Choice between the REadyLift plus2, coachbuilder, or Westcott Designs?

Just ordered the Westcott a couple days ago. Plan on doing the whole kit. But it may change and go with +3 Coachbuilder shackle. Mine is not getting installed till sometime in the spring.

 

Wheels going on before or doing it all at once? Can't wait to see how they look...

 

I think I’m doing the lift first and then have my Nitto ‘s changed over to my new wheels. I want to discuss a few things with my mechanic about the rear. Still not sure which way for the rear but I figured I would just get the whole westcott lift incase I decide not to do the shackles. Yeah I’m cannot wait either!!

 

I'm planning on lifting mine as well. Just got a quote from Westcott Designs to do the Westcott lift in the front, +3 CB shackles in the rear, and Riderite bags with cradles for towing.

Still on the fence on whether I want to upgrade wheels and tires too.

 

I’m still waiting for my lift to be shipped. Still undecided on the rear. I ordered the whole lift. But still might go with the plus3 shackle. They don’t have the lifts in stock.

 

I believe the '18 pro had the 6112 Bilsteins up front. anyway Jeff had a set of collers and upper spacers that will fit my 6112's and allow me the same lift at a lower circlip setting and replace my CB shims. I am going to keep the cb shims and only use the collars due to the tundra lean... btw 2021 limited trd offroad is what I have with +3 CB shackles. My truck is the one on his website for the Tundra roof rack

update it was the 15-17 not 18...

 

Has anyone received there westcott lift that has ordered. I ordered mine Feb 12. Nothing yet.

 

I'm a little confused now on the Westcott kit. I was under the impression that it was ONLY a preload collar and not an additional "shim". On their website it even states that it will not affect suspension travel. If that's the case, why the need for bumpstop spacers? Wouldn't the need for a bumpstop spacer mean that your up-travel is now limited due to the shock being mounted lower in the perch?

How is this not a spacer lift?

 

Finally got tracking on my lift today. I will let someone else explain it Motoryder.

 

I ordered mine on the 10th. Also got tracking info today. Yay!

 

You doing the full kit? Or coachbuilder shackle for the rear?

 

I ordered just the front lift kit. I already have Coachbuilder +2 shackles installed but I’m going to jump on the group buy and go up to the +3.

 

Do you off road or tow? I’m up in the air on the rear yet.

 

Thanks for this. I had no clue about the GB. I'm going to hop on and order the +3.

For the group - when is the CB Steering Kit required/recommended?

 

Hey Brett, Over on the GB page it’s explained for the steering kit.

 

Not much off roading yet but plan on some trips in the future. I do tow an 18’ fishing boat though.

 

I did see that. I'm familiar with these from performance vehicles I've owned, so I understand what they do functionally. What I'm wondering is if something like a Westcott kit, which is a pretty moderate lift, warrants a steering kit? Are you planning on running one?

 

I’m not going to run the steering kit. I’m leaning on going with the full westcott lift after talking to a few that have the full kit. I don’t tow or off road with my truck. And I don’t see that happening. Worst case down the road if I need I will have the coachbuilder shackles added then. I also received mySCS wheels I will be adding them also.

 

I’m starting to get really confused on this westcott lift. I was wanting to put it on my 21 TRD Pro. All the forums I read and the videos I watch say I can clear 35’s on my factory wheel and only have to remove the front splash guard and the mud flap. I messaged westcott and also called them. They are saying for 35’s I’d have to do a fender push in. Anyone that can offer first hand experience would be great. I was thinking about going with the 305’s instead hoping that it would prevent me from removing the mud flap. Black truck want to try and keep down on road grimes

 

I’m getting ready to install the Westcott front lift. The only thing I’m worried about is seating the new collar. In one of their YouTube videos Westcott places the shock upside down on the collar between the jaws of a large vice. Then they use a hard plastic mallet and strike the bottom of the shock to seat. My vice would be to small for this method.

Does anyone that installed themselves have any other tips or tricks to seat the preload collar?? TIA

 

I think there is only 2 ways. The one you just mentioned in the video that westcott hammered it on. My installer is going to use the press machine. Westcott has a video showing it being done.

 

A press would be the best/easiest way but I don’t have one. Just looking for any other methods or tricks/tips that people have used.

 

I recommend renting the RIGHT tools needed for the installation. It sure beats a trip to the emergency room and hours of frustration by using the MacGyver method.

 

I have everything I need except a way to seat the collar- which can be accomplished by applying even pressure either from striking or pressing it. I know plenty of guys have installed themselves. Just seeing if there are any other methods other than the two mentioned above. If none, I’ll find someone with a press or large enough vice.

 

Installed Westcott front yesterday. I have CB +2 shackles in the rear right now. I have a set of +3 shackles ready to install but I kind of like the look as is. I’ll have to hook my boat up and see what happens….
S-Q-U-A-T !

 

I would reallllllly love to hear experiences from those folks who have either the CB kit or the Westcott and THEN put a bumper/winch (or both) in their vehicle. This is the singular thing that is keeping me from purchasing one of these. If anyone has any input im sure im not the only guy on here whos pondering this one!

 

Can I bother you with checking what's the distance from center of the wheel to the bottom of your wheel well opening in the rear?

 

Can you run the TRD rear sway bar with the CB +3 shackles?

 

Any of you guys getting bump steer after the Westcott install? I get it mostly at lower speeds. On bumpy roads I get a lot of feedback through the steering wheel. On smooth roads truck tracks perfectly straight and smooth. I’m confident in my alignment guy but wonder if theres more that can be done to eliminate the bump steer.

 

I have no issues at all!