NOTE: Due to high order volume and supply chain issues, it may take some time for deliveries, production and shipments to catch up. Order backlog could be up to 8 weeks.
For the 1st generatio Kia Sportage models. These models usea body on
frame construction. Later model Sportages use a uni-body style
construction and that doesn't allow for the body to be lifted off the
frame.
You are encouraged to inspect your
vehicle's body mounts to verify that there are indeed 8 mounts (4 per
side) and those upper body mount bushings are ~80mm (~3-1/4") in
diameter and that there are 14mm (~9/16") diameter threaded studs
projecting down through the body mounts from the body.
If so, then these lift kits will be applicable to your vehicle and
feature 3.5" diameter Mega size lift blocks.
If you have any questions as to the applicability of this kit with your
vehicle, this is how you can find the answer yourself in a few minutes.
On the uni-body models, you won't find any body mounts because the body
and frame are not separate.
Here are the Kia part numbers for replacement body mount bushings:
0K01939941 Rubber-Body Mounting, Upper
0K01739942 Body Mounting, Lower
You may be able to search on-line parts dealers for these P/Ns or take these P/Ns to your local Kia dealer parts counter
There are 2 basic 1st generation Kia Sportage lift kits:
The shorter 1-3/8" (35mm) makes use of the existing body mount
hardware and adds the lift blocks to the stock setup
Assumes that you have adequate exposed length of threads on the 8 body
mount studs, that is 1-3/8" plus room for the nuts.
A small number of vehicles have less than 1-3/8" of exposed
thread.
If this is the case on your vehicle, please advise in your order and we
can supply a shorter lift block, such as 1".
Or you can order the 1-3/8" blocks with bolt extensions (kit D
instead of kit B).
You may find it necessary to trim off some of the threaded stud length
to fit the bolt extension in place as there is only about 1" of
thread depth inside the extension.
Note it is possble to omit one of the two nuts if needed, just use a
thread locking compound on the remaining nut or pick up some nylon lock
nuts.
The taller 3" (75mm) kit uses 3" long bolt extensions for the
stock hardware and adds the 3" lift blocks
Bolt extensions screw onto the stock M14-1.50 studs extending out from
the body and provide similar threads to allow re-use of the stock body
mount nuts.
Bumper and other modifications likely needed at 3" lift and are
not included with this kit
Both kits will include 8 - 3.5" (~89mm) diameter UHMW lift blocks.
Blocks are designed to fit over the existing ~80mm diameter rubber body
mount bushings
They feature a ~6mm (1/4") deep recess, 80mm in diameter to
enclose and contain the top of the rubber bushing to keep it from
squeezing out from the weight that it supports.
As such, the lift blocks will that much taller than the lift height, so
the 1-3/8" lift blocks are physically 1-5/8" tall, owing to
the 1/4" deep recess in the bottom.
Likewise, the top of the block features a stepped down upper portion to
fit inside the metal bushing cups under the body.
The front 2 blocks may be supplied pre-notched, as noted in the instructions,
with the CUT2 option of for all 8 blocks, add the CUT8 option.
New, improved notch design allows easier installation of the front
blocks without needing to raise front of body ~6". Owing to the
difficulty of machining and holding the slippery UHMW blocks, you may
see a little tear out around the notches in the front blocks. This is
only cosmetic and will not affect the integrity of the blocks.
Natural block color is white, may be custom colored black with the CLR
kit option.
Allow 1-2 weeks additonal for fabrication of the Kia Sportage lift
kits, due to the complexity of the fully machined, oversized lift
blocks and hardware.
On the 1st and 2nd gen Sorento models, there are a total of 10 body mount, 5 on each
side of the vehicle, all about 60mm or 2-1/2" in diameter. There
should be at least 15mm or 5/8" or 16mm of thread exposed on all 10 of the
body mount bolts. Of those bolts, 4 are 10mm or 3/8" in diameter
and 6 are 16mm or 5/8" in diameter. If so, our 15mm Sorento kit shouuld fit.
Later model Sorento vehicles utilize a uni-body type construction and are therefore
not amenable to a body lift as there's no frame to lift the body off of.
Our default shipping method is USPS mail and default payment option is Paypal. If you wish to use a different shipping or payment method, please contact us prior to ordering. Let us
know the item(s) you want, where and how you'll want them shipped to and we'll get back to you with a shipping quote and purchase information:
NOTE:
Beginning 01.Jan.2021, we'll no longer be able to accept orders shipping to the UK via our on-line order system due to the VAT
requirements. Click here for alternate ordering options.
It appears New Zealand and Australia are back to normal mail operations...
Whatever ordering option you use, please be sure to prior to submitting the
order.
Orders will be shipped to the address you specify, if that address is
incorrect, your order may be delayed
Returned orders will be reshipped at your expense.
We'll try to correct the address if you send it to us, but we do get SO MANY orders
with incorrect addresses it is hard to keep track of which
is which, so your best shot is to give us your correct address to begin
with.
The 2 Buy Now buttons below left and center add US postage
automatically and all 3 add applicable sales tax:
Purchase w/ uninsured US shipping - Adds US$16.00 shipping automatically
Purchase w/ insured
US shipping - Adds US$18.00 shipping automatically
Purchase w/ other shipping option - Include custom shipping cost in order total
In the Payment For field, enter the vehicle and lift
desired:
For example: 1-3/8" Body lift for 19xx Kia Sportage,
Kit D
In the Price field, enter the parts total for the lift,
including shipping if using the custom shipping button above
You can log into an existing Paypal account or enter your credit card
information if you don't have or want to use a Paypal account
In the Note To Seller field, enter any specific options
you want in the order
For example: '95 Sportage 1-3/8" Kit D
No need to spell out the kit options, that is why we use simple letter
codes to make it easy to enter and easier than clicking on a half dozen
"Add To Cart" buttons to enter your order.
Select Funds Source (e.g. checking account, credit
or debit card)
Using an e-check results in a 3-4 day delay for the funds to clear
Paypal
For Transaction Type, select: Goods, Non-Auction
Enter Subject/Note describing items desired
For example: 1-3/8" Body lift for 19xx Kia
Sportage
In the Note To Seller field, enter any specific
options you want in the order
For example: Kits: B+CUT2+CLR
Check for correct shipping address and hit the "Send"
button
If in doubt on the address, (or you want to use a different address)
please include the address you want to use in the "NOTE
TO SELLER" field when given the option above.
Double check the shipping address before hitting the "Send"
button
Notes:
Company name will show up as "Visual Diagnostics/4Crawler
Offroad"
Feel free to e-mail 4Crawler Offroad to let us know you issued the
payment, although we automatically get an e-mail notification to this
effect.
If you prefer, 4Crawler Offroad can issue a PayPal funds
request/invoice as well
You should receive a confirmation e-mail from Paypal if the transaction
was successful.
If you don't have a Paypal account, its easy to set one up using the
link above, enter your name/address/e-mail and account info.
Credit Card via fax/mail/e-mail: FAX:+01.772.264.8458
Supply the following information:
Name
Billing/Shipping address
Phone # and e-mail address
Credit Card number
Expiration Date
And the 3 or 4 digit security code on the back (or front) side of the
card
Via mail; certified check/money order payable to (US funds):
4Crawler Offroad
Attn: Roger Brown
PO Box 61092
Sunnyvale, CA 94088-1092 USA
Via USPS-COD (Collect On Delivery - US only) there is an additional
charge for USPS-COD, typically $12.00 (varies with order total)
NOTE: Due to high order volume and supply chain issues, it may take some time for deliveries, production and shipments to catch up. Order backlog could be up to 8 weeks.