1/2" Drive Deep well sockets, extensions and ratchet. 3/8" Drive sockets and socket wrench. Screw Drivers, Floor Jack and jack stands. As well as various other hand tools.

WARNING: This vehicle has been modified to enhance its performance. The steering, braking and handling of this vehicle will differ from standard passenger cars and trucks. This vehicle handles differently from an ordinary vehicle in driving conditions which may occur on streets, highways and off road. Avoid unnecessary abrupt maneuvers, sudden stops, sharp turns and other driving conditions that could cause loss of control, possibly leading to a roll over or other accident that could result in serious injury or death to driver and passengers. If larger tires are installed the speedometer will read lower than the vehicles actual speed.

DRIVE WITH CARE, REDUCE SPEED AND WEAR SEATBELTS AT ALL TIMES.

This kit should be installed by a professional mechanic.

This is our project vehicle, an 03 Jeep Rubicon owned by Allen Michaels of Gillette Wyoming which we will be installing a 1" body lift from Daystar Products International Inc.   To purchase a lift kit contact Hot Stuf Custom Parts.

shown here in the "before" picture...

This is a 97-03 TJ Jeep Wrangler 1" Body Lift made by Daystar Products International Inc. part number KJ04508. It replaces the stock body mount bushings with new Polyurethane bushings that are one inch longer than stock...

Step 1, PLASTIC RADIATOR FAN SHROUD: The fan will hit the lower portion of the fan shroud. Before starting installation, Remove the 4 screws that hold the fan shroud to the radiator allowing the fan shroud to be lowered once body lift is completed. Make sure fan is clear of fan shroud before beginning...

Step 2, TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER DROP: Disconnect shift lever bracket by removing carpet on driver's side of vehicle. Remove four 10mm screws on transmission side of driver's side floor, just below transfer case shift lever. Remove transmission shift linkage bracket located under vehicle. Remove 10mm screws on shift linkage bracket...

Step 3, Loosen body mount bolts on one side of vehicle and remove bolts from opposite side using a 5/8" socket for positions1, 5, and 6 (refer to figure 1 on page 2) and a 3/4" socket for positions 2, 3 and 4. Use a long extension to remove mounts next to the gas tank. Place 2x4 between jack and body to spread out load and jack up body on the side you have removed the bolts from just far enough to remove mounts. The bolts on the opposite side will help ensure that the body does not shift. CAUTION: Open hood while jacking up the body to make sure that the fan doesn't hit the shroud. Also, watch that hoses and wires are not stretched. The dipstick head can be pinched so remove dipstick while doing installation. When lifting the side of the vehicle that the fuel filter that the fuel filler is on keep a close eye not to stretch, tear or pull too far on the hose connection.

Step 4, Remove factory mounts 1 at a time and remove stock steel insert.

Step 5, Insert stock steel inserts inside top portion of body lift spacer (note: it fits tight, you may have to use a vise).

Step 7, Jack up the body using 2x4 under one side of the body for support just high enough to insert body lift spacers. If the steel collar on new mounts will not insert in frame holes, you may have to file out frame mount hole slightly to install spacer. Repeat on opposite side.

Step 8, Install transmission linkage lowering plate to stock transmission linkage bracket with 2 each 1/4" machine bolts, lock washers and nuts (included in kit). The bracket faces down with large center hole provided for linkage shaft to be inserted.

Step 9, Reinstall transmission linkage bracket to body.

Step 10, After reinstalling transmission linkage bracket lower the body down on the new mounts and replace bolts but do not tighten completely.

Step 11, Now remove bolts from other side of vehicle and repeat instructions 3 through 6.

Step 12, Once all new mounts are in place, you may re-torque all bolts to factory specs. Do not over tighten bolts.

Step 13, PLASTIC RADIATOR FAN SHROUD: Drill holes large enough for new 1/4" bolts 1" lower than original hole in radiator bracket that shroud bolts to and re-bolt shroud using the 4 new 1/4" bolts, nuts and washers provided in the kit. Make sure the fan clears lower portion of fan shroud. It may be necessary to trim fan shroud around lower radiator hose. You may also install Daystar part no. KJ01005: 1" Lift Motor Mounts.