Help with lift options

OK, guys I am tearing out the spacer lift because of the rough ride. I have decided on 5100's and aal in the rear. The question I have is do I need to replace the new shocks that are already longer from my original spacer lift in the rear? Or can I get away with just doing the front 5100's and setting them to 2.5 and adding the 2-inch aal in the rear and removing the spacers and block on all 4 corners.?

 

You should be fine as long as the blocks you're replacing are near or identical in height to the amount of lift you're expecting from the AAL. For example, replacing a 2" block with the 2" AAL. The AAL should also stiffen your travel so you shouldn't have to worry about over articulating and maxing out the shocks. And as long as the bump stops contact the frame before the shocks bottom out you're good to go!

 

Good first post. Welcome to TW!

OP, as mentioned if the lift is the approximate same height you should be fine. Personally I'm to OCD to have mismatched shocks front and rear. If you are concerned about ride quality, I would suggest a progressive 3 leaf AAL for the rear. I'm very happy with the rear springs after installing them. When installing the AAL you can remove the rear overloads for better ride, or keep them for greater capacity. I removed mine.

 

Thanks a lot that what i needed to know the shock on the rear now are meant got the 2 inch blocks i i think i can get away with just aal in the back with 2 inch lift and the 5100's up front ser to 2.5. should save me about 150 i think !

 

My main concern is the jaw-rattling ride i got with the spacer lift. i would still like to be able to pus some stuff int he back if needed.

 

New leaf pack > progressive AAL pack > single AAL

Had a single AAL before my Dakar leaf pack and it rode horrible. Got sick of it after 3k and got the Dakars..do it right the first time and at least get the progressive AAL pack

 

I ordered just the Front 5100 and rear AAl for now. Now I have to figure out how to install them in my garage with stock springs,

 

I am hoping the issue with he ride was the spacers not the springs? Either way as long as it rides somewhat better with 5100's up front and aal in back ill be happy

 

I am OCD as well but have a baby on the way so trying to save a litle I may have to add them down the road though

 

Never had spacers Full OME front and rear shocks with 885 coils in the front with single AAL in the back.

 

Congrats! Not truck related, but look at getting a diaper subscription on Amazon. Cheapest way to buy name brand diapers, and you will buy a lot of them so it will save you a good amount of money. After a year the savings could pay for those rear 5100s.

 

Thanks man ! i will do that

 

also i see alot of talk about cb drop and front diff drop are they needed with 5100 an aal?

 

Did you order the single or progressive AAL? The truck will carry weight in the back much better with the AAL compared to stock. The overloads will help if you very heavily load the truck.

 

single aal good/bad?

 

also is it possible to install the new front 5100 with stock springs in my garage ? how hard is it ? and do i need a diff drop or cb drop?

 

At least those are the long single AALs which are better than the short. I haven't run them so I can't say from personal experience. Progressive AAL give a better ride with an unloaded bed.

Yes you can install them in the garage. Only special tool you need is a spring compressor which you can rent for free from many auto parts stores. An electric impact driver will make using the compressor much quicker but is not required.