Front strut spacers install

hey hope you all had a happy holiday

Is installation on leveling kit on front pretty easy. I have a little​

knowledge. thanks

 

what kit?

 

American Automotive 3" Front Leveling Kit for Tacoma FJ Cruiser 4Runner Aircraft Billet Aluminum Strut Spacers 2WD 4WD

 

Did you get UCA's too? What are you doing with the ass end?

 

What do you mean? Sorry

 

Did you buy UCA's for that lift, you will need them. And are you lifting the back of the truck or just 3 inches in the front?

 

I am doing back too. I am confused by when you say uca’s

 

The front is 3 inches and back is going to be 2 inches.

 

I see what you mean by UcA. Does it not have one? I have never lifted it just had spacers put on it!!

 

UCA stands for Upper Control Arm. When lifting the front anything at 2.5" or higher you typically need aftermarket UCAs to get the truck properly aligned.

 

You should pay someone to install this lift and also buy upper control arms.

 

Thanks Man!!

 

He’s talking about the upper control arms (UCA) when you go over a 2” lift you need to replace your UCA for alignment do tires don’t rub

 

I just installed a 3/2 spacer/block lift. It’s a different kit by Low Range Off-road but same concept.
I did not replace my UCAs, and my alignment ended up just fine. I was only able to get 2 degrees caster though because of the UCA limits. I would like to have 3- 3 1/2.
Look up you tube videos for LRT leveling kit for good install instructions for getting the coil over out and installing the spacer.
I may replace UCAs later for more adjustment room, but it was not necessary immediately.
Spacer lifts are not popular here, Just know what you’re buying and the limitations that spacer lifts have and you will be fine.
You can always rip it all out and buy a multi thousand dollar suspension lift later.

 

Thank you!! You all have been really helpful. I am going to do it

 

same here, no issue with alignment or rubbing

 

Yeah it’s pretty easy maybe 40 minutes work a side...you don’t even have to remove the brakes or touch the lower control arm bolts or ball joint just push it out of the way strut comes right out...add your spacer and put it right back in.

 

Do you think if a lean spacer is put on in addition to a 2" (1" thick) lift spacer, the UCA have to be changed out to achieve the correct camber? Asking for a friend....

 

To answer your question I lamas looking on another thread and it says his has been just fine. I didn’t change mind. My truck was just in at Toyota get scheduled service and I had them look over and all was fine!

 

Is that true? I am adding a 1/4” spacer to top of strut, you do not have to remove the brakes and all the other stuff to get the assy out?