97 Sport 4X4 5 Speed

[Cameron]

I don’t have any “before” shots but it was stock when I got it over two years ago.

 

[kcsport 00]

Nice truck!! Are those side markers in your fenders??

 

[Clint]

nice truck!....... what do u have 3 inch body lift well that's what it looks like it doesn't look like u have a torsion twist

 

[2001ExpSport]

Lift by Matt......hehe, that makes me giggle.

 

[Cameron]

Thanks, yes those are side markers. Go to my home page at www.ericcameron.com and click on the picture of my truck for a list of all the mods I have done to my truck and a detailed explanation of how to install side markers.

Yes, that is a 3-inch body lift.

 

[sideswipe]

So ya decided to go with the side markers...nice touch...sweet

 

[SCEXPLORER]

So how did u mount the Grill? The reason i am holding off the body lift is because I don't want to lose the grill but now that I see you have yours I might do it. Can u post instructions on wat you did with the grill?

 

[Cameron]

Well, to tell you the truth, the brackets that came with my grill didn’t adapt well to the 3-inch body lift. So what we did was take the two lower arms (the pieces that bolt to the lower part of the grill guard) and welded them to the frame. Then, we welded 2 L beams from the frame straight up. They were 9 inches long. Drilled holes in the tops and that’s what we bolted the top arms to. I know this sounds kind of permanent but I can still unbolt the grill guard from the arms for full access to the front of the truck if needed. Also, now that it is welded to the frame it is much stronger. I really couldn’t give you step by step instructions because I’m sure each grill guard is slightly different. Anyways, I hope this helps.

Peace