OEM springs with 5100 + AAL Q@A

2013 DCSB 4x4 V6, so I'm getting the 5100's up front with OEM springs, I'm stuck on the wheeler's multi pack 1.5" or 2" AAL. I want to keep some of the factory rake, do I need to change out the rear shocks now? or can I do it latter. With stock rims will I need spacers till I get new rims and tires? Anything else I should get like drop downs, axle shims or brake lines? I'm not rock crawling or mudin just mild offroad and hauling and not looking to get huge tires, only running 3.73 gears.

 

Depends on what you plan on setting your front height at with the 5100s, to determine the rear take. Either way the 3 leaf progressive AAL is a good route, you can leave the overload in for 2" rear lift or take it out for 1.5" and optimum ride.

You can change out the shocks later, though you will be limited in droop on the OEM units. I'd suggest doing it all at once.

If you stay 1" over stock on 265/75R16 or 265/70/R17 tires, you can use your factory wheels and shouldn't have significant rubbing issues. Be sure to avoid E load tires.

You will get a better ride using an aftermarket extended front spring than you will preloading your OEM front springs for height.

 

I'm gonna guess the search function is broken

 

I have 5100s all around with a Wheelers 1.5 progressive (multi-leaf) AAL. If you set your front 5100s to the third setting (1.75) and put the 1.5 progressive AAL in the rear, with the factory overload leaf, you'll have the same rake as stock.


Not great, but this is the best pic I could find on my phone... 2" up front, 2" in rear. 265/75r16 Duratrac tires.


I did not need a transfer case drop, carrier bearing drop, or extended brake lines. Like Crash said, 265/75r16 (load range C) and you'll see minimal loss of MPG and power.

 

That's all I want right there nothing to crazy. I have the crap stock steel wheels now, I found some level 8 17x8 in bronze for 300 bucks, just not sure the bronze and my red will look good. I'll be replacing the rear shocks and upgrading the front coils latter this year.