Getting The 5100's done tomorrow

1.75 setting on the fronts. and any pics of what? I posted a pic of the truck after wards.

 

My bad. It looks great! I have been going back and forth as to set them at .85 or 1.75 and after seeing your truck. I think 1.75 is the way to go. Are those the stock tires on there?

 

Yes everything is stock, Can't decide on whether to stay with the 17's or go 16's.

 

Did you add the top plate spacer like noted before in this post?

 

No I will do that when I do the Eibach's up front, and 1.5 AAL in the rear.. My only question to everyone is???? Will I have alignment issues with that set up I want?

 

I have that set up- 5100's at 0.85 with the eibach coil, and 2" AAL. I got 2.6" of lift in front on my short box d-cab 4x4 Sport. I had an alignment by Toyota about 8 months before I added my lift with the caster at 2.0, and it rode well. After the lift I got an alignment and they just got it to what it was previous...there is no more adjustment left they said. It rides the same as before, just a little more firm, but I like it that way. I think it'll depend on your truck, as every truck is different from what I've read.

 

At 2.0 will you have tire wear problems? Did you install the diff drop, or carriage bearing kit. It seems like 1.75 is the way to go. I wouldn't mind going to 2.5 on the Bilstein's and 1.5 AAL in the rear. But won't that cause c.v. angle problems, and alignment issues? Thanks for everyone's time on this.

 

Caster doesn't effect tire wear...that would be toe, and camber. Caster effects the stability of the vehicle...too little caster makes a vehicle feel loose and makes it wonder on the highway...mine doesn't at all. I checked my CV boots, and none of the fins are touching at all, so I think I'll be fine. I only have a very, very slight vibe from having a 2" AAL in the back. I went with the lift spring as I read that the 5100's at 2.5 are rough...

 

Thanks, so did you do the diff drop, and carriage bearing kit?

 

No diff drop...don't think it's required at this height personally. I may add a carrier bearing drop...waiting for beefed tacos ones to be released for purchase. It's really not bad at all. My wife drove it and thinks I'm crazy because she can't feel anything. Guess I'm just anal...

 

Damn I wish I was skilled enough to do that grill. I would put lights behind it. Thanks for all the help. My truck has 3,400 miles on it, I just don't want problems

 

The grill was super easy. It was just an ordinary billet grill that I sanded, and painted with 3M rubberized paint, then texturized it with a scotchbrite pad, and then hit with clear coat. I don't think that a lift of 2.5" would really have any detramental effects on your truck honestly. I read a tonne on here and other forums before I decided on what to go with. If anything it improved on the truck. I think the vibe I have is because the AAL still hasn't settled in totally, as it is still at 2.25" over where it was stock. I think after some time it'll get better, and I probably won't even need a carrier bearing drop...we'll see.