Another Guy Trying To Lift His Truck

My last comment was before i saw this post, pm'in Marie now soon as i figure out how to

 

That would be so appreciated man

 

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Not a problem at all!

 

My only gripe with the stock coils is this is a project i was hoping to take on myself, and i have no way of compressing the coils to assemble them on the shock. Was mostly looking for a easy remove and install. As far as the rear, i dont pull anything, maybe haule a few dirtbikes if that makes a difference in what i should do back there, but that could change

 

When you did your 5100 set up, what'd you have the fronts set at? 1.75 or 2.5?

 

There's a way to do it without using a spring compressor. I'll post a link to the video later when I link all the products.

 

I used this method to dismantle my coils up front.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkVLBOnAifc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E6u7dC7EHg

You can also see if any local tire shops are willing to do it for you if you bring in the shocks, some guys on here only pay $35 for that service and it doesn't take too long.

I should add that using the stock coils is the best bang for the buck. I've ran 5100s and stock coils at both .85 and 1.75 and the road manners sucked at 1.75, my OME coils are flawless.

If you have the $170 for coils, I'd go that route instead.

If you don't, stock coils aren't horrible until you can afford to upgrade.

 

.85 and 1.75.


My rear lift setup didn't offer enough height to try 2.5 up front, I'd have been nose high especially once the shell was installed. That said, the difference in road manners from .85 to 1.75 was pretty substantial, I can't imagine how it would have been even higher at 2.5.

I did not enjoy driving my truck with the stock coils at 1.75, not at all.

 

Eek. I'm just gonna get the ome coils and do it better the first time. I'm on the fence though between 884s and 885s. I can't afford UCAs, and am wondering just how likely it is that I'll need them if I go with 885s.

 

You'd be fine with 885s and stock UCAs. You'd probably end up with a similar lift height to what I have and I'm on stock UCAs.

I got more lift on my 884s than most because of my lighter weight truck config. @Bentrodder is on 885s and has your same truck except a DCLB, and he sits where I do.

 

Im with both of you on NOT using the stock coils, if im already under there swapping stuff out might as well do it once and be happy

 

I'm not too mechanically inclined, but I helped my buddy install a lift on his 4runner and it really wasn't too bad. It instilled a lot of confidence to do mine myself (with his guidance of course). I'm pretty excited to do it.

 

@DCSBFTMFW would you mind if i added you to my PM to Marie, i think i nailed all of what i said in this thread in the message i sent to her, just feel like you followed from the start and may have a better isea of what i want then me

 

I installed my rear AALs by myself in front of my parents house using an old floor jack and whatever tools I needed for the install, which I purchased just to do the job.

I'd never done anything on a truck before, just on a couple previous cars which were far simpler. It's pretty simple though.

Installing the full Dakar packs was way easier to do than the AALs. All you need out back is a pair of C clamps (I got mine at Harbor Freight) and whatever sockets/ratchet you'll need to do what you're doing. A Harbor Freight torque wrench tests very well and accurate for $20 or less, which for people like me who aren't building engines or something that needs ultra precision, or torquing things on a daily basis is just perfect.

Fronts you'll need sockets/ratchet, floor jack, maybe a crescent wrench or two and a bungee cord.

Even if you haven't done it before, if you are prepared with the tools you need and have watched videos/write ups and know what you're looking at, you should be able to knock it out in half a day with really basic tools.

You can always toss a thread in your TW regional subforum also and offer pizza and beer for someone to come help guide you.

My OME stuff was tossed in mostly by @Bentrodder and @tacomgee, mainly because I was at Bent's house doing it and they both know what they're doing. I was and still am semi helpless when it comes to mods. Some I can do, others I'm completely out of water with. It's what it is.

Came from a family of people who paid others to do work, so the only thing I've learned is what I've had the balls to attempt and the need to do so.

The one thing you'll want to figure out is where you're going to get an alignment at. Find a good shop to do it. There is some adjustment on the stock UCAs and you want someone who is going to take the extra time to get you as good as you can be and not someone who is just going to do it quickly and say it's as good as they can get. Sometimes it's true, and sometimes it's laziness or pressure to keep the alignment rack door spinning and gets cars in and out as fast as you can.

 

No problemo.

 

FOX 2.0 LR UCA.

 

My Truck, over 16K on lift with no problems.

 

I have a wide variety of tools, mostly from rebuilding dirtbikes ans atv's. Im not scared to buy as i go for projects( i do need a tourque wrench). Most of what i have learned came from trial/error and watcing youtube videos, hell ive built guns just off youtube videos. But my new taco is currently my pride and joy that is why i am a little hesitant and over asking questions but a of you have been more then helpful

 

Thats the look im going for, running boards too