Installed new lift. Did I do it correctly? How about my CV angles?

Hi all,

I have a 2014 Tacoma and I just installed my lift on the driver side today. I bought some headstrong 2.5 coils with 5100s and jba ucas. I think I installed it correctly, does it look okay? The 2.5 were supposed yield a 2.5 inch lift. The lca were seized so they were hard to lower to get the coilover in but I eventually got it in. No differential drop kit installed.

How does my CV angles look? I feel like they are horrible. Should I be concerned or should I drive it first and let it settle first?

Thanks y'all!

 

Somethings wrong in the first pic.

 

If that is w/the truck sitting on the ground, yes they're horrible.

 

anti-sway bar not connected.

 

Yes I haven't installed it yet. Still more concerned about the cv joints

 

No it's still on some jack stands

 

Put the truck down....

 

That 3rd picture should be a tell tale sign..

 

CV angles need to be examined with tires on the ground (weight of the truck on the suspension).

Before you lower the truck from the jack stands, though, make sure the ABS wire and brake hose aren't pulled too tight when steered lock to lock. You may need to shift the wire within the clamp on the UCA.

 

Thanks. I'll finish up the lift on passenger side and take a closer look after it's on there ground. I was just concerned that it looked this bad after just installing the lift on the drivers side

 

YIKES. That's gonna be a problem when you take it in for an alignment.

 

Ive got some OEM LCAs that Im rebuilding, and will be ready for sale soon. Let me know if youre interested

 

You wont know anything until the truck is on the ground under load.