Recommendations on lift components

I know there are a ton of threads on here about lifts, and I have read through them. However, some of them are older, and I want to make sure I'm keeping up with the most current info.

I have a 2011 DCLB TRD Sport. It already has an ARB bumper with with Smittybilt 10k winch with synthetic rope on the front, and a Leer fiberglass shell on the back. Typically, I have my toolbox (75# or so), a bag with winch accessories, a hi-lift jack, a couple ammo cans full of straps, and maybe a chain in the bed. I consider this the minimum this truck will have in it on an average day.

I use the truck for camping, and if it's a long weekend, it is usually loaded down with a cooler or two, 10 gallons of water, chainsaw, tent, cots, chairs, tarps, shovel, ax, etc., etc. I also tow a camper with it from time to time (we just bought it, so I don't know much about how the truck acts pulling it now). We have a weight distribution hitch and brake booster installed on the truck for the camper.

I had pretty much decided on the 2" OME Heavy kit. I want a little bit of lift, but mainly want a tougher suspension that will do better with all this stuff than the factory suspension (which has 80k miles on it). After doing some reading, I have seen several people recommend upgrading the UCA's at the same time, no matter what. Others seem to think they're only necessary with 3"+ lifts. So I don't know what to do about that.

I also read about getting different center bolts for the Dakar Springs in case shims need to be added later.

Finally, I read about the shims to correct the driver's side lean. I am 6'1" and 300lbs, so I would imagine my lean will be a real thing once it's lifted.

So, my questions...

1) Do I need UCA's with the 2" heavy kit?

2) If I do need UCA's, I figure I will go with the 887 coils in the front to get a little more lift. If I get the 887's, should I get the

$82 D29XL Leaf Spring

D29XL's for the rear? (I don't mind the rear being a little higher than the front when unloaded, but don't want it to be silly looking or jar my teeth out when the truck is empty. An inch or less is fine.)

3) Do I need different center bolts for the spring packs?

4) Should I order the shims to correct for driver's side lean?

5) Is there anything you'd recommend that I haven't covered?

Thanks in advance.

 

Good info. Thanks for taking the time to reply to each question.

 

Yeah, I agree, UCA's aren't needed with 2" of lift, as long as you only have 2" of lift. People get carried away with installing UCA's. No ARB/OME Toyota vehicle ever had or needed UCA's, as it wasn't lifted more than 2-2.25".