Just bought my lift

Well after a lot of time on the forums and youtube I made a decision on a lift kit for my 13' AC that fits my needs and was within my budget. I got the BILSTEIN ADJUSTABLE LIFT KIT WITH 5100 SHOCKS from Toytec along with the Spidertrax 1.25" wheel spacers. I went ahead and added the top plate spacers for the front just in case they are needed because I have noticed some people with a slight rake (mostly dbl cabs) and figured it was cheaper to add the $60 now and have them just in case rather than need them and not have them, a CYA measure. Now I'm going to save a little money for tires and then I'll do it all at once, any suggestions? I really like the Cooper Discoverer ST due to price and all the positive reviews. Also, I will definitely be going with a 285/75r16. I know that when wheeling it will rub the cab mounts and since it'll be a while before I am even near a good trail to ride (I'm pretty sure KS is the flattest state in the US) I'm not too worried about that, I've already removed my "mud flaps" because they scrapped curbs when I backed up to them. And I'm not sure if the wheel spacers are going to be enough to prevent rubbing up top but we'll see, I mostly want them for the wider stance and have hopes they prevent a little rubbing. Any advice on installation for those with like setups or just input in general will be greatly welcomed and appreciated.

 

Well I ended up going with Kumho Road Venture MT KL71

 

Not yet, hopefully it gets here by Friday so I can use my long weekend to do it. I'll be sure to post pics when I get it all done

 

That's an aggressive tread ... Pics when you get done por favor

 

Ok well everything is here now, I'll take it to the shop on Saturday and get it all put on and have the tires mounted and get it aligned. More pics to come!

 

Good job cant wait to see pics!!

 

I can't wait to take the pics!!! Hopefully it goes smoothly and doesn't take me more than 3 hours to finish, I have help and a full shop to do it in... Bye bye warranty :/

 

Ok here's my first question, will I have to replace my TPMS sensors when I change my tires? I've seen used ones being sold so I assume they still work once removed so why would I need new ones? Or is it just a way for the shops to make money by telling people they have to get new ones?

 

Just put the old sensors on the new wheels and the shop should be able to calibrate it for you.

 

Well I'm using my stock wheels, I called the dealership and they let me know that as long as they don't get broken I can reuse them. Which is good news because I have access to the equipment necessary to mount my tires. And if I knew how to use an alignment machine I'd be able to do that too, oh well it's only $60

 

I'd let someone mount them that has a road force balancer.

 

I have that as well

 

Ok next question, the billies came with the ring clip on the very bottom ring, so shouldn't they be on the ring just above that?

 

Depends on what springs you are using and/or how much lift you want. With certain springs you leave them on the bottom clip.

 

I'm using the springs toytec sent with the kit. I just double checked the website and it says single cab and 4cyl trucks should use the bottom clip, I have an AC with the 4cyl so I guess I should use the bottom?

 

Ok here's an update, got the rear done this evening. And man do I wish I had a clone so I wasn't working alone lol anyway I'll be doing the rest tomorrow.

Here's a pic of how far I am now
Damn AALs got me!

 

Forgot to mention I had to use a drill press to drill the bumpstops in order to fit the new hardware.

 

you should wash your hands before you eat that grilled cheese

 

I did!!! This was the post wash pic

 

Round two