Biggest/ Best 3 inch lift for the front that doesnt mess up the cv's?

My truck

 

5100s are shocks, 887 are springs. You can run the OME springs on 5100 shocks but the shocks should be set to either stock height if you're running taller springs.

 

Ok so just for reference the 5100s set at stock height with 887s would give it 2.5"?

 

I believe that's correct for. DCSB 4x4 with the V6. There's a thread around here that has measurements...a quick search should turn it up (search for "OME lift measurements" in the 2nd gen and suspension forums).

 

I have a DCLB. Idk if theres really a difference but i found these too. http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/ToytecBilstein-5100-coilovers_p_363.html#
They say "approximatly" 3 inches of lift. Do yall think these would really be 2.5" and be ok to run with no problems?

 

I looked at the ome springs on toytecs website and didnt see an option for the 887s they only showed 883,884,885,886. Also it said the higher numbers were for more weight. Im guessing bumpers and such but i dont have any extra weight.

 

886 is for extra weight. 885 and 887 are same spring rate but the 887 is a taller coil. Have you tried to search this forum for the OME thread? It has the answers to your questions.

 

Oh ok. I havent but i will now.

 

It's already been stated OP, but in an attempt to clarify, without lowering the front differential/axle assembly you will be running your CV's at an increased operating angle which is harder on them and will shorten their lifespan. You can run them at increased angles which will shorten their life the more you lift , you can use a drop bracket lift which returns them to normal operating angles or you can go long travel which widens the A-arms and therefore the length of your half-shafts which will also decrease the operating angles (remember trig?). I believe most of the long travel kits out there will use higher quality CVs which can deal with increased operating angles better (in addition to not operating all the time at extreme angles from the increased length).

 

Many of the LT kits only provide extended axles. These are plenty strong, but its the tulip/rubber seals that are still prone like with any CV as most companies make you rebuild off an OEM axle. You are right though, the extended length of the axles really helps on the angles. Mine are almost flat orientation wise at 2.5 inches of height.

 

Install whatever lift you want and a diff drop spacer. A 1" diff drop effectively cuts out 1" of lift for better CV angles.