Need Expert Feedback On 3" Lift

First off, I know there has been thousands of posts about lifts but after doing multiple searches it becomes very confusing to find specific info. So, hopefully I can get some good feedback from somebody that really knows this stuff.


I have a 2008 Access Cab 4x4 TRD Off Road that currently has Billies 5100 @ 1.75" front and 1" block at the rear. I'm wanting to go with ToyTec/Eibach coils (112-620) and utilizing my existing Billies set @ .85" for 3" front lift and a 2" AAL in the rear.


Here's my question: Do I need to also get the Axle Shims, Carrier Bearing Drop Kit, Differential Drop Kit and should I go ahead and bite the bullet and do the light racing UCA's. Thanks

 

If I might make a suggestion, I would say go with:

OME 887 coils up front - 590lb/in and about 2.75-3" Lift

3 Leaf HD AAL set out back for about 1.75" of lift.

UCAs are not required but at 2.5-3" of lift are certainly a good idea to have a proper Caster setting.

 

I agree with this but am still perplexed on the OME 887s (forefunner coil?).

Shims, Carrier Drop, Diff Drop, are not needed unless you notice vibes/sudder issues. I personally have OME 886 coils, OME Nitrocharger all around, wheelers 3 leaf 1.5" progressive AAL + OMD Chevy leaf mod in the rear and have no issues without Shims and drops. You can sometimes get away with stock UCAs, especially if your LCA cams/bolts are seized. I did it for a little bit but in the end did get the LR UCAs.

 

887s are same spring rate as the 885s, but just a bit longer. The 886s are much higher spring rate, and quite a bit longer. Really mostly for use with a bumper and winch.

 

So if I went with the 886 or 887 OME's would I set the Bilsteins at .85 or 0

 

0"

 

I agree 0, but there are people that have raised them to 0.85". I wouldn't recommend it. I would recommend pairing them with OME nitro shocks.