Diff drop needed??

[wyanrard]

Opinions on a diff drop since I recently installed my lift? Ready? GO!!!!

 

[Synister]

If your lift is 3" or less, not req'd.

 

[wyanrard]

If your lift is 3" or less, not req'd.

Thanks! Just wanted clarification one more time. :clap2:

 

[Stuck CAPS]

If your lift is 3" or less, not req'd.

Sorry for the hijack, but do diff drop kits contain mounting brackets for the diff?

 

[ebg18t]

Sorry for the hijack, but do diff drop kits contain mounting brackets for the diff?

Just spacers.

 

[88mustanggt]

if they are not needed why are they offered? what is the benefit? is it just like uca arnt needed but they make things better?

 

[TheeMikeB]

if they are not needed why are they offered? what is the benefit? is it just like uca arnt needed but they make things better?

They are offered to reduce the angle of the CV joint after a lift is installed. Most don't put them on if they are lifting less than 3" in the front.

 

[wyanrard]

if they are not needed why are they offered? what is the benefit? is it just like uca arnt needed but they make things better?

Funny thing is , I'm seriously considering new UCAs and I'm not even lifted that much. Might be my next big upgrade , to see if I can lift the front more.

On the original topic. I'm going to keep the drop kit off for now.

 

[TFJ-4runner]

It's pretty much pointless to use to be honest.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

I have seen a lot of 3" lifted 4Runners and the CV angle difference isn't too bad, I honestly can't see the benefit of losing an inch or so of clearance with a diff drop kit.

 

[Joeggernaut]

Our wheelbase is long enough to not really warrant a diff drop. You only need these on short-wheel based cars such as jeep wranglers or maybe FJs since their drive shafts tend to be shorter and are affected more by lifts. But even on those you don't really need them until you go beyond 3".

 

[TheeMikeB]

Our wheelbase is long enough to not really warrant a diff drop. You only need these on short-wheel based cars such as jeep wranglers or maybe FJs since their drive shafts tend to be shorter and are affected more by lifts. But even on those you don't really need them until you go beyond 3".

What does wheelbase have to do with CV shaft angle?