2" lift complete

Finally got my AAL in last night. I have the 1.5 Deaver AAL on factory shocks in the rear and 5100's set at 1.75 in the front on factory springs. Also had the tires flipped. They need a good scrubbing and some conditioner or something. Anyone have any tips for that? Tell me what you think!

Edit: Forgot to say I got right at 2" in the front and 2.5" in the back.

Before



After

 

Why not set the front at 2.5"

 

Looking good.

 

I didn't want it to be nose high when I haul a trailer. Also didn't want to worry about UCA's. I'm glad I didn't because I can tell the difference in the steering at 1.75. It's not bad but I don't think I would have liked any higher.

 

Looks good.

 

how's the ride? thinking of the same set up.

 

Hard to explain really. I'm sure it'd be different on an Acces cab but it's still a firm ride just not as jarring wen I hit the bumps. Feels like I have stiff suspension rather than a crappy almost non existent suspension. I really like it. IT does feel like it "wanders" a little more on the road though but I'm sure I'll be used to that in a few days.

 

Gotcha. Was wondering about running an AAL on stock shocks and how that would feel. Thanks!

 

I was just wondering. Looks good 2nd gen reg cab 4x4s look awesome.

 

Better shocks would prob make it better but it's still fine without

 

understandable. thanks again

 

I have the exact set up as you, down to the window tint, except I have sport rims.

For the rear shocks, I have 5100s from the front of a jeep TJ. Marco at DSMS has been experimenting with them. The extended length is a touch longer than the OME shocks. The ride is spot on. I will take some photos later to show up much flex so you have an idea.

 

Looks good man.

 

Ben and I were PMing about that on Friday. He was talking about installing rear shock extensions. Not sure if he did or not. I didn't and have pretty much no droop left in my rear suspension. I will be adding new rear shocks soon but they may come with a RCD DB lift.

 

That's an interesting bit of info there. I'm gonna look into that.

 

Yeah I ended up not going with the shock extenders. It seemed like they may be a weaker link than worrying about the shock overextending. We went wheeling today and I didn't have any trouble. Got a few pics and a video posted. Check it out here.

 

Nice. I never thought a UTV would pull out a stuck truck. I've put a few miles on my truck btw and no issues with the AAL and the stock shocks.