New Suspension Problems & Questons

[Tgore76]

So…after much research, waiting, spending - I just had new suspension installed on my 2005 SR5 V8.

On advice from Whelers, I got T1 and T12 springs with Bilstein 5100s all around and 1/4 spacer on Drivers side front. I had wheelers assemble the front coils/struts. They told me I should get 1.5 to 1.75 lift all around and not need a differential drop or new UCA. I have stoc rims with stock 265/65r17 tires.

It seems quite high after-the-fact. I didn’t measure before, but after measurements are approximately 22” front and 24” rear.

Aesthetics aside, my drivers side CV boot sems to have “slid” about 1/4” and sprayed a little grease. I got an alignment at same time, and they could barely get driver side in caster (2.6) and couldn’t get passenger side (2.4). Said adjustment was maxed out.

I do not wish to spend a lot more money and I can do simple mechanics myself.

1) Do measurements sound typical/right? How much settling can I expect?
2) Should I have waited to get alignment till after settling?
3) is alignment numbers a problem? If so, any recommended simpler fixes…or just let it be?
4) do I need to do anything about CV boot(s)?

Any other thoughts/recommendations? I don’t want to do more than is needed for a daily driver - just spent over $2K.

 

[rdruss]

I have an '03 V8 with Bil 4600's and FJ springs, .25 spacer both sides in front, my wheel center to fender lip is 20.25" front, 22" rear. Don't know my alignment specs, I did the toe and camber myself as I also have SPC UCA's.
Caster is what it is, I have it set on "D", I believe. So, I picked up some caster from the SPC's and adjusted for a little more. I have stock rims and tire size.
I run a neutral toe and just a slight tire in at the top camber, I also run the alignment cam eliminator kit with the front/rear cams both in center position on LCA.
It drives straight, steer wheel returns to center after turns and feel is great, no abnormal tire wear.