repeat on all spacers)




6) After all the spacers and bolts are in place lower the jack and lightly tie them as you need some room for movement to align and install the spacer on the other side of the body .




Upon finish lifting the other side .Remove the jack and hand tighten all the 8 bolts (from left to right)

Original bolts