Thinking about going bigger

[Dpassmore]

I have the daystar leveling kit, but was thinking about going with the 2.5/1.5. I don't want to spend a lot and love the way it drives with the leveling kit.
Is this a good move?

 

[ebg18t]

I have the daystar leveling kit, but was thinking about going with the 2.5/1.5. I don't want to spend a lot and love the way it drives with the leveling kit.
Is this a good move?

I wouldn't waste the time.

 

[preacher35]

I have the daystar leveling kit, but was thinking about going with the 2.5/1.5. I don't want to spend a lot and love the way it drives with the leveling kit.
Is this a good move?

What would be your reason for doing it? Larger tires?

 

[Dpassmore]

Yes and no. My 265/75's fit with minimal rub, but like the look with more clearance.

 

[preacher35]

Yes and no. My 265/75's fit with minimal rub, but like the look with more clearance.

Well, if this is purely for looks (which is a legitimate reason, if that is what you are after), then, whether or not it is a "good move", is completely up to you. Is the work worth the end result? Performance-wise, it will not make any difference, save the extra inch of ground clearance, assuming that you are going to stay with the 265/75's.

 

[Dpassmore]

I like the way it drives now, so if it won't totally ruin that then I may do it. The extra inch would help. Don't want to have to drop the differential though.

 

[preacher35]

I like the way it drives now, so if it won't totally ruin that then I may do it. The extra inch would help. Don't want to have to drop the differential though.

When I did my 2.5" spacer kit in Jan '13, I didn't notice any difference in handling, which pleased me. Of course, my Runner had almost 100k at the time so my front springs were sagging somewhat, so I barely got 2" of lift:

So, do not worry as it will NOT "ruin" your on-road handling at all. Now, however, with the Toytec Ultimate, I am getting just over 3" and handling is DEFINITELY affectded:

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

 

[Jeffrey_VB]

So, do not worry as it will NOT "ruin" your on-road handling at all. Now, however, with the Toytec Ultimate, I am getting just over 3" and handling is DEFINITELY affectded:

How bad, or different, is the handling with the 3+ inch lift?