Lift thoughts and opinions

Discount tire usually has good prices, or les schwab if you have one by you. A lot of people run Goodyear Duratracs or KM2's. I have toyo MT's and love them. Since you won't be going off road a ton though I would look for a good all terrain tire, like toyo atII. 285 of course, and if you go aftermarket wheels do a 17 inch wheel, they will clear the calipers more than any 16 inch.

 

I work for Discount Tire Direct. I will be back in the office Friday. Check out the site. Find something you like and let me know.

 

Which shocks are used in the BOSS kit and do they come with a warranty?


I had 5100's on my 02 Tundra and they worked for how I used my truck. I blew one seal after 40,000 miles and they sent me a new shock no questions asked.


I read someplace that the 5100's you get with the rear AAL are the same length as the factory TRD's?


I have the 4-leaf pack and need to keep the load rating. What is it about the AAL's that most don't like?


Thanks!

 

I never did an add a leaf but the stock leaf packs are total junk. It's $500 but cry a little now or be pissed when your springs are de-arched and need replaced or break. Blocks in the rear only make it worse. Get new packs when you lift.

 

If I don't plan on a lift but want the rear to be a little stouter, you suggest getting an HD spring pack? I don't do a lot of off-road but want a little better towing and hauling spring in the rear, plus give it maybe a little more "lift" to make it look better.

 

If you don't lift the front along with putting in a spring pack you will have ridiculous rake, normal HD packs lift you about 2.5 or more inches.

 

Wheelers HD leaf pack , remove a leaf if you want to stay close to factory ride height

 

I've always been happy with the Darkar leaf springs, I have the 2.5" pack with 7 leafs I believe.. A little stiff at first but now I can throw heavy loads in the back and it barely changes the rake.

 

One important point that led me to get icons: they can be rebuilt. I don't believe Boss/Toytec can.

 

Thats because you have an 06. OP has brand new stock leafs so adding a 3 leaf AAL will work good for him.

 

Does anyone know if the Light Racing UCA uses OEM ball joints or are they a proprietary setup only available from them?


Is Camburg the only other company that has a ball joint option available? They are they same price as LR but it said someplace on here they don't correct geometry, just give more clearance

 

I'm pretty sure the LR UCA BJ is s proprietary item

https://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/mobile/SPCLight-Racing-Replacement-ball-joint_p_1193.html

 

It's got their stamp on it, I think you are correct.

 

I got all my parts in except wheels and tires. I got the icon uca's and icon coilovers on last night will have the Dakar pack and rear icon done tomorrow. wheels and tires should be here Monday or Tuesday. pics to come soon.