What components will I need beside Bilsteins?

I’m looking to add about 1.5 to 2 inches of lift with a set of front and rear Bilstein 5100s. Are there other components needed? I was planning on using existing coils and UCA. Do I need AAL in the rear?

 

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Yes you will need the AAL. Other than that you could get a 1/4” spacer for drivers side taco lean, if you were so inclined. I have the same exact set up and that’s all I did. Better ride on and off-road. Stiffer on road but it helps to cut down on body roll. But amazing difference off-road. Soaks up the bumps nicely over the original suspension. Get a good alignment done when finished with the lift. It won’t be perfect with out after market UCA’s but it’ll be in tolerances. Can tend to drift at speed. I find myself constantly correcting the wheel. Get the alignment correct, and all that goes away,(or at least it should). But so does $700-1000, for new UCA’s. Sooo.....Just get out there and enjoy the new mod.

 

Thanks! What was your overall lift height after?

 

After the new suspension settled in, it was at 2-1/2”

 

True, but I actually like the factory rake.

 

@In&out same setup at 1.1" nice and level....

 

Totally agree about ride feel.
I think that will complete all my needs and wants. I did the lift myself and have only $375 into it. Can't beat it for that amount.
I'm just waiting now to add some 255/85/16 cooper S/T maxx to my Black SCS F5's I scored used that have been sitting in my garage. Really like the factory wheel the OR come with, but I like the F5's and I have yet to see a set on a truck where I'm at.
Good looking white! My son bought a 2019 white just like yours. He just added a black Softtopper, man his looks sweet against white. Can't wait till he wants to level his.

 

@In&out
Yeah if I was still in San Diego county I would probably run 285's for Glamis & Ocotillo, and Big Bear in winter. Otherwise if not needing to air down 10-15 psi to float on sand and snow. The 255 is a great option for clearance and helping avoid a CMC.
Black is tough to maintain, but when I bought this thing I had 3 trucks to choose from in the state of FL. White was my #1 but not available and I got the deal I wanted on this one. My 97 TJ I had was black and boy did I thrash that things paint wheeling Los Coyotes, Big Bear & on the Rubicon. The manzanita really pin stripes black bad. Said I would never own a black truck again and here I am. LOL... But it sure looks good when I clean her up.

 

This looks just plain sweet. No other way to state it.

So, you went to the 3rd snap ring location on the front 5100's? I think I read somewhere this will get you about 1.3" of lift?
Did the front end align ok?

 

You do NOT need aftermarket UCAs for 1.5” of lift and 5100s.

there is a very slim chance you would need them, but you almost definitely won’t need them.

Drifting at speed is due to a crap alignment, but your alignment can be 100% perfect without UCAs.

 

In&out, Looks AWESOME !! Did you use the factory coils to get the 1.25 lift ? That's what I'm looking for, 1.25 - 1.5 max in the front, about 1" rear lift. Thanks !

 

GOOD LOOKING RIG, AND SET UP! so, you just went with 5100's front and rear, stock springs on front and rear and nothing else? you are on the 3rd clip up front? again, nice set up! Ski