Tuff country 4.5 inch lift

Tuff country seems to make a decent 4.5" lift kit. Does anyone know about it?

Did you have to get new UCA's?
Says must have 4.75" backspacing, I have stock 17"s with 5" backspacing (I think) think those Wil work?

 

You'd most likely need new UCA's.

Good rule 3" or above needs UCA's.

 

Yeah that's what I thought too. I don't know maybe they have some kind of magic kit that let's you run stock lol. I'll more than like contact them before purchase.

 

Sure let me find it

 

https://www.suspensionconnection.co...tpui4SL1I4pntwNRMXKv4vOeZqd6Aa8BoCytkQAvD_BwE

 

looks good on a gen 1 for sure.

 

Yep you'll most likely need new UCA's. Only way you'll be able to run stockies is with a taller knuckle. Problem with that is you'll need new wheels with the proper back spacing to fit.

You'll have to pony up one way or the other.

 

Yeah I figured as much

 

But wait there is more! Lol I kept going over the kit and it includes upper ball joint spacers. I Googled them. Makes sense now. Part quality seems iffy.

 

That def looks sketchy. Do they have an option in the kit to provide longer spindles?

 

Not sure but that pic on Google takes you to a whole forum on this site about spindle spacers. Bump steer is explained well in there as well.

 

I would look into longer spindles. Usually larger lift applications like RC and Pro Comp come with these. Your truck is only as strong as your weakest link.

 

yo! that looks like trouble waiting to happen!!

 

Yeah thats what I'm reading. For 800 bucks more they offer a 5" lift with extend spindles. $1770.00

 

There you go. Don't quote me on this but I THINK that the longer spindles will correct the angles of the UCAs when lifting so you could use the stock UCAs. The uppers will run you around 600 - 800 so if I'm not lying its a no brainer.

 

Yes sir! All of that is true.

 

Oh for Christs Sake...

 

Buy a Toyota and make it as reliable as a Suzuki....I'll never understand it

 

Negative sir. That's why I am inquiring about certain. Parts. I'm a big fan of doing it right the first time.

 

Not sure if you're dead set on 4.5" of lift but personally I would steer away from any spacer lift. Here are a couple other options comparable in price that I would go with. These will make your truck look great and increase ride quality. Your truck will ride stiffer with the tuff country

Boss Kit
http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/BOSS-Suspension-System-for-2000-2006-Tundra_p_1140.html

Icons
http://iconvehicledynamics.com/shop...-toyota-tundra-suspension-system-stage-2.html

 

Yeah man I appreciate it. I'm familiar with them. I'm sitting on 5100's all the war around. I'm only on the second notch because I don't have new UCAs and didn't want to go without them. I already want more lift lol. I've just never used a drop bracket lift before.