Is 3” level too much?

[VegasRanger]

Hello all, need your opinions.

I recently purchased eibach leveling struts and set it to the 3” setting. I kept my stock springs.

I love the way the truck looks, and honestly the ride hasn’t changed that much, maybe slightly stiffer.

Reading over different forums and online articles, I am reading that 3” may be too much of a lift and puts too much strain on suspension and other components on our trucks. I also had an alignment done and the camber is just on the borderline of being in spec. I was told by many truck guys that without changing my UCAs, that’s about as good as my camber gets.

My question is, is it safe to keep it at 3” or should I lower it to the 2.25” setting?

I appreciate any feedback.

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[Trigganometry]

You may need to drop your front differential. You’re reaching the max of CV angles. Stock UCA ball joints will also see more stress at this height

 

[Joyride]

At what height actually puts the truck at level? I don’t have the answer but suspect that’s about as high as you’d want to go.

 

[VegasRanger]

At what height actually puts the truck at level? I don’t have the answer but suspect that’s about as high as you’d want to go.

According to my research and stage 3 it’s 3”. My truck looks perfect

 

[Joyride]

According to my research and stage 3 it’s 3”. My truck looks perfect

Oh right on. If that’s the case then new UCAs may help keep the look you want.

 

[Frenchy]

I understand that some may mention the Diff drop but that is a BAD IDEA!!! To an extent it compromises the frame/chassis. Also if going OffRoad you technically loose clearance you were trying to gain.

Going to a lower setring on the strut? A good idea if you ask me. My truck has the Old Man EMU lift(oh no!! Another mention of this stuff!!! LOL) and the front is lifted about 2.4 inches compared to stock. I still have the factory control arms and had no problem getting the truck into factory specifications with the alignment!!

So in my opinion yes lower the front a little bit

 

[Glocker]

I set mine to 3.75" and it settled in to 3.5" with the weight of the bumper/winch combination. I've done some mild to moderate off-roading and I've had no issues. Not to say I wont see any issues in the future, but it's a pretty capable truck as is!

Here's some milder stuff I've done with the 3.5" of lift. I don't have any video of the drive in Talladega.

 

[NvrFinished]

If you are just driving on the street then you can most likely get away with the 3" as is. However, if you plan on doing any off roading, then 3" of lift without UCA's is just going to perform worse than stock in my opinion.

People forget that for every inch you raise the front suspension, you lose an inch of downward travel. This means less articulation on the front. This simply translates to less traction when the trail is other than flat. If a tire on the front needs to drop down into a rut, hole, ditch, etc., it has a much greater chance of just hanging in the air instead because it will not travel downwards very far.

The aftermarket UCA's will help dial in camber and caster where it should be and they will also allow for more downward travel. I believe the Eibachs are also extended travel. This means that they will extend farther and take advantage of the extra travel that the UCA's will allow. If you went with aftermarket UCA's and dropped the front to 2.5", I think you would have a much better performing setup.

 

[Frenchy]

If you are just driving on the street then you can most likely get away with the 3" as is. However, if you plan on doing any off roading, then 3" of lift without UCA's is just going to perform worse than stock in my opinion.

People forget that for every inch you raise the front suspension, you lose an inch of downward travel. This means less articulation on the front. This simply translates to less traction when the trail is other than flat. If a tire on the front needs to drop down into a rut, hole, ditch, etc., it has a much greater chance of just hanging in the air instead because it will not travel downwards very far.

The aftermarket UCA's will help dial in camber and caster where it should be and they will also allow for more downward travel. I believe the Eibachs are also extended travel. This means that they will extend farther and take advantage of the extra travel that the UCA's will allow. If you went with aftermarket UCA's and dropped the front to 2.5", I think you would have a much better performing setup.

You are both right and wrong on the downward travel. You go too much you are simply not helping yourself. But if you're going to be practical I'm out which is about two and a half interest roughly depending on what you doing you are generally speaking okay off road. The old man emu kit is 2.4 in of lift up front and I have plenty of articulation in the front especially since I have the sway bar disconnects I perform just as well as someone else who only has the front lifted 2 inches

 

[JohnnyO]

My opinion, 2.5” is the max without getting new UCA’s.

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