5100s + 885s + LR UCA + AAL = DONE!

I haven't worked this hard in months! I need to invest in some power tools, doing this all by myself with normal tools was a pain in the ass/back/legs/knees, but it was worth it. Took yesterday to do the rear and all day today for the front.

I already had 5100s in the front. I put the OME 885x coils @ 0 on the Bilsteins and added Light Racing UCAs. Then I added 5100s in the back along with a 2" AAL since I didn't have the TSB. I have new rims/tires on order (Duratracs & MT Classic Locks). Hopefully those will be in this week.Current tires are 265/70/16 for reference. Will take more pics tomorrow.

Oh, quick question. I will do a search too but if anyone knows....When I took my passenger shock off, I'm pretty sure it only had 1 bushing and it was the one on top, below the locking nut and washer. I didn't realize this until I did the Driver-side....b/c it had both bushings, one on top and one below. I'm planning on ordering some new bushings, just want to know if it's a big deal to drive without the bottom bushing in there.

Today: After lift



Before: 5100s @ 1.75 in front, stock coils, stock rear (non-tsb)

 

The front looks lower than I thought it would, but looks great! I'm in for the exact front setup, hopefully next weekend.

 

That's the same set up I'm going with. What size tires are you getting?

 

Lookin nice! Now just need some bigger tires.

 

same setup but i have the spacers on top. i love it. i was going to go with 265s but after searching for 285s i think thats the way to go

 

Yup, added the pic for reference.

I'm getting 285/75/16s. I think that'll look just right.

 

Thanks! The measurements I took have the rear about a 1/4" higher, can't tell at all. If the coils will settle a little, I'd be happy with a little more rake in the rear.

 

This is what I am considering doing but people are saying it will be too high in the front. Looks level to me. But I am thinking about trying to get the TSB done first anyway.

 

Damn I got the same set up in the front aside from the arms. I was thinking 265's but Im not sure now. Gotta see how the 285's look on there now

 

My measurements before I lifted today were Front 36" and Rear 36.3"/36.75". So with the 5100's @ 1.75 I sat perfectly level. If you get the TSB you should definitely be good, probably a lil rake.

If I get my 285's installed this week I'll take some pics.

No vibrations, but I've only got up to about 40mph after installing, just to grab a bite. I'll give her a good run tomorrow to see how she'll do.

 

Dude the 5100's at 0 and the 885x's ride like a dream. So smooth. Took a couple days to really break in the coils but now I have a hard time not avoiding going over bumps fast haha!

 

I have 265/70r17's now. Looking forward to seeing what 285's will look like on it.

 

Some more pics from today.





Driver Side


Pass Side

 

Did you put the top spacers in, or just Billies & coils?

 

No spacers, just Billies and 885x's. I had a 1/4" spacer for the driver-side lean just in-case but I didn't install it. The lean isn't that bad from what I can tell.

 

about 3/8" with a full tank of gas ?

 

Damn, I forgot about the gas. I'm almost on empty LOL. I guess we'll see how bad the lean is once she's gassed up haha.

 

I'm running the same lift

Bilstein 5100s front and rear, OME 885x Springs (set at 0), LR UCAs, Toytec 2" AAL and a 1/4" top plate spacer on drivers side for "Taco Lean"

 

you may have to do some trimming of the fender liners. i just got my classic lock blacks mounted up with 285/70/17 fierce attitudes and they are going to rub unless i trim them out a bit with the 5100's set @ 2.75 w/ stock springs. The good news is that the offset of the classics clear the factory uca's. I will tell you that they will look mean as hell on the truck. You'll love them!

 

Nice truck! I like your set up. I'm looking into lifting my truck soon...how much did everything cost all together and who did you buy from??