5100/885/AAL experience

Where the pics @3coma

 

that's great to hear. Have you taken it on the freeway yet? No wandering? Any dirt roads yet?

 

Up to 80mph on a toll road, no complaints. I put on big ol heavy tires which changed how it handles and drives more than lifting on stock UCAs. I havent driven one with aftermarket UCA's so i dont have anything to compare to however.

 

I have Icon Uniball UCAs, turned my truck into a race car. Handles like a dream

 

bring it to texas so i can drive it!

 

haha I have always wanted to visit Texas...

 

Haven't done any investigation yet but I do know that I need to get under there and get some alignment adjustments done. Got some \-----/ going on. I also know that I need to change the ds wheel bearing (will do both). It was making noise before the lift and more now. I have a CB drop kit and I had taken a guess at axle shims (2.5*) so I have those to put on but need to get measurements first & confirm angles. Hopefully it will be relatively painless to get figured out but we'll see.

 

no more rubs after removing front flaps on bumper

 

Yeah I had the same \---/ after lifting, toyota shop was able to dial in my alignment so tires are straight up and down now so they won't abnormally wear. I think that carrier bearing drop kit should help somewhat with the vibes.

I want those headlights!

 

Great looking truck.

 

ok folks. I delayed the install of my 885/5100/aal from Headstrong and decided to pony up the cash for the LR UCAs. Just placed the order with Marie! Really don't want to do this twice.

 

I have the same exact lift. Couldn't be happier

 

that is nice man. Looks black in the first pic. how's the ride? New ucas?

 

Thanks man. Stock UCA's right now but it's on the list

 

Hell yeah! 5100's / Add-a-leaf kits.
285/75/16's front 5100's on 2nd setting.
Just say no to front flaps!

 

Got some things sorted out this weekend and am able to post before and after pics.

Stock 2011 TX Pro, 107K miles on stock suspension w/ 265/70-R16 Michelin LTX M/S2's:



Installed lift 8/14/16.

Rear:
Replaced stock springs with a set of used 3-leaf springs from a stock 2014 TRD from @Coop68 (Thanks Coop!).
Deaver AAL from @HeadStrong Off-Road
U-bolt flip kit also from HeadStrong
Rear shocks are Bilstein 5100 series #

$112 33-230337 Monotube Shock Absorber, 46mm

33-230337 from @Downsouth Motorsports.

Front:
OME 885X coil springs used from @trint99 (Thanks Trint!).
Bilstein 5100's #24-239370

Had some vibrations all around but was able to sort out the rear. I had -3.6* down on the jack shaft and -1.2* down on the differential. I had picked up some 2.5* shims on a guess from HeadStrong so I guessed right! Rather be lucky than good any day!

Still have some issues up front though. Need to replace my wheel bearings and I have a frozen alignment cam sleeve on the driver's side front. Oh well, my tires need replacing before winter anyway so alignment can wait until I get the other stuff done.

As it sits today:



Before and after center of hub to fender measurements:

Wheel Before After

LF 20-1/4" 22-1/2"
RF 20-1/4" 22-5/8"
LR 21-5/8" 24-3/8"
RR 21-5/8" 24-3/8"

So this has given me 2-1/4"ish lift up front and 2-3/4" lift in the rear with an 1-3/4" difference front to back. The 885X's have 20K miles on them so I am not expecting them to settle much. The rear leaf's had 40K on them but the AAL is new so I'm thinking I'll get a little settlement out of those. I carry 200 lbs in the winter so a little higher in back is perfect for me. All-in-all I love the stance of the truck and the ride. Still got some work to do to get it all final adjusted and then new tires!

 

Looks great man! I love that color! I'm glad you got everything sorted out for the most part and can enjoy the setup. New tires are going to make a world of difference on that truck, wheels are sick too. Get some more aggressive looking AT's in 265 or 285 and you're good to go!

 

Thanks man - wish I had time to wash it before pics! Yes, have been eyeing the Falkin Wildpeak A/T3's. Been getting some really good chatter on here and for the price can do a set of 5.



https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/packed-with-technology-falken-wildpeak-a-t3w.419869/

 

finally installed! Got just over 2.5" and it's a perfect height. Install was mostly easy since I had a few friends who have done it before helping and plenty of tools. Hardest part was lining up the add a leaf. Oh and somehow stripped a lug or the stud on my rear driver wheel. What the hell that's never happened to me before. Haven't driven it more than a few miles and gonna wait til UCAs arrive to do alignent next week. This looks great with my 265/70/17 k02s. Room for bigger next time!

 

Finally did it as well.

5100's all around w/ 885s up front and Deaver single AAL in the rear.
Duratracs in the 265/65-17 variety wrapped around Fuel Vapors.
Using stock UCAs