Slight Squat After Rough Country Suspension Lift Install

At a glance, that really doesn't look bad to me. Maybe some others can chime in.

 

Would it be a dumb idea if OP add a winch bumper?
Sure one can argue swapping springs would be the real solution vs adding more weight. But me thinking since already have springs that have too much lift why not use it for an upgrade like a winch bumper. May be it would be enough for a full bumper with winch?
Sorry, I'm full of dumb ideas.

 

I think this is the perfect solution! And, a damn good way to rationalize the purchase of a bumper and winch!

 

Or at a minimum a front hitch so you can add winch when needed.
That way no droop when winch on.

 

Oh lawd! My goal was to lift/level and fit 33's with a minimal amount of cutting, bending, chopping, etc. and then calling it good.

Y'all are making me rethink the original plan...

 

We're very good at helping others get rid of their extra money around here.

 

Dang that looks like a lot of front lift but it's tough to read that tape measure in your photo.
Here's a reference with my Dobinson IMS extended travel shocks.

I'm at 4.25" of lift on 34's here.
Center of hub to fender measurements:
Front 24.25"
Rear 26.25"

I'm dialing down the front coilovers and swapping rear springs very soon. Aiming for 23.5" Front and 25" Rear

 

That's a gorgeous build. I'm jealous and even how it's sitting currently, that looks killer!

 

Thanks man. Dialing in lift heights can be a pain in the butt.

I'd recommend adding a steel bumper or maybe just swapping the front shocks for some 5100's.

Know that you're not the only person who learned after doing.
Many people on this forum have been through similar situations and we know how frustrating it can be.

 

Oh my GOD! It's even worse than we thought. Look at allllllllllll that rust. Dude, just sell the truck and get out while you can. I'll offer you a fair price for it, but I need to deduct a few grand because of the squat.

 

Lol there's a little rust, but a lot of that is beautiful, Arkansas dirt, baby. Red like Oklahoma. Get down to the Ozarks if you ever get the chance.

 

I've seen worse....

 

I appreciate this! Learning curve is steep but slow and steady will get me there.

Will wait to see if the dealership that did it can help me out. Worst case, i'll add in the 3/4 inch spacer in the back to get it level. Overall, may be a little more lift than i was hoping but that's ok.

I've been considering keeping this for another 2-3 years and then looking for a black CPO 23-24' ORP with 40-50k miles that i'll keep for the long haul.
Like a lot of others, i'd prefer to keep the 1GR-FE V6 over being the guinea pig on the turbo 4s.

 

Agree, I think the front is sitting way too high. There’s probably very limited droop left as it is. Maybe none, since with the front end jacked off the ground, it pretty much looks like thisz.

Adding spacers in the back is the wrong way to go in my opinion…much better to get the front end sitting lower, so it’s at a more useful spot in the travel range.

Is the coil seat height on those shocks adjustable?

 

I can relate. I’m currently trying to figure out what to do with my rear coils. Had 1.5in lift dobinsons springs, but they started to sag as I added more weight. But the heavier load springs only came in 2in lift. Now it sits too high. Sigh. I know I know…rear bumper with double swingouts….

 

Wow! Im genuinely curious as to what’s going on with the spindle. Is that a spacer between it and the UCA?

 

Unfortunately not. They're preloaded and on a fixed setting.

 

There's so much wrong there. Looks like 3 spacers stacked on top of each other, a coil spring that's shaped like a banana, the UCA rubbing on the coil spring, no down travel left, and two 45° CV joints + something zip tied to the spindle..but, all that may be happening because the vehicle's on a lift...

 

I never looked under that boot, but maybe three hockey pucks and a rubber band?

That's a pretty good assessment! Yes, being on the lift made it worse but it also rubbed over small speed bumps.

 

Update: at the dealership this morning. Got on true, level ground and the squat is about 3/8 of an inch. They're taking a look to see if they can either get the front down or get the back end up, but they agreed they can see the squat and acknowledged that the kit should sit evenly (validation achieved).

I'm not hopeful that they'll find a fix today. I'll likely end up returning the .75" spacer i picked up and getting a .5" spacer installed a different day. Will keep everyone updated on the situation.

 

They took a look and it is what it is for now. With the kit i have on, the said to give it a little while longer to settle and see what happens. If it doesn't level out by 65k miles, they'll put the .5" on for me.

Update to come in a few months lol