I need help. Getting lift as I speak!

This. Levelling kit is when you use spacers to bring up your front so its level with the back. Using spacers to get 3" of lift is not a levelling kit. Spacers are often called levelling kits. We know what you mean OP. Spacers are not the way to go though - even if you properly call them spacers rather than a levelling kit.

 

@ZRXDean how was your alignment bro? I'm m getting that set up through headstrong for like $365 is that good or you got other recommendations? I also am considering the 1/4 spacer. How much would you recommend it? Is it that noticeable?

Btw thanks everyone for their info!

 

This is EXACTLY what I'm about to do. I got 4 bilstein 5100s, 885s, wheelers offroad 2" aal, and diff drop for about $625 shipped to my door.

 

Diff drop? I'm sorry for not knowing but what is that?

 

It's a debatable topic on this forum is what it is. It adjusts the front differential to compensate for the lift. It helps to set the front CV axles to a better angle. This only applies to 4x4.

 

Oh okay. Thanks for the info.

 

im lost to i've gathered stuff but still havent put kit on yet. because im not sure if there is anything else i need.
i have 5100's front and back,front 5100 is on middle space which should be 1.75 i believe, coil springs, ad a leaf kit, diff drop, carrier bearing drop, angled shims for rear end.i dont know if i need longer brake lines or not, and dont know if i have to put all the stuff i have already on or just some of it. also dont k now if i need space for drivers side for famous tacoma lean.

 

Have you installed any of this?

 

nope sitting in my brothers garage in deleware. im still trying to find out if i need anything else and what all do i put on lol

 

Should have a professional shop so my shocks and springs or can I do it w ease having little mechanical experience?

 

struts and springs need a wall mounted spring compressor its easier

 

Alright. Here's what I'd do. Install the lift itself, without the spacer for the drivers side lean. I honestly don't foresee 1/4" making a difference to the naked eye. I'd also install the diff drop. Then get it aligned. After, drive up to highway speeds and see if you have any vibrations coming from the rear. That's when I'd start messing with the axle shims and carrier bearing drop because every truck is different. As far as brake lines, you don't need em.

 

Unless they come pre-assembled, I wouldn't mess with a spring compressor in my garage. A lot of mechanics shops have the proper compressors and can assemble your new ones for like $50.

 

Awesome so to put on my front Bilstein and ome I should pay around $50 or what's something reasonable?

 

Just say hell with it and get Icons.

 

No no no. The $50 is if you take them your stock coilover and have them use their compressor to dis-assemble it and re-assemble your new bilstein and OME. To have someone install the lift completely would likely be a few hundred dollars.

 

sounds like im better off picking up the kit and bring it back to ny and install in the garage at work it has a car lift in it lol long drive from deleware to new york on a new lift if i dont know how its gonna be lol

 

Thank you @EatSleepTacos I asked at shop and they said 200 but for adding spacers

 

I'd say so. It's really not too hard. There're enough tutorials on here and YouTube for you to make it through it.

 

i put my struts and springs together at my brothers in his garage and new coil spring isolaters