I have the same lift and 285/70/17 is the biggest tire you can run without rubbing. These 33/12.50’s look good but will cause issues. This kit will require a 1” diff drop and upper control arms for caster adjustment and the drivers side needle bearing will need to be replaced. I’m sure you noticed the grinding noise from 20-45 mph. Great kit for the $ but realize there is much more involved so beware! Oh and CV boots rub together and will rip over time. Recommend the boot slide mod as well
@@jackdavignon3889 the drivers side needle bearing will make a cylindrical grinding noise after the lift, it’s just the cv angle putting pressure on it. Some get lucky and don’t have an issue, I didn’t. Just order the ECGS clamshell bushing, (google it). The boot slide mod is where you take the cv boot clamp off on the inner boots and slide it down the shaft so the ribs don’t touch and reclamp them. Sounds scary but not a big deal really. Check out Tacoma World forum and read up a bit. The kit is good just needs a few aftermarket adjustment. Good luck!
what's up friend me I have a Toyota Tacoma and I also want to put that same three-inch lift kit on it, I also have to put the specer that you put on it. Ayi, below the washers
would you be able to tell me how much trimming you had to do to keep from scrubbing front and rear. RC says for a 285 70 17 with a -12 offset I would have to?? Thanks in advance.
if I want to put 285/70/16 wheels and tire do I need to change the gear ratio of the diffs? if that the case, what will be the best gpm/gear for a 3th gen 4cyl daily driver/commuter, occasional light off-road taco?, thank you!
Would you be able to use the front struts for a Tacoma pre 2005? I have a 99 Tacoma but rough country doesn’t sell front 3in lifted struts for any Tacoma pre 2005.
Just got this kit. I am so intimidated to try it myself
Yea me too. These videos make it look so easy since they have a lift. Us diyers need to put the truck on jack stands
Just did it on my 2019 with jackstands and a bottle jack. It's no harder than the video makes it out to be. It just takes time and patience.
Very well done video. Not rushed and very clear
I wish someone would show us a video using only jackstands. It's so much easier when you have a lift
I have the same lift and 285/70/17 is the biggest tire you can run without rubbing. These 33/12.50’s look good but will cause issues. This kit will require a 1” diff drop and upper control arms for caster adjustment and the drivers side needle bearing will need to be replaced. I’m sure you noticed the grinding noise from 20-45 mph. Great kit for the $ but realize there is much more involved so beware! Oh and CV boots rub together and will rip over time. Recommend the boot slide mod as well
Just purchased this kit, why replace needle bearing on the drivers side? And what’s a boot slide mod?
@@jackdavignon3889 the drivers side needle bearing will make a cylindrical grinding noise after the lift, it’s just the cv angle putting pressure on it. Some get lucky and don’t have an issue, I didn’t. Just order the ECGS clamshell bushing, (google it). The boot slide mod is where you take the cv boot clamp off on the inner boots and slide it down the shaft so the ribs don’t touch and reclamp them. Sounds scary but not a big deal really. Check out Tacoma World forum and read up a bit. The kit is good just needs a few aftermarket adjustment. Good luck!
I have the RC 3.5’ lift and with UCA’s never had any grinding noise. I take it to expert offroad shops . Zero rubbing or trimming
@@FivexxXxx5 you got lucky then on the needle bearing
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Idk maybe the guys just know what they’re doing.
Because i sure don’t 😅😂
This is a great video! Thanks for putting this out there.
High quality video!
Thanks 🙏🏻
What's a reasonable price to pay on labor. Some shops are trying to charge over a 1,000 bucks for labor for this kit
Any rubbing or trimming required to fit those 33x12.5 tires?
With this kit do I need driveshaft spacer ?
what's up friend me I have a Toyota Tacoma and I also want to put that same three-inch lift kit on it, I also have to put the specer that you put on it. Ayi, below the washers
would you be able to tell me how much trimming you had to do to keep from scrubbing front and rear. RC says for a 285 70 17 with a -12 offset I would have to?? Thanks in advance.
So does a 2wd require any cutting?
Why do the forums hate on the rough country?
What Side Tire And Iift Kit
Do I not need the dif spacers on a 2wD?
No
Any taco lean on driver’s side?
My mechanic had problems putting in this front struts and my truck is 3 inch lift from dealership what's the issue?
How is the ride quality?
if I want to put 285/70/16 wheels and tire do I need to change the gear ratio of the diffs? if that the case, what will be the best gpm/gear for a 3th gen 4cyl daily driver/commuter, occasional light off-road taco?, thank you!
What is the price on labor to install this lift?
Because it’s a 4WD it takes about 4 hours to install this and each shops labor rate will vary.
Do you really need to take the tie rod out ?
Can you use zero offset on those wheels with that lift ?
Yes no problem
Would you be able to use the front struts for a Tacoma pre 2005? I have a 99 Tacoma but rough country doesn’t sell front 3in lifted struts for any Tacoma pre 2005.
Any rubbing with these size tires ?
A little at full turn.
So if you have a 2wd do you need to do any cutting at all?
Wheel offset??
Wheels spec?
Go to 0:28
Doesn’t show how new accessories, doesn’t say any torque specs, didn’t really explain shit
You need new upper control arms with a 2" or more lift on these trucks. No two ways about it. Better get on that before you break something