Quick question about the ToyTec kit. If the Superflex coils are a 2" lift and the optional SAW 1.5" is actually 2 inches, what's the difference in ride quality? One is 2% stiffer right, but would you even feel that? Is one a better quality spring over the other? Thanks!
I don't think that springs are capable of being built to exact measurements. Maybe technology exists to make them pretty close but there are too many variables in the type of steel, temperature when they are rolled and twisted etc. I believe they can get a "close to" give-or-take.
The SAW is supposed to be 1.5" and 2% stiffer than the stock rear but there are always differences. In my case the ride did not get any harsher at all. No one in my family mentioned or noticed a harsher ride.
If I had a bit more weight on the rear like a steel bumper etc. the rear might actually sit around 1.5" over stock instead of 2". But then again someone else might get a set that actually gives 1.5" of lift even with no weight in the back.
I know this has been done already. I just want confirmation from someone who has a similar setup. I have the Gobi no-rise Stealth rack on order and am considering the standard Toytec (not sway-away) lift to go on 275/70/17s or 285/70/17s. My garage trim at its lowest point is 81.5". Anybody have a similar setup and clear a garage this height or lower? I'd love to go 285, but maybe 275 is the safer option, given the difference in diameter?
If my math is correct that is about 6'9.5" and I have 6'8" in my garage. I am on stock Nitto Terra Grappler 265/70/17 and I still think I have about 5" of clearance left. Based on the published specs for the Nitto's and the difference between the BFG AT KO2's, a 275/70/17 will probably only net an extra 1/4" of height and the 285 might net you a 1/2". I believe these are measurements on non-mounted and un-inflated tires. My Nitto's for example advertise as 31.6" diameter. Mounted on my truck I measure them at about 30.5". Of-course these are P-Rated so they deform more than the LT E rated BFG's would under load.
The 275's show 32.2" overall diameter so that is really only about 1/2" diameter more than the Nitto's and since the lift provided is only from the Radius measurement that would net about 1/4" over the Nitto's unloaded etc.
With less deformation of the LT E rated tires the BFG's may give you up to 1/2" once the tires are under load when compared to the same load on the Nitto Terra Grappler.
Similar deal for the 285's that show 32.7". When looking at advertised differences between the NTG 265/70/17 and the BFG AT KO2 285/70/10 that's 1.1" so a tiny fraction over 1/2" of actual lift. But when compared to the loaded number of 30.5" on a P-rated tire vs the same load on a E-rated LT tire it may net really close to 1".
Long story short I believe you will fit into your garage unless the stealth rack goes up more than 5" or 6" above the factory rack and shark fin height.
