Looking for suggestions and opinions on setting up Eibach Stage 1 lift kit

I picked up an Eibach Stage 1 lift kit from a friend who decided to go a different route with his truck. My goal is to have it installed on my '16 TRD Sport 4x4 without replacing the UCA. My suspension and leaf springs are feeling pretty worn-out anyways (truck has 100k miles).

I've done quite a bit of searching online and on TW about the stage 1 kit and my understanding is that no UCA is needed as long as I keep the front shocks on the 1st or 2nd clip. I've seen varying reports about lift height but the general consensus seems to be that 1st clip should net approx 2" of front lift and the 2nd clip should result in approx 2.5" front lift.

The rear shocks that come with this kit are listed as compatible with 0" - 1" of lift but I have also seen them listed as compatible for 0" to 1.5" (listed both ways on Eibach's site).


Question 1: Can anyone confirm the actual front lift height on the 2nd clip? (my truck has no significant added weight aside from rock sliders).


Question 2: If I want to go with a level lift or (preferably) a slight rake like from the factory, what would be a good set up for the rear? I'd like to avoid spacers and I need to replace the leaf springs anyways because the stock ones are worn out. I was initially eying the OME Dakar springs but they are listed at 2" of lift and presumably would not be compatible with the Eibach Stage 1 rear shocks if they're only good for 1" to 1.5" of lift.