Rancho quick lift struts (coilovers)

Time to get a Taco snow mobile

 

Guys, I have been reading posts about changing out the UCAs when lifting tacos. Should I get them with just the 1,75 lift? Thoughts??? I am worried about alignment issues now

 

For such a small lift? Don't bother.

 

As long as your alignment is within spec and you feel fine with the way it handles - no need. Enjoy your work

 

Does it matter if my front end now looks kinda gay since there is a 10-12in gap between the top of the tire and the wheel well??

 

That's a piss poor description; gay shouldn't be associated with something negative as you so portrayed it to be.

With that said, if you have a 10-12" gap then I would assume your upper ball joints are disconnected and your truck is on jackstands?

 

Sorry, I grew up in a generation where we used that term (loosely) as of today's standards. Poor decision on my part.

Funny guy....no, not on jack stands. This is why I am concerned about UCAs.

 

Pictures? I ask because I remember only having a few inches unless you mean the wheel well area above the coilover bucket?

 

As mentioned though, a 2" lift isn't enough to "prevent" proper alignment. If your tech can't achieve this, then find someone else.

It's really when you're pushing past 2.5" (most of the time) where people need the added caster that comes from aftermarket control arms.

 

Did you take before and after measurements to know how much relative lift you really got? I wheeled hard and drove around for 20 years before getting new upper arms to avoid changing out the upper control arm bushings.

 

Unfortunately, I did not take before pictures. Here is what it looks like now. Tell me if you think there is too much room between the top of tire and wheel well. The UBJ does not looks 'stressed' at all to me

Kwikvette, can't believe you sent me out in the freeezing CA rain to take these!! (jk)

 

I lived in Monterey County for 11 years (just moved 2 years ago), it doesn't even get cold there

Your tires look really small attributing to the huge gap.

If the coilovers were newish, or with very few miles, I'd expect them to settle a bit after some time.

 

I thought you had mentioned you lived here prior. Anything under 55degress is cold and it feels like 45 here lately.

Yeah, my tires make it look awkward. So, do I need UCAs or no??

 

Your UCA looks fine. You're just having a case of small tire syndrome. Happens when ya first lift your stock tacoma. You immediately notice there is too much of a gap because of the stock tires. Next time you're due for tires consider an AT and you'll be fine. Go browse through this thread and see the different AT tires. Stick with your stock tire size and move to an AT.

 

They must've added those front flaps in 03. My 02 did not come with them.

 

Thanks for the link Area! Some of those tires are awesome! I'm always on a budget so I will look for some when I am ready to buy new ones. My Yokohamas are still quite new.

 

Area, should I stay with the 265/70/16s or what size should I get in AT?

 

265/70/16 or 265/75/16

With 265/75/16s you may contact the frame at full lock when pulling a turn. No real issue, just don't lock it.

As for budget, check out our buddies over @Discount Tire
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/march-deals.794266/

 

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