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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 12 weeks.

Contents:

• Introduction
  • Will this body lift kit fit my vehicle?
  • Sportage kits
  • Sorento kits
• Notes and ordering information
  • Returns and exchanges
  • Cancellation Policy
• Return to the main Body Lift page

Introduction:

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 should be able to search on-line parts dealers for these P/Ns or take these P/Ns to your local Kia dealer parts counter
    • If you can't source these parts, we may be able to special order them for you, cost is approx. US$35.00/ea. for the uppers and US$20.00/ea. for the lowers

1-3/8"/ 35mm Lift Blocks - ruler shown for scale, not included	3" / 75mm Lift Blocks and Bolt Extensions	Detail of notched blocks - typical of front two blocks

On the 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" 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 If so, our Sorento kit shouuld fit.

Kia Sportage:

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.
• Prices (US $) do not include sales tax or shipping

  Kit / Lift	1-3/8" / 35mm	3" / 76mm	Description / Short Wheelbase - 8 mounts
  B	$120.00	$200.00	Mega Lift Blocks
  D	$240.00	$320.00	Mega Lift Blocks + bolt extensions *
  CUT2	$ 16.00	$ 24.00	Notch the 2 front blocks for easier installation
  CUT8	$ 48.00	$ 80.00	Notch all 8 blocks for easier installation
  CLR	$ 16.00	$ 16.00	Custom Color option
  DOC	$ 1.00	$ 1.00	Printed installation notes - or print your own copy
  SL	$ 20.00	$ 25.00	Shift Lever extension, M12x1.50 default **
  Typical	-B-	-D-	Typical Kit Combination
  Cost	$120.00	$320.00	- Typical Kit Cost + applicable tax and shipping

  Notes:

  • n/a = Not applicable or not available for a given height
  • (*) bolt extensions available separately for (1-3/8" - $150.00) or (3" - $160.00) plus $8.00 US or $33.00 international postage
  • CLR option, black if the default option here
    • If you wish to paint your blocks a custom color, order the CLR option and we'll prep the blocks for painting
    • The default or natural block color is white
  • SL: (**) Some later model Sportage models may use an M10x1.25 thread pitch shifter, so be sure to check prior to ordering
  • Prices (US $) do not include sales tax or shipping
  • Notes and ordering information

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  Sorento:

  Assumes 10 body mounts, 4 with 10mm dia. bolts and 6 with 16mm dia. bolts and at least 16mm or 5/8" exposed thread.

  Kit / Lift	up to 1"/25 mm	up to 2"/50 mm(*)	Description - 10 mounts
  A	$ 56.00	$ 71.00	Standard Lift Blocks
  B	$ 76.00	$ 96.00	Ultimate Lift Blocks
  CUT10	$ 40.00	$ 50.00	Notch all 10 blocks for easier installation
  CLR	$ 10.00	$ 10.00	Custom Color option
  Typical	B+CUT10	B	Typical Kit Combination
  Cost	$116.00	$ 96.00	- Typical Kit Cost + applicable tax and shipping

  Notes:

  • Standard lift blocks 10 x 2" dia., Ultimate lift blocks 10 x 2.5" dia.
  • n/a = Not applicable or not available for a given height
  • Normal lift block height is 15mm, just short of 5/8" to work with default length of fixed factory bolts
    • This aassumes at leas 5/8"/16mm of exposed thread on all 10 bolts
  • (*)Taller lift blocks (e.g. 1"/25mm, 1.5"/38mm, 2"/50mm) are possible
    • Customer will have to deal with extending/replacingthe fixed body mount bolts
  • CUT10 option adds a notch to allow each lift block to be slid into place instead of having to lift the body clear of the fixed mounting bolts
    • It's also possible to cut these notches yourself with a wood saw if you wish
  • CLR option, black if the default option here
    • If you wish to paint your blocks a custom color, order the CLR option and we'll prep the blocks for painting
    • The default or natural block color is white
  • Prices (US $) do not include sales tax or shipping
  • Notes and ordering information

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  NOTES:

  1. Add up the cost of each item (in US $) you want included in your body lift kit:
     1. Typical kit contents and totals are listed in the tables above
     2. Add 9.0% sales tax for shipments to a California address:
        1. Automatically added if using the Buy Now buttons below
        2. If you live outside of California, no sales tax applies
     3. For US addresses,$16.00 for uninsured or $18.00 for insured Priority Mail shipping
        1. Or use one of the two "Buy Now" buttons below for pre-computed shipping
        2. 2-3 day typical Priority Mail delivery time
     4. International shipping options:
        1. US Mail shipping to Canada US$56.95 for all the above kits
        2. US Priority Mail shipping to Europe and Central/South America: US$82.95 for most items
        3. US Priority Mail shipping to Asia/Australia/New Zealand: US$89.95 for most items
        4. For total weight up to 20 pounds
        5. Typical shipping time is 6-10 days
        6. Additional shipping and tracking information
           1. Shipping insurance available by special request.
        7. Currency conversion
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  3. Questions?

  Ordering and shipping options below:

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  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...

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  • Whatever ordering option you use, please be sure to DOUBLE CHECK YOUR SHIPPING ADDRESS 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.

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  • Click here for an order form tutorial
  • 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.
  • Or via PayPal:
    • https://www.paypal.com/
      • Login, select: Send Money
      • Recipient = sales@4Crawler.com
        • Hint: Cut and paste this into the Recipient field
      • Enter Amount:
        • Be sure to include shipping in the total
      • 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
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    • 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)
  • Forum, military and dealer discount information.
  • Kits are built to order.
    • Typical fabrication and shipping time as noted.

  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 12 weeks.

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