Body Lift Block and Lift Kit Information

A basic, round body lift block in OpenSCAD. Height, bolt hole diameter and outer diameter are customizable. Photo shows a 3D printed block (in ABS) on the left and a machined and painted UHMW block on the right. I have not tested any 3D printed blocks on a vehicle, see notes in SCAD file.

3D printed block could be used for test fitting on a vehicle before committing to purchasing rod stock for machining. It could also be used as a sample for someone with a lathe to reproduce in plastic (e.g. UHMW, Delrin, Nylon) or Aluminum. Or, you can import the OpenSCAD file into FreeCAD and then export any number of CAD file formats to send to an on-line machine shop such as Xometry, JLC3DP, etc.

If making lift blocks out of a plastic material, you can cut that material, in rod form, with a band saw, table saw or chop saw if you have a suitable way to secure the material for cutting. Do not try to hand hold that material! If you can get a consistent length and a decent square cut, you could just drill the center hole and use the blocks as-is. Or, chuck them up in a lathe to square off to length and center drill. An alternative method is to obtain some flat material of the desired height and them use a hole saw in a drill press to cut out round blocks. This way, no lathe is required.

The BodyLift.txt file includes vehicle specific information such and number and size of body lift blocks, hardware requirements as well as links to assorted items that may be added. This file will change over time as new information is added. If you have anything to add, post a MAKE with any additional details.

Related components: 

2-Piece Body Mount Bushings: https://www.printables.com/model/1225206-2-piece-body-mount-bushings-for-toyota

Radiator Brackets: https://www.printables.com/model/1157191-radiator-drop-brackets-for-a-body-lift

Videos

https://youtu.be/awWNgI1XRW0?si=ZfTgaGvc1IhwtwHd

Making body lift blocks from round UHMW rod

https://youtu.be/QVFUJ5yYyW8?si=UKV-TIGpgQsCLsiR

Making a body lift removal kit

Category: Automotive