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Well as you might guess from the pics I bit the bullet and bought a suspension lift. Thank you to everyone on here who helped me out, I really appreciate the helpful input. I went to Toytec, got the 5% T4R discount, and got their Complete OME lift kit, because I didnt want to mess around, and it sounds like a lot of people on here had spacers, but ended up going full suspension lift anyway, so that was my thinking on that. Not done yet, but heres some pics to start with.

Starting Measurements:
 

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I ended up going with the 884 light springs with spacer, the Toytec superflex springs for the rear, the 90000 shocks for the front, and the 60020 shocks for the rear. So far its going good, im taking my time with it, and i will hopefully be done tomorrow. I will post up more pics when i get to that point!
 

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Lookin good!!..I will soon follow with a lift...You should think about a color matched grill. I just put mine on last night in about 15min. it was only $140.
 
Just got it installed. I love it, the wife not so much lol! It definately doesnt ride like a Caddilac anymore, but isnt that the point? Its much stiffer going down the road, but it absoarbs bumps much faster. I will follow up later with pics, right now im too tired/lazy to do so. I will give anyone some advise if they want with this lift, but i will give you 2 things that will save you time. (1)Dont mess with the tie rods. Some say to remove them, i couldnt even get them to budge. Found out removing the lower control arm below the brakes is much easier, allows you to slide the assembly right in if youre careful. All the tie rod puller did was try to mushroom in the nut. (2) For the rear springs buy a spring compressor for $9.99 at harbor freight. It wont have the stripped threads like at an auto parts store that you have to rent. you dont have to compress the rears much, but it is a PITA with out it! The axle (supported by the differential) tries to see-saw as you get one side in, and stretches the brake and sensor lines. So compress one spring, install it, leave it compressed, then take a second jack, jack the side you just did until you can take the spring compressor off. leave the jack, compress the other spring and install it. then jack up the differential, until the other spring compressor comes off. remove the secondary jack, now you have both springs in place, bolt everything back up. MUCH easier, you cant compress new springs enough by hand to install them. So follow the basic instructions for the rear, but use these tips to help!
 
Glad you like the kit.
Sorry you had so much trouble in the rear.
I just installed our Ultimate kit, same RCC2.0 spring in the back, and with just a pry bar, our rear coils popped righ into place.

ENJOY!!
 
Thanks for the post and recommendations!! I can't wait to see some pics! It is always a learning curve the first time and I am very glad you shared your experience with us! Now I know what to do when the time comes!!! Congrats on a job well done!! It is always a good feeling when we accomplish what we set out to do!
 
Glad you like the kit.
Sorry you had so much trouble in the rear.
I just installed our Ultimate kit, same RCC2.0 spring in the back, and with just a pry bar, our rear coils popped righ into place.

ENJOY!!

Man i dont know how you did it with a pry bar! I had the axle as low as it would go, and still had about 3 inches of spring to try and compress. Even if you did get it in that way, it made the opposite side do a see saw effect so that theres even less room to work with. We must have been doing it differently? I dont know, i followed the directions LOL. You guys are great over there, highly recommended. Pics to follow, sorry guys, wife took the runner today, so hopefully ill get some posted up soon. Promise!
 
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Finally got around to taking the after pics:
 

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Top is before and after pics. Measurements are before and after, starting with the front, and then the rear. The last few are the CV angle which i think looks good for a 3" lift, what do you guys think, does it look ok? I am hoping the rear settles some more, and im glad i didnt get the OME 895 springs as they would have lifted it even more. So all in all right now i have a 3" difference in the front, and about a 2 1/2" difference in height for the rear. I may have to put the running boards back on because now my wife has troubles getting in and out lol. Its not that big of a lift, but it makes a difference. It came out really good, its sort of hard to tell in the pics because theres not much difference in contrast between the wheel well and the tires. Which speaking of which, ill need tires soon i know! Hopefully BFG AT's, im thinking 265 70 17s or maybe wider if i can fit wider without spacers. Has anyone tried 275's? I have really only seen 265 or 285's on here it seems. Thanks again to everyone who helped!
 

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