All you 6” lifters how often do you actually have cv problems

How often do you have issues with your cv axles with a 6 inch lift?

 

Not a 6" expert, but there drop bracket lifts ( cross member cut/drop) so guessing not much of a problem. Not very well liked on here.

 

Don't think a Drop Bracket lift impacts the CVs the same way a suspension lift does.

And you also don't gain any ground clearance at the axle lines. So it does matter why it's chosen to use.

 

Yup, most DB have better CV angles than any 2" lift.

Problem is with driveshaft angles and axle wrap with mega rear blocks.

 

Good to know, is there any way to mitigate the driveshaft angle with these Db lifts? And would adding a 3” spring and a smaller block help with axle wrap?

 

You can shim the carrier bearing a bit. That’ll help some. Also anytime you can reduce the height of the block will help with axle wrap. So yes there as well.

 

What’s the reason for a six inch lift anyway? Trying to clear bigger tires? Like the look? Live in Hawaii?

 

CV axle issues are those with 2-3 inch lifts. 35k on 6 inch, no issues at all. The lift included success to drop the driveshaft down so the angle is not bad.

 

Recently sold my 1st gen and my 7.3 and bought the 2020 with a 6” already on it so I’m just looking for ways to work with what I got. I’m going to get rid of the spacer and huge block in the back soon and just looking trying to take preventive measures with it being 6”

 

Honestly now in hindsight shoulda just got a stock one

 

What kit are you running?

 

Ah got it. I’m sure you can fix it without a lot of trouble. All easy fixes.

 

That’s good to hear thanks!

 

6” lifts aren’t the best thing, but plenty of people successfully run them.

 

Cherry Bra!

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-ultimate-tacoma-lift-guide.509171/

 

Great info! Thanks for the link

 

No cv issues.
get a full leaf pack to eliminate blocks. my custom Alcan pack didn’t require any shimming either - no driveline vibes

 

That’s a clean looking truck my guy! I was actually looking in to getting custom alcan springs as well happy that they aren’t gonna break the bank either. Are you running bilstiens? Didn’t know they made them shocks for 6” lifts?

 

thanks!
Yeah, the Bilstein full length front strut part number is F4-BE5-E122-T0. I saved the part number cause I get asked quite often haha
The rear is a 5160s with 12” travel