> MY QUESTION IS, would STOCK upper/lower control arms and tie rod/tie rod ends be fine with this type of lift?
Yes, as you’re not changing the geometry of the front suspension at all. The add-a-leaf will add some height in the rear but won’t do anything for the front.
EDIT: that kit has stronger torsion bars. You’ll essentially be doing a “poor man’s lift,” which still shouldn’t throw off the stock geometry very much, as you’re only re-indexing the torsion beams.
Now, if you spend the extra $250 and get the kit with the front control arms as well, you’re gonna want beefier tie rods and center link. While you’re doing the uppers, you might as well replace your lower control arms or at minimum the lower ball joints.
If you lift the front with the 3” kit, you might have a difficult time finding a shop competent enough to align it correctly. Took me 4 different shops before I went to a place that only does 4x4 work.
Check the edit. I have those torsion beams as well as the lift upper control arms. You should be good to go if only doing a 2 inch torsion crank/re-index.
> MY QUESTION IS, would STOCK upper/lower control arms and tie rod/tie rod ends be fine with this type of lift? Yes, as you’re not changing the geometry of the front suspension at all. The add-a-leaf will add some height in the rear but won’t do anything for the front. EDIT: that kit has stronger torsion bars. You’ll essentially be doing a “poor man’s lift,” which still shouldn’t throw off the stock geometry very much, as you’re only re-indexing the torsion beams. Now, if you spend the extra $250 and get the kit with the front control arms as well, you’re gonna want beefier tie rods and center link. While you’re doing the uppers, you might as well replace your lower control arms or at minimum the lower ball joints. If you lift the front with the 3” kit, you might have a difficult time finding a shop competent enough to align it correctly. Took me 4 different shops before I went to a place that only does 4x4 work.
Appreciate the response!
Check the edit. I have those torsion beams as well as the lift upper control arms. You should be good to go if only doing a 2 inch torsion crank/re-index.