Is a diff drop needed 4runner?
You may need a differential drop if you are pushing 2.5″+ lift or higher. Many leveling kits, like the ProComp 3″, come with a diff drop spacer.
Do I need a diff drop for 2.5 inch lift?
For a 2.5in suspension lift you generally wont need a diff drop,3 inches is pretty much the max for a suspension lift with out a diff drop, and as for the rear alignment when ever you put a lift on your vehicle always get it aligned asap.
What is the purpose of a differential drop kit?
The diff drop kit, as the name implies, lowers your diff, by way of spacers (pucks) or cradles (brackets), to bring the CV angles back into alignment and closer to the factory specifications.
Do I need alignment after Diff drop?
Registered. It won’t effect your steering alignment. Just lowers the diff and makes the angles of the cv axles angles less severe.
Does a diff drop lower your car?
A diff drop lowers the diff so that your CVs are in better alignment. They will give some correction in the CV angles from lifting the front of your 4WD.
What’s the point of a diff drop?
Do I need diff drop with Bilstein 5100?
Anything under 3″, it’s not needed..
Do you need a diff drop for a 2.5 inch lift?
How big is icon Stage 2 on 4Runner?
Icon Stage 2 3.5″ + 1″ Ekstrom Shims = 4.5″ lift and Toyo Open County 285/75R17s (33.8″). I probably waited too long to install this on the 4Runner.
When do you need a diff drop kit?
Once any one of the four boots has enough stress, it will break open causing dirt, dust, and debris to enter. Once this happens, the CV joint will eventually get damaged. To avoid all this from happening, you may want to buy a diff drop kit. You may need a differential drop if you are pushing 2.5″+ lift or higher.
How big of a spacer do I need for a diff drop?
A 1″ spacer typically amounts to .5″ of the actual differential drop. Diff drops are needed to literally drop the differential and differential mounts in order to bring the CV axles closer to factory angle. Hence the terms “I have bad CV angles” or “You should check those CV angles”. Do I need a diff drop?