So I recently had the bright idea to upgrade my suspension once again...this time so I could possibly set up 315s. I purchased Icons remote reservoir extended travel cdcv coilovers with icons RR rear shocks w/ cdcv shocks with metal techs rear long travel coils. I also purchased icons rear adjustable track bar and metal techs lower links and upper links. And a 1.5" fat pats body lift. I got all the parts in and dropped it off at the mechanic last wed to have them start putting it on and they have come into a few problems that I would like some peoples thoughts on just because its been almost a week for them to do all this. I previously had a 3" OME lift on my runner. They have said they got the suspension on and dialed in adjusting the bars/links so my rear tires sit right. But when putting the body lift on, a few of the holes on the steering spacer didn't match up right..so it took a fab shop a day or two to make a new one. They also said that the truck is having quite a bit of rake sitting where its at and they think the OME had more of a lift in the front then the Icons are bringing me (3" for OME and 2" for Icon). They suggested putting on a spacer over the coilover so I can maximize travel. They said they could crank up the coilover instead but I will lose travel and when they have done that for people in the past, they usually crank it back down and come back in for the spacer. They also suggested a diff drop which I've already read mixed reviews on...as of now I have told them to move forward to having a spacer made from a fab shop but not to do the diff drop. I would appreciate any input from the people here. Thanks!
Need suggestions on my lift setup
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Inv4drZm
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You won't lose overall travel amount when you crank your coilovers, you're just decreasing your downtravel and increasing your uptravel at your vehicle's ride height. I forget what the maximum recommended exposed thread height for coilovers are, somewhere between 1.5" and 2" with the stock length springs/ springrate from Icon.
You probably have pretty close to the same amount of lift in the front that you had with your OME setup, you just added 3" rear lift springs now which exaggerate the forward stance.
I've never seen a downside to a diff drop other than having to space your skid plate lower. Whether or not it helps CV longevity might be a better question.
You probably have pretty close to the same amount of lift in the front that you had with your OME setup, you just added 3" rear lift springs now which exaggerate the forward stance.
I've never seen a downside to a diff drop other than having to space your skid plate lower. Whether or not it helps CV longevity might be a better question.
Don't go with the spacers on the coilovers. You'll be more likely to bind a cv axle as opposed to cranking the coilovers up. Crank the coilovers up some to gain more front lift. I'm probably at 3.5" front lift with my icon coilovers. I have a diff drop and never had an issue with it.
The rear will settle. I have the same setup minus the cdcv, but only a 1" body lift. In the rear I am running metaltechs hd long travel coils. With a 1.5" spacer on the rear drivers coil to level the truck. But have to have the front left coilover cranked more than the front right to help level things out more.
You might find if they have adjusted the rear trackbar to center the rear axle that the driveshaft will hit the gas tank skid at full droop. I found for the adjustable track bar and links they worked best at the length that matches stock.
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The rear will settle. I have the same setup minus the cdcv, but only a 1" body lift. In the rear I am running metaltechs hd long travel coils. With a 1.5" spacer on the rear drivers coil to level the truck. But have to have the front left coilover cranked more than the front right to help level things out more.
You might find if they have adjusted the rear trackbar to center the rear axle that the driveshaft will hit the gas tank skid at full droop. I found for the adjustable track bar and links they worked best at the length that matches stock.
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