2.5 Elka Mid W/ 285/70R17

Just finished up today.

2019 OR
2.5 Elka mid travel
Braided lines
OME leaf pack
SPC upper
RR2-S 17x8.5 -12 offset
KO2
285/70R17,s do NOT fit without heavy cutting, CMC, even with the 2.5 lift.

 

My CMC. I’m not a welder so hopefully you don’t beat my work up. I’m ok with it

 

Very clean! Like the tire/wheel combo.

 

How are you liking the Elkas so far? Have you had much of a chance to put them through their paces?

 

Been working on our yard so much lately I haven’t gotten time yet to hit some trails.

 

How are they on the street? I've got an order in for mine now but it'll probably be a few months since the factory has been shutdown.

 

I'm looking at going Elka 2.5 when I get my Taco. What are your alignment specs currently? Do you have any pictures of how close the tire gets/where the swing radius is? How's the on road ride on those Elka's. Did you crank them up any from factory specs. Lift measurements hub to flare...sorry I'm trying to get as prepared as possible for getting all this done

Truck looks great BTW

 

Also interested in on road feel (and off when you get out!)...

 

Would love to get some feedback on how these Elka’s ride compared to stock OR suspension. The 2.0 or 2.5s are at the top of my list. Problem is there just isn’t a lot of experience out there it seems. Let us know when you get a chance. Thanks!

 

Reviving this thread to quote myself since OP is MIA:

I have a couple pictures in my build thread, but nothing too exciting. On the street these are firmer than stock, even at their softest setting - but in a good way. They really come alive when you start hitting them harder and potholes are NBD.

If you're still after this, here's my alignment sheet with 2in of lift on the factory UCAs:


Hub to flare was 20.25 front and 21.75 rear before, 22 1/8 front and 23 rear after, with a 3L AAL, no overload spring.

 

My 2.5 Elka’s are being built and can’t wait to try them out! I’ve decided to go with DK ball joint UCA’s to run with them.

 

Snapped a pic while the right side was on the floor for inspection the other night.

Also nice to see a slick improvement on the spanner wrench, no leverage issues here a la pry bar!!