My Billstein Lift

I finally pulled the trigger and bought my lift kit today! I went with the 3" Bilstein Height Adjustable Coilovers. I went back and forth on that one, the un-assembled kit, and the OME. I finally just went with my gut and bought the one that comes assembled....no f-ing up on my part putting it put together wrong!

http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/3-lift-kit-with-Bilstein-5100-Height-Adj-Coilovers_p_364.html

 

So sexy.... Can't wait to get them on.

 

Guess we know who's gonna have a busy Saturday

Enjoy man!

 

Nice! Let us know how it rides once you're done.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/31862-how-front-shock-spring-removal-25.html#post8766994

Can anybody help with the question I had on the post above?? The UCA is giving me quite some trouble.

 

DONE!!!

I rented a ball joint puller/gear puller tool. Wokred like a f-ing charm! Got the front all done in about 45min. The ride is amazing. I got exactly 3" and 2" in the rear. I do notice a little vibration/rub. But i cant tell if that was normal before and I am just really paying attention now...or if something is wrong. I still need to get an alignment done and I have not installed the Diff. drop yet. There have been mixed reviews form people about installing them. But i can always do taht later. But overall, the truck looks awesome. Now i want larger rims and tires!! I never thought i would lift a truck, but i really like it.

The pics go pre-post-pre-post-pre-post lift.

 

looks good!

 

Looks good! No need for the diff. drop. But you may need uca's to get a good alignment.

 

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OP, did you get the carrier bearing drop kit? Might resolve those vibe issues.

 

What is the carrier bearing??? This is the first time i have ever messed with something mechanical....i am all audio before.

 

UCA's are definitey in my future. there isnt much room between coils and UCA now. But the budget took a hit for sure....gotta save up now.

 

"A simple kit to drop your driveshaft center carrier bearing down a little to help avoid vibration."

 

Hmmm....seems simple enough.

 

I'm so jealous. I keep throwing ideas out at the wife but scared to do it because $600-$1,000 on the lift then to get a good alignment you will need UCA's and then you gotta have tires and wheels cause its awesome amirite?

Looks great OP. I really really reallly wanna pull the trigger.

I am in talks now for a set of Bilstein 5100's front adjustable and rear shocks but nothing else....not sure if I should pull the trigger with all the extras that are needed.

 

Do it!!! Lol

Firestone here offers lifetime alignment for $150. They said new UCAs would not be necessary for perfect alignment. I think he said toe they would get spot on and the other would be close enough. Not too sure how correct that is, but I don't know any different. Maybe I had it backwards.

I will get rims and tires next year. That way I don't blow my load all at once....ha.

 

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I see what you did there

 

I just installed mine at 1.75 and this morning, i noticed that at full lock in reverse my tires rub. I assume that its because the uca is at a different Angle now and its rubbing there but i didnt have time to check. No rub before lift 265/75/16 just wondering if this was normal or if anyone elae experienced this.

 

does anybody run 265/70 17 with a 3" lift if so post pics please so i can tell if im going to need new tires