Eibach pro lift kit

Ahhhh, makes total sense. I think I will. Can’t hurt to throw them in there with the install.

 

installed mine yesterday on the 2nd notch with a 1.5 block in the rear and added the carrier bearing drop just incase. so far everything has been good with no vibrations or any other issues. i do have jba uca sitting around that i can install if i need to down the road. front should settle down in after driving a while and end up nice and level with the rear

 

Lastly, I wonder if I’ll need new U bolts for rear axle with the combo of shims and AAL..

 

i would definitely recommend getting new u-bolts when adding those. ive done aal and shims on my previous trucks and always installed new u bolts just to be safe.

 

Rule of thumb with U-bolts, if they're being removed, new ones should be installed.

 

Will stock size work with the 2 degree shims and 2” AAL?

 

Tires? Yes....

 

Sorry, I meant stock U bolts for rear axle

 

Lol I should have gathered that from your posts.

Since you're doing an add a leaf that should net you around 2 inches of lift, I would say be safer to go with longer u-bolts. Especially because they're really not much more expensive than a new set of stock length bolts.

 

I’m also wondering about the front Diff drop kit as well.. since I have the TRD skid plate, I’m sure I will need some sort of drop kit for that too.

 

When I had my kit installed, the installer said they don’t do them for lifts less than 3”. And the companies that make the lift kits don’t suggest them either.

 

Hmm, the service tech at the Toyota dealer I go to, is an avid off-road 4Runner guy, and he suggested it. I told him all I’m doing is 2.5” up front and a 2” AAL in rear, with the 2degree shims in rear. If I have to I will, but dropping it just means I’m lowering components, which of course is opposite of what I’m trying to achieve with lift.

 

At 2.5, you shouldn't need it. And yes, hanging the important stuff back down low defeats the purpose of a lift.

But remember, to gain true clearance, you need bigger tires. Suspension lifts help with suspension travel/handling/flex, but they also help make room for larger tires.

 

I just bought 265/75/16 Wildpeaks. Not sure how they’ll look with the 2,5” lift. Hoping it looks ok.

 

I'd change to 275 but that's me.

 

Well I just purchased prior to ordering the lift, which in hindsight was not the wisest decision..

 

How did it settle with the bumper on?

 

Didn't move at all.

 

Finally got everything installed, aligned and on the road!
1st notch
1.5” blocks in rear
275/70r17 ray 10’s
Only have about 15 miles on the new set up but loving it so far!

 

Really looks good with the new tires as well as the lift. Didn't realize that 275s can make that big of a difference.