I have not lifted my Cruiser to the max using All Pro's coil overs etc. The reason is that at 1" I have negative camber. This is a good thing but what is going to happen when I lift it another 1 1/2"? The higher it is lifted the more the camber.
All Pro's installer has told me that he does not use the replacement A-arms. Has anyone used these? Should I get them?
My problem is that I plan to lift the the Cruiser Friday morning and don't want to do it if I have to swap out parts.
One last question to the group, should I allow more than an inch drop for the installlation of the ARB BB and a Warn winch?
Put the lift in and wheel it for awhile. I assume the AP coilover is adjustable. You can tweak it up higher once you get your bullbar on.
The UCA can be added later- you dont have to mess w/ the rest of the suspension to do it. How high are you lifting? I doubt you will bind the stock toyota uca at resonable lift height.
The lift is in. I had a hard time cranking down the nuts on the springs. I have driven it for a week to settle everything down. In the morning I am going to lift it some more. I don't really want to have to readjust the front end again. I have it aligned after I alter it. I am going to lift it about 2 3/4" at the front and see what happens. The worst is I have to take it apart again the best is I will have to have the headlights adjusted when the the winch and bar go on.
With my old FJ and BJ, I did not have to worry about all these things. I just put the stuff on and went into the bush.
Thanks for your help
My lift should arrive on Monday or Tuesday and I hope to have it installed by next weekend. After that we should hook up and compare as I did order the A-Arm...
If it is possible try and set up the front shocks in a vise. 2 3/4" down on the nut will give approx 2 1/4" lift. I think that will settle down to 2" with a bumper and winch. It will be a challenge to get the shocks in but it will be easier than cranking down the drivers side.
Let me know how it goes and yes we should meet. I will be going south this weekend if my winch has arrived. I already have a ARB bumper waiting for me.
Good luck on the install.
