Total Chaos lift shackles?

OR-Reign · #1 (**permalink**) 09-18-2008, 04:06 PM

So, I just installed the Old Man Emu 2.5" coils and shocks up front and my truck now sits perfectly level. The front suspension has not had any time to settle, but I doubt that it will settle very much. The rear is still the stock TRD suspension.

I want to lift the rear of the truck 1" or less since I will be using my Tundra to tow a trailer. I don't want to run airbags because they are not designed for off-road use. I want to maintain the factory ride, so I don't want to use any additional springs. Lift blocks will work and are cheap, but don't add anything other than height.

Has anyone installed just the Total Chaos lift shackles, without the Deaver leaf springs? These do not cost much more than blocks and if anything, I think they would add a small amount of travel? However I am no suspension expert and would appreciate input to the possible benefits or drawbacks of lift shackles.

Door-Kicker · #2 (**permalink**) 09-20-2008, 04:43 PM

I installed the Toytec 3" up front and a 1" block in the rear PLUS the 1.5" AAL in the rear. Then added the OME rear shocks since I lifted the rear 2.5"

If you are worried about a stiff ride, DON"T BE. It rides great. I can still hit speed bumps at a good speed and not jar my teeth out.

OR-Reign · #3 (**permalink**) 09-22-2008, 03:29 PM

Door-Kicker, did you install the SuperSpring AAL in the rear?

Anyone who has, how hard is it to change from one setting to another? Also is there any lift on the lowest setting?

I would like to remain as level as possible without a load but don't want my nose up in the air when towing. If it is relatively easy to change the settings on the SuperSprings, I think this would be the way for me to go...