5100’s - 1.75 vs. 2.5 with AAL

Looking for some opinions and thoughts out there. I have a 2014 extended cab extended bed and am looking to lift slightly. I will be installing 265/70R17 and debating setting the 5100’s at 1.75 to level it or set at 2.5 and get a AAL. I do not want any rake either. Thoughts??? Experiences??

I’m not looking to make a wheeling machine, 2 kids is expensive enough as it is! Just something with a good stance that will hit a minor trail a couple times a year. It’s just time for tires which means time for an upgrade too!

 

I don't think the 5100s at 1.75 would even be noticeable on a DCLB. I'd be thinking at least 2 to 2.5 as a starting place in the front

 

Are you saying you have a double cab long bed? I have 1.75
“ in the front and 1” in the rear. Just a slight rear rake at that stance.

 

Yes, double cab. Apologies there.

 

Also I’m good with rear rake, just nothing putting my nose in the air

 

Step 1. Acquire tape measure.
Step 2. Measure hub to fender on the front
Step 3. Write down measurement from step 2
Step 4. Measure hub to fender on the rear
Step 5. Write down measurement from step 4
Step 6. Take measurement from step 5 and subtract measurement from step 3

Use value from step 6 to determine how much you want to lift the front.... because guess what.... the 5100 settings with stock springs on a DCSB / DCLB are pretty much spot on.

If anything error on the side with forward rake... none of the bro lean shit.

 

Read the suspension forum, there is some real info down there.

 

For my taste I like my truck at the 1.75 height. My experience was I didn't like the way the truck drove after an alignment at 2.5 with stock UCA. At 1.75 to me it still drives like a stock truck but has a nicer stance. Also its easier to get in and out of. Just my 2 cents.

 

Coolerman, did you have OEM rear suspension? If so does the 1.75 give you any front end rake?

 

I have the updated OEM four leaf pack. My truck is pretty close to being level. If you want to have some rake you will need something lifting the rear. I have air bags that I can adjust depending on what im doing/towing or hauling.

I should add that I normally run the air bags with little to no pressure in them. I only air them up when I am towing something or have a heavy load because it does stiffen up the rear end when you air them up.

 

Gotcha, thank you!