Convince me to pull the trigger on this cart

Hello Friends!

I have compiled a cart of parts to add to my tacoma. Could I please get confirmation from some one who has lifted their trucks that this is generally all I need to hit the ground running.

This is an order from wheeler off road since headstrong is currently not shipping things until the 7th of July.

My goal was OME springs and leafs with bilstein shocks.

In addition: does the add $30 indicate they will put the AAL onto the Dakar leaf spring set?
What should I ask if I want the front coils and shocks assembled?


Does anyone have a suggestion about UCA? I'm going with camburg because it looks to have the additional hardware that I need. I added an image of what my UCA looks like now.

How much lift do you think this will give me? Do I need to move my break lines?


Hope to hear from you fam!
anyone got a promo code?

 

I'll let others comment about the AAL, but why are you getting longer bolts for the bump stops (not sure where/how they're used)?

All you'll need is a new u bolt kit (because you never want to reuse your old ones) that'll work for the larger, OME leaf pack.

I have OME Dakar leaf springs, wheeler's super bumps, and they work well with the u bolt kit that's intended to be used for the OME leaf springs.

And since it looks like you plan on flexing that rear, I'll definitely recommend you extending your rear brake line, and making/buying a brake proportioning valve relocation kit.

 

Just read about the wheeler's longer bolt; it's used if you intend to add spacers and lengthen the height of your bump stop. I don't see spacers added to your car so I'd skip the bolt.

 

https://jbaoffroad.com/jba-std-high-caster-upper-a-arms-for-toyota-tacoma-1996-2004.html

 

Thanks for the advice!

I'm currently missing my original bump stops.

I like the break line suggestion!


As this thread grows I'll add an updated cart image.

 

@Wheeler's Off-Road Inc can you hook up the OP with a promo code

 

I agree that JBAs probably suit your needs better

 

Yes JBAs look like what i need!

Thanks to my 603 buddy that posted the link!

 

They come with the uca bushings if that's what you're asking. The ones that go with the uca bolt

 

Did you take a look at Wheeler's OME kits?
The coils come with the OME shocks in the kit. For $50 you can receive them assembled from wheeler's too.
Do you prefer the bilsteins? Just curious why if you do?

Edit: With that leaf pack it seems to be a good idea to extend the rear brake line.

 

I would ditch the diff drop personally. It's a topic of debate on here but in my experience, they don't do anything noticeable...all it really does is tilt the front diff downward a bit, doesn't actually drop it. I didn't notice any difference in my CV boots after I installed mine. If your boot fins are rubbing, the best way to eliminate that is to lower your front lift bit by bit until they aren't. Or do the boot slide mod.

Another reason not to do the diff drop...when I went to replace my steering rack bushings a little while ago, I couldn't get the long bolt out of the steering rack for the drivers side bushing because that bolt now makes contact with the front diff when I try to slide it out. The bolt is normally below the diff but once you tilt it down with the diff drop kit, it blocks that bolt. Not by much but just enough to keep it from coming all the way out.

Ditch the diff drop imo, save yourself 30 bucks

 

I was looking at OME kits but due to the harsh weather in New England( hot- cold) I was trending towards Bilsteins overall longevity (so iv'e heard).

 

Oh yeah, weather. I grew up in the North East myself, I know how that goes.

Either shock would be good at first. Personally I have no idea which will last longer. I've owned both myself and only have my own experience.

 

Have Wheelers assemble your springs and shocks. Sure it cost more but it's done right and saves you time. Plus you get new hardware.

 

I'd add all new shock bolt hardware front and rear. Get new bolts for the leaf spring hangers and new shackles if they're in bad shape. Chances are you'll have to cut them off. Get new (longer) flexible brake line kit for front and rear (3 lines total) - make sure it comes with new bolts and washers. Get a dictionary to look up new swear words while working on this project, you're gonna need 'em.

 

Nice cart, but there's an error on the shipping address, I'm sure.

Please PM me and I'll provide you the exact location where you should send everything.

 

3 degree shims?

 

Didn't know you had my address

 

Just taking a wild guess that it's not mine and to rectify it.

 

As promised! Here is the updated list;