Rancho Quicklift Loaded.....

@rascalrider, are you on stock UCAs?

 

Yes

alignment #'s

lt
Camber - 1.1
Caster - 1.4
Toe - 0.03

rt.
Camber - 1.0
Caster - 1.1
toe 0.07

all in the green according to the machine at my buddys shop.

 

thanks, rascal...

welp, QuickLift and 2" AAL are in, super smooth install, gotta love working on brand new parts. 285/70R17 Discoverer AT3s will be here Tuesday.

i'll do some new measurements later on but damn the thing looks BOOSTED. the AAL lift actually cured my 2nd gear, under load, slight vibe. i have an OME carrier drop to go in next.

Toytec sent me the wrong shock extenders so i might just buy longer rear shocks. no top out felt in my brief test drive last night but i know they're way too short.

 

how much spring settling do you guys think we'll see on DCSBs? i like a little rake and right now i'm pretty even.

i'll take before/after pics today... still have tiny 29" sport tires on from my lowered Canyon

 

LOL

Also, measure from the center of your center cap to the bottom edge of the fender well and post your measurement.....

 

So they max out the same height as billies? Wonder which option rides smoother, this is the next mod i'm doing

 

Curious to see how much rubbing you have with your new tires....

 

sorry, guys, had to work today. played with the truck all day yesterday

my driveway isn't super level but... 2013 DCSB OR...

stock: F 21D / 22P, R 21.5D / 22.5P

after (w/full tank) QuickLift Loaded + Wheelers 2" AAL: F 24D / 24.5P, R 24D / 24P

i also added the Wheelers 1/4" poly spacer on top of the QuickLift Loaded to compensate for some (assumed) settling. no vibes, no issues BUT my inner CV boots are touching a hair. i'll be watching those as the front springs settle. if they don't, i'll pull them in with the boot mod for longevity.

as for ride quality, this setup is super smooth! i had a feeling both ends would ride a little rough but that's not the case at all. i have the Ranchos set to position 1 (softest) while they break in, feel great right now. the Wheelers AAL is perfect, just a little more taught than the stock leafs but in a good way. the stock OR Bilsteins weren't really impressing me, had some rear hop over rutted pavement, so i'll ditch those pretty soon.

i havent had time to get an alignment yet so this is all testing during regular driving. New England roads are far from smooth but no off-road just yet.

@sfcadams, on tire rub, me too! i'm prepared to trim plastic and cut metal but won't know until the tires are mounted up.

 

coulda ran those w/o a lift.

 

Hope you guy's have good luck with these lift's. Keep us updated on how things are going or any issues you may come across. I have been out of the hobby since I sold my F-350 back in '94. Rancho used to be the kit that was always consider quality. I just got a 2013 Tacoma a few weeks ago and joined this forum. After reading all these post's and looking at the galleries it kinda gets the mind to thinking about getting back into the hobby again. I also realize I have to do a lot more research as alot of the manufacturers have seemed to change.

 

Your buddy said your caster is in spec?

 

my truck is in the shop... alignment and 285/70R17 fitment notes to come. i'll snap a few pics on the way home.

 

no rub, feels awesome. by the time i got down to pick it up they ditched the alignment numbers but said everything went smooth. oh well.

drives great on road and over rutted, dirt, back roads. we'll see as time goes on. i'll take it out back along the powerlines to see how it does.

 

Looks great. What size tires?

 

P285/70R17 Cooper Discoverer AT3.

 

Got an update for us after running this size tire for a day or two? Any rubbing on/off road or when turning? What wheels are those too by the way?

 

Well shows green on the printout and didn't before the alignment so.... Yeah I guess so.

 

i work out of the house so only short trips so far but i tested on unmaintained back roads and all the usual paved spots my Canyon used to rub like pulling into my sloped driveway fast... no rub yet.

once i get some time i want to head out back and drive the powerlines. i'm sure i'll see rub out there. prob do that tomorrow.

wheels are '05 4Runner Sports sans cap, Plasti-Dipped black + 1.25" G2 wheel spacers.

 

oh and i'm saving for LR UCAs. i think it's a wise upgrade. not comfy not knowing my alignment specs. visually everything looks great but i want to be sure before i drive all winter.

anyone know a good off-road shop in Mass for alignments on lifted trucks? (i'll hit up the regional section)

one other thing i forgot... i had to order a swaybar relocation kit from Toytec as well. my bar is super close to the lower portion of the coilover. simple tweak.

EDIT: i lied. another thing... i seem to have developed a SUPER slight shudder when taking off from a dead stop. carrier bearing drop will go in today. interesting how i had a pretty pronounced shudder or vibe in 2nd gear under load when completely stock... that went away after lift... now i have this very slight vibe from a stop.

i still want more rake so i'll probably grab a 1/2" or 1" block with 3* shims. that will give me a bunch of parts to test for vibe cure.

 

OME carrier bearing drop is on. seems to have cured the slight shudder when taking off from a stop. didn't feel it on my quick lunch ride.