Feedback and thoughts on this billy setup

Sup y'all, I've gone through hundreds upon hundreds of pages researching taco lifts and it has almost left me more confused than I was when I first joined


So some context before we start:

• I just want to fit some 275s or 285s but maintain or improve the reliability of my vehicle
  
• I want to avoid rubbing, so I'm fine with trimming or getting a CMC if need be
• My truck is my daily driver, with about 50 miles a day commute being on the highway
• 99.9% on road, I don't plan on doing any offroading (lol i'm ready to be flamed) besides maybe going fishing or driving to a camping spot

So many people on here say to avoid the spacer+block setup, but usually these are guys who off-road regularly (I don't). As the saying on here goes "buy once, cry one" so i'm willing to dish out a bit more cash to get the proper setup for my situation. But I don't want or need anything crazy like some Icons, kings, fox, full coilovers etc. Like I said, this is my daily driver pavement princess lol.

So after talking to @Texoma about my situation and what i'm looking for, we came up with this initial setup:

• Front and rear Bilstein 5100s
• OME 888 Springs
• 3 leaf AAL
• JBA UCAs
• Relentless Fabrications plates for cmc if need be

I would like your opinion on this setup and I also have a couple questions:

• I'm compiling a list of everything I will need to purchase so I can have an idea of how much money i'll be dropping. What are the smaller things that people tend to forget about when going with a lift like this (fix needle bearing issue, diff drop, bump stops, extended break lines etc.)
• How does this compare to the Bilstein 6112/5160. These billys are supposedly an upgrade to the 5100s, so would I even want them as a daily driver setup?
• Would a Dakar instead of an AAL in the back be overkill?
• Or should I just get a simple 2 and 1 spacer+block or spacer+AAL and call it a day?

I appreciate any feedback, advice, or cautionary tales y'all want to share!

 

You may consider wheelers super bumps for front and rear. You'd be surprised how often you actually hit your bump stops. This will smooth the ride out and protect your investment.

So far, only 1% of 4wd vehicles have had the front driver diff needle bearing issue on lifts I've installed. Tou can go ahead and be proactive, or take a chance that you'll be ok.

Stainless braided brake lines are much more than just being extended for lift. They also provide security from abration and line cuts, as well as better brake pedal response from it being a solid line rather than rubber which expands when pressurized.

6112/5160 is an upgrade over the 5100 shocks. They do have a smoother ride than the 5100's which are slightly stiffer.

Dakar or any other aftermarket leafpack will have better load carrying capability than the stock leafs with AAL. Ate you consistently carrying heavier loads? Camper, tool box, ect?

You can go with a 2" front spacer and a single AAL in the rear for about $100. I dont suggest any larger spacers than that because your ride quality will be greatly degraded .

 

SCS got back to me and said the Stealth 6s will be back in stock come March/April which is perfect since it gives me time to save up and buy everything all at once. That way when I come to you we can install lift, tires, wheels at the same time. I'm hyped to see the end product!

 

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