Lift spacers vs cranked coilovers

In preparation of bigger tires, 305 or 315, Ill be adding 1.5” to 2” lift. 1” will be from body lift and the other additional lift from adding preload to the toytec coilovers vs stacking a spacer on top of it. My dilemma is, which option would better? I know adding preload would stiffen the ride more but has better adjustability vs removing the whole coilover to experiment with what spacer would be just right and ride quality wouldnt change. Im looking for peoples opinion on this.

 

My opinion is it sounds like you’re going for a look and not a form of functionality.

 

35’s on 2” of lift might work if you’re willing to bring out the sawzall and hammer

 

What lift are you at now and do you offroad, or just going for looks?

Adding preload doesn't stiffen the ride, as you're not compressing the spring any more, just moving it up in relation to the shock position; it's not until you've added way too much preload that you start running into problems, and that's usually more a spongy feel followed by a harsh rebound and potential over extending of you shock on down travel. (or when adding preload to offset additional weight added to the vehicle, but that's less about the preload and more about the springs not being up to the task). Adjusting them up 1/2"-3/4"(ish) to get an extra 1-1.5" of lift at the wheels is likely a safe move.

Either way though, going 35's is going to take some serious trimming.

 

Im on toytec aluma boss 2.5 at 3/2 lift right now. Not stock going 2”. I easily cleared 285, no rub with minimal mods. Most likely clear 295 with mudflap still on and possibly light rub. Im more going towards 285/75 vs 305/70 depends on my tire option but thats for a later discussion. The additional lift is to purposely clear the tire, providing both function and form. With the toytec coilovers, based on what I read on the instructions to add lift and correct me if im wrong I would have to crank the coilovers clockwise positioning the whole spring assembly towards the bottom shock mount thus adding preload.

To get the max tire clearance, ill also be doing body mount relocation. If need be, will then be doing necessary cutting/mods.

 

I would personally use the coilovers for the lift.

With 35's, you'd need a hammer and trimming regardless of lift height. Lifting doesn't make the wheel wells bigger. It's going to require trimming and maximum caster to clear those tires.

 

Throw a 6” lift and you can bypass the hammer and just trim a little

 

Lol! Yes, it might not rub riding around town. But, stuff a tire and there goes your lift. I actually think a small body lift is smart if one if going really big with tires, as it actually does add some clearance regardless of tire position.

Now, that's just funny right there!

 

No rubbing, 'cause that doesn't have any springs. The axles are welded to the frame. You adjust the ride quality by airing the tires up and down.

 

That would actually suck off-road.

I was referring to adding more lift to clear big tires. A drop bracket lift might lower the top of travel, so maybe it does actually help.

 

I'm excited to see 315's on a 3" lift.

 

Sounds like you are wanting to add more lift to those Toytec adjustable coilovers. I would suggest looking more into the current lift height/shock lengths at ride height and see where you are at in the travel. Basically, find out if you are even able to add more preload to get lift height. You may be close to max ride height as is and you cannot add more lift without risking ride quality and driving around with the shocks topped out. Aside from that, definitely stay away from the spacer idea. Like others mentioned above, lift height is not the only thing to look into while trying to fit larger tires.

 

Yes, first option is to add more lift on the current height. Toytec claims that the coilovers are set at 2.5” from factory and recommends to not go above 3” for ride quality purposes. So technically I could add 1/2” and still be in the safe zone.

 

Feel free to do what they recommend. However every vehicle is different and will likely be sitting at different lift heights depending on what the truck weighs. This is why we reference the shock lengths, so we know exactly whats available to us. With the Fox/King shocks we work with, 2.5" lift is probably the max height we would recommend. I imagine Toytec shocks are similar in lengths, but cannot confrm.