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2.5 inch lift with no upper control arms?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by WRrider450, Jan 23, 2011.

  1. Jan 23, 2011 at 12:23 AM
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    Hey I recently purchased a pair of Bilstein 5100s for the front and Im trying to decide whether to do a 1.75 inch lift or a 2.5 inch lift. I would prefer the 2.5 but I dont have enough money to buy some upper control arms. Is not having upper control arms with a 2.5 inch lift really a problem?
     
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  2. Jan 23, 2011 at 12:29 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    it should be around the point of still getting alignment in spec w/ 2.5"...better w/ 1.75 though
     
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  3. Jan 23, 2011 at 1:06 AM
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    Hey thanks man. Then I guess I will go with the 2.5
     
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    mines at 2.5" plus the driver side 1/2" spacer. so technically 3" driver side and 2.5" passenger side with no uca's. caster is off but i didnt notice any wandering. i say go for it.
     
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    alright cool. and why did you do that? just to offset your weight?
     
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    probably because of the taco lean. Driver + gas tank on left side = lower.
     
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    Yep, me too. I have a 3" on mine and dont have any issues other than caster being just slightly off.
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2011 at 10:38 PM
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    hmm now im thinking i should do that...but wouldnt it kinda make it look weird?
     
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    It won't make it look weird. Measure your truck now. I'll bet it sits about 1/2 to 3/4 inches lower on the driver's side. A 1/4" spacer will even it back up.

    As for UCAs. I'm at 2.5 with 5100s and my passenger side ran out of caster adjustment when I went to get it aligned. I may get some UCAs down the road but for now it drives fine to me.
     
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    ok so where can i get/how can i make a .5 inch spacer that will work with the 5100s?
     
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    Toytec makes one.
     
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    would this work?
     
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    Yep that's the one :cool:
     
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    cool i just ordered them. they wont affect the strength of the whole system will it? because ive heard some bad things about spacers
     
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    Something this small won't hurt anything.
     
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    alright great thanks :D
     
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    :rofl:
     
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    Hey-o!!!
     
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    hahaha damn, i should have caught that one hahaha
     
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