Are my CV angles as horrible as I think?

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  1. Oct 17, 2017 at 7:14 PM
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    Can’t you just get/make a drop? Easiest solution if you don’t need anything fancy.
     
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    Seems like there are a ton of guys running 3 inch adjustable coilover lifts with no issues at all. That’s what sucks and is confusing.
     
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    Don't take any more mechanical advice from whoever told you that.
     
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    well that could be a contributing factor. i noticed when i lowered my truck from 3' to 2.25 inches, i got a straigher CV angle.
     
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    You referring to dropping the front down?
     
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    Lol. It didn’t make sense but I was hopeful regardless.
     
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    A diff drop
     
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    I might try it on my 04 Taco before I try the diff drop. I'm at 3" and my boots are barely touching but enough to make me nervous.
     
  13. Oct 17, 2017 at 7:19 PM
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    Yeah I might try that. People say that it doesn’t really help and can lead to more issues. But just like anything there are mixed reviews so I might try it.
     
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    I also agree a differential drop.
     
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    Yeah... I’ve always ran these lifts and never had these issues. I’ve had the Toytec boss lift on just about everything I’ve had (looks exactly like this lift) and have never had the fins more than barely touching.
     
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    Hmm. Hadn’t heard that.
     
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    It helps. Do the diff drop on 3" of lift.
     
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    Only thing I can see is putting the front ds at a tighter angle but if you split the difference should be alright...?
     
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    Do the boot slide, takes a whole 15 min. But you are going to want to adjust those COs lower as well, it is sitting well over 3". That is a toytec ultimate and it looks like it is on one of the higher 5100 settings as well as cranked.

    And might as well change the upper bjs.
     
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    What is this?
     

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