2WD lift - 5100, 288x, AAL - Need advice

I'm looking to do 5100s all around, not sure which 288x to go with and probably Deaver or Headstrong three progressive AAL.

https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p401/Coil/Bilstein_5100_Kit_(HS16BK-1).html

I'm leaning towards the 2887 (2.75") or 2888 (3.25") according to the lift guide but I also been reading that the 4WD guys are getting less lift when it settles. I also like to know I can fit 285/70 r17 tires.

Sounds like UCA is a must at those heights?

https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/uploads/1/1/8/4/11846658/lift_guide.pdf

Thanks guys

 

I have the 5100/2888 combo, ~2.75" lift....probably around 2.25-2.5" after settling. -10mm offset with 285's. Below is the list I had to do to make em fit, and I still get a little rub when slightly turning and full compression.

CMC
pinch weld fold over
plastic cutting (not a bunch but not "a little" either.)
caster ~3.8 degrees

you'll see others with similar stories.

 

Thanks. Did you have to get aftermarket UCAs for the alignment?

 

I also noticed there's around .5" difference between the 2wd and 4wd.

https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/uploads/1/1/8/4/11846658/lift_guide.pdf

So I assume I should lean towards the 2887 coils?

 

Here is my 2016 SR 2wd. I have pro comp 2.25” leveling kit with 1” low range off road blocks and Bilstein 5100’s in the rear. I kept factory wheels and are running 235/85/16 - 32” Cooper ST Maxx tires. Have not had any issues and tires did great in the 13” of snow last week.

 

I like the way that looks, those tires are perfect. How does it ride? How much was everything all in?

 

Seeing that you are 4x2, have you thought about a spindle lift? You could get a full 4" and not worry about UCAs

 

Headstrong had the Pro Comp leveling kit for 110. Low Range OffRoad has the blocks and bolts for 80. I got the rear shocks for 150 4wheel parts. Discount tire direct on eBay had tires for 770 with 100 rebate including 3 year road hazard shipped to my house. I have not noticed any difference with the ride quality. It is still in factory specs for alignment and I’m pleased with the overall setup. It is perfectly leveled with the setup I have.

 

I have looked at as well but just didn’t want to dump too much money into a 4x2. Spindles are around 600

 

I think the spindles 4" lift is to much. I like the look of the tire closer to the wheel well.