Lifts affecting CV-joints?

[Doozi]

When I had my Gen3 and was looking for a lift, I remember a lot of discussion about the max lift before you started adversely affecting the joints of the IFS. I don't see a lot of that discussion for the Gen4s and have only seen a few people with a diff drop. Based on everything that I've read, it seems that 3" is the safe limit. What do you think?

I'm shopping for lift and am leaning toward the Daystar 2.5/1.5 and keeping the x-reas, but I really liked the OME set-up on my Gen3. Bouncing off the bumpstops in my Gen4 on speed bumps makes me wonder if I'd like the spacer lift with the stock springs.

Thanks!
~Doozi

 

[CJ3Flyr]

When I had my Gen3 and was looking for a lift, I remember a lot of discussion about the max lift before you started adversely affecting the joints of the IFS. I don't see a lot of that discussion for the Gen4s and have only seen a few people with a diff drop. Based on everything that I've read, it seems that 3" is the safe limit. What do you think? I agree that on a 4th gen up to (and including 3") is fine. Some do choose the diff drop but I don't know if it matters. The T120 crew is pretty hardcore off-road and the consensus there is 'don't worry about it' until exceeding 3". If it gives you piece of mind then do it. The stock 4th gen CV angles are up. Somewhere around 1.75"of lift would yield straight CV's.

I'm shopping for lift and am leaning toward the Daystar 2.5/1.5 and keeping the x-reas, but I really liked the OME set-up on my Gen3. Bouncing off the bumpstops in my Gen4 on speed bumps makes me wonder if I'd like the spacer lift with the stock springs. Many have the Daystar and like it. With the increased compression travel (due to lift) bottoming will be reduced considerably.

Thanks!
~Doozi

As a cheap alternative to Coilover, OME, adjustable 5100's etc some choose the spacer lift with FJC springs. FJC springs are a little stiffer and slightly longer. I don't think there's anybody who did the spring swap that doesn't like it. The springs do work with XREAS but it's some extra work.

One thing to consider with the FJC spring swap is the spacer kit. A 2.5/1.5 with FJC springs will, IMHO, leave the front a bit high. The preferred combo, again IMHO, would be a 1.5"-2.0" net lift (.75"-1.0" actual thickness) spacer for the front and the Daystar 1.5" rear spacer.
:cheers:

 

[Doozi]

Thanks Chris! I appreciate the info. Sounds like I'd probably be happy with the Daystar for a while and then, if I wanted to, I could add FJ coils and maybe adjust the stance if I felt the front was too high.

~Doozi

 

[CJ3Flyr]

Thanks Chris! I appreciate the info. Sounds like I'd probably be happy with the Daystar for a while and then, if I wanted to, I could add FJ coils and maybe adjust the stance if I felt the front was too high.

~Doozi

Exactly :bigok: Keep us up to date and post the results:cheers:

 

[THEROK]

anything 3" and less you're fine.

your CV boots will eventually leak lifted or stock height. it's truly a wear and tear item just like the rest of the truck. or any car for that matter.

so what i'm trying to say is don't worrya bout it. lift awy and if it leaks just get it replaced.

 

[00328]

From what I've read, most that do a spacer lift generally upgrade to an OME lift soon afterward. If you liked the OME on your 3rd Gen you'll love it on the 4th Gen.
I know it's more $$, but do it right the first time around. I have had an OME lift for a few years now, and love everything about it.

 

[THEROK]

From what I've read, most that do a spacer lift generally upgrade to an OME lift soon afterward. If you liked the OME on your 3rd Gen you'll love it on the 4th Gen.
I know it's more $$, but do it right the first time around. I have had an OME lift for a few years now, and love everything about it.

agreed. spacers suck!