Recommendations on DS2.5:Otherparts?

[Got2xlr8]

So let me run this past the forum, I have read (obsessed) multiple threads about this install, I am fully aware of where to order, and what to order about the DS2.5 lift, I know it works with the XREAS on my 2006 Limited. I know to bolt out the abs sensor prior to install to avoid damage to the wires. I know to not follow the instructions in the box, but the one from the thread on here that talks about lowering the LCA's in order to avoid damage to the XREAS.

Things you should know:
the only off road I do (rarely) is gravel/dirt farm roads.
I have to deal with 1' of snow at any given time.


What I need to know;

Should I do springs? I am very happy with the ride and handling of the truck at this point, when XREAS dies, full install, but at 80k miles theres still life left on the clock.

Should I order a ToyTec 1" diff drop? Saw a thread on here that shows the pretty radical change in the CV's with this, also is this the part to order? Driveshaft Carrier Bearing Drop Kit (05 & UP Tacoma)
or will the spacer lift not affect the angle of the driveline?

I am planning to install spidertrax with this, anything I can do to maintain the wheel bearing? or is that a non-issue?

-Thanks

 

[wnelax04sr5]

So let me run this past the forum, I have read (obsessed) multiple threads about this install, I am fully aware of where to order, and what to order about the DS2.5 lift, I know it works with the XREAS on my 2006 Limited. I know to bolt out the abs sensor prior to install to avoid damage to the wires. I know to not follow the instructions in the box, but the one from the thread on here that talks about lowering the LCA's in order to avoid damage to the XREAS.

Things you should know:
the only off road I do (rarely) is gravel/dirt farm roads.
I have to deal with 1' of snow at any given time.


What I need to know;

Should I do springs? I am very happy with the ride and handling of the truck at this point, when XREAS dies, full install, but at 80k miles theres still life left on the clock.

Should I order a ToyTec 1" diff drop? Saw a thread on here that shows the pretty radical change in the CV's with this, also is this the part to order? Driveshaft Carrier Bearing Drop Kit (05 & UP Tacoma)
or will the spacer lift not affect the angle of the driveline?

I am planning to install spidertrax with this, anything I can do to maintain the wheel bearing? or is that a non-issue?

-Thanks

if you're happy with the ride and your suspension only has 80k on it, then no, leave the springs alone, you probably won't gain much for the extra time, effort, and money.

as far as diff drop goes, theres people running much more lift than the daystar who don't have diff drops, and personally i don't think they're needed. with over 3" of suspension lift in front, my cvs are only angled down slightly, certainly no cause for concern.

the spidertrax, being hub centric, eliminate the worry of wearing out wheel bearings or putting extra stress for the most part. theres no real proof they wear them out faster, but theres also no proof that they don't. i have had spidertrax on for 20k, and i have one bad wheel bearing, that probably would have been an issue regardless of the wheel adapters.

 

[Got2xlr8]

hate to bump this, but I've been reading about members having trouble with Camber/Caster after DS install, and UCA's are the fix? is this the case? if so what is the consensus on brand/model?

 

[wnelax04sr5]

hate to bump this, but I've been reading about members having trouble with Camber/Caster after DS install, and UCA's are the fix? is this the case? if so what is the consensus on brand/model?

after a daystar, you shouldn't have any camber or caster issues, they should be able to align it to within factory specs. if you really want aftermarket, the consensus now seems to be to stay away from light racing (SPC), due to issues with balljoints failing prematurely among other problems. many will recommend uniball style UCA's, like total chaos, camburg, and DSM, and there is a balljoint option, camburg, that is also well liked