Diff drop for lift?

[Snooperstyle]

Ordered my Dobinsons MRR extended travel shocks/springs and Icon UCAs. Dobinsons and Icon are both saying that this truck definitely needs a diff drop because the Dob fronts are extended travel. I went ahead and ordered the Icon diff drop kit, but not really sure I want to put it on unless absolutely necessary. At full droop (stock), the CV arm does look fairly angled already, so I do have some concern, but I also hate how a diff drop causes you to lose about an inch of clearance. I know I am going to probably get opinions that vary on this topic, but still putting it out here. Would appreciate any and all opinions, especially from those of you that are also planning a lift.

 

[GaoKS]

Great topic, tough answer. To be frank, I think we need to have more experience with the platform before we can call it. For example, on one of my 5th gen 4Runners, I ran 2.x" dobs lift in the front 1 inch rear and the CV angles looked almost stock still. On the other site, 3" on the previous gen Tacoma and the CV's would be shot within 10k miles. If we can get a look at what the angles the guys running Westcott lifts kit look like, should help make the call.

When my OT comes in, planning to do a Wescott kit unless there are more options available by then. Ideally, I'd like to do a 2.1-2.3" front and 1" rear again. Shock and springs. How do you plan on running your setup?