Great video! Very helpful! Just curious - I realize this is a budget kit, but why not offer one with powder coating or anodized aluminum at a higher purchase cost to help avoid surface corrosion? It would also look better (just my opinion; others may disagree) to not draw attention by having visually exposed shiny silver spacers that obviously don't match any of the factory assembly. But then, you probably wouldn't get the same benefit of advertising value. Again, great video, thanks!
You ever lift a truck on a pad... you maybe lucky to have your life an if you add a rag to that pad go buy a lottery ticket because your luck will run out so use it b4 ☠
Hi i noticed this kit is no longer available on thru the link provided? Also will you have this kit in powder coated black to match the stock suspension? Thanks.
Question I had the kit put on a 2020 3/2 and went from 265/75/16 to 285/70/17 new rims and tires looks sharp. But around 50 to 60 vibration in steering wheel new frount end alignment balance but still there any suggestions. This is a 2020 Tacoma TRD off rd. Only 2000 miles on this truck. Any suggestions?
Hello I have a 06 Aveo I want to lift the front 2-3 inches I take this car offroading in Vermont you would be amazed with the places I get this lil buggy I cut the back half of the roof off so its a mini mini Truck could you make a lift for this and sell to me for under 200?
Our thoughts exactly. We sent it to dealership for tires, rims and alignment. They were to call us for photos when done, but they sold it before we could get the pics. We were disappointed too! Thanks for viewing and commenting.
i have a question, im trying to install 3 inch spacers from a 1999-2004 tacoma on my truck, my only issue is, is that i cant get my lower strut back into the lca cause the strut is obviously longer due to the spacer. Any tricks on how to compress the strut to get it back in? Thanks
I don't feel qualified to answer this question. My best suggestion would be to email us at sales@lowrangeoffroad.com or call us at 801-805-6644 between 8am to 5pm MDT. The best person to talk to if you call would be Nick. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi. I instale my last night finish up this morning. All wen good. Naw I need help to upload the after and bifore pictures. My trook is a Toyota Tacoma TRD off road 4x4. Is looking good I still got the stock tire and wells. Nex step is new tire. Some 285 /75/16 I'm keeping the original wells. Need help for the pictures. Thanks.
+BaldPeacock There is no reason I can think of where a lift in-and-of-itself will cause your speedo to be inaccurate. Things that WILL affect speedo accuracy are gear ration changing of the transfer case, and differentials. Changing tire sizes will also affect speedo accuracy. Hope this answers your question.
Only thing I didn’t see in video was the best way to spin the shock in the assembly as the spacer is installed it will alter the bolt pattern on top of strut by 45°.
I am sorry to report that we do not have this kit for the O3 Tacoma. However may we suggest the following alternative. For the front: www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyota-off-road-parts/1995-2004-toyota-tacoma-off-road-parts/suspension-parts/1995-2004-toyota-tacoma-1996-2002-toyota-4runner-front-bilstein-5100-adjustable-shocks-0-2-5-lift-f4-be5-d558-t0.html And for the rear: www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyota-off-road-parts/1995-2004-toyota-tacoma-off-road-parts/suspension-parts/toyota-tacoma-tundra-block-and-ubolt-kit-7-8.html You will also need the diff drop kit to keep your front axle angles right: www.lowrangeoffroad.com/1995-2004-toyota-tacoma-1996-2002-4runner-1999-2006-tundra-differential-drop-kit-by-low-range-off-road-lr-1gddk.html The cost is almost as good as our LRT kit but is actually a better set up. Especially if your front shocks are needing replacement. The only real drawback is that you would need to have someone remove your existing coil springs from the old shock and install them on your new ones. Good luck. Let us know if we can help you with parts.
Am I thinking correctly that installing a kit like this on a 2WD 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport truck has less potential issues than with a 4WD version? (angles, clearance, etc)
What size tire did the truck get after the lift? I was thinking of purchasing this lift and possibly the BFG 285 K02 and using my stock trd off road rims.
+matthewhogan89 We don't know for sure. The dealership sold it before we could followup and take pics of it. But, I will try to find the answer to your question and get back to you.
+lowrangeoffroad I checked with my sources and they said "Yes a 285/70R17 will work." They also said that a 285/70R16 would also work. Good luck with your project. Let us know if we can help with any of your needs. Visit us at lowrangeoffroad.com or call 801-805-6644. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Before you consider/purchase this kit, you will need to take some additional steps. Replace drivers side needle bearing with a bushing from ECGS. Also replace upper control arms with a set that is designed for a lift (alignment issues). I also added spyder trac wheel spacers to the front. Good luck!!!
I'm not a pro but since it doesn't touch the actual preload of the suspension it should not affect tow. As for wear i don't know i think the diff drop take care of any issues.
I was only affected on ball joints. It went out a month after I got the lift, even though it was never replaced before and is an old 2010. Towing will be slightly different feel wise since your front wheels will be slightly raised. (A more floaty feel), Shouldn't be bad since its just a leveling kit.
i installed this kit, i got really bad vibration and noise from the front diff, after some research i found that there is needle bearings in the front diff(drivers side only) that needs to be replaced with a bushing to make this work. my Tacoma only has 2 thousand miles on it!! NEW truck...and i had to remove the lift kit because i did not want to do all of the extra work and money to make this work out(45 dollars for install tool, 45 dollars for removal tool and 65 dollars for the bushing)..and yes i did the diff drop spacers also. they dont tell ya that!!
Just buy a ZR2 and you can put 285/70r17 on it with a 1 inch leveling kit. $59.00 Did mine with under 1000 miles new now have 19500 miles on it. BFG KO2 285/70r17 factory wheels. P.S. I have 2013 Tocoma also and ZR2 is the better truck.
We don't have a stock replacement springs but you may want to look at these instead of stock length shock and spring with a spacer. www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyota-off-road-parts/2005-2015-toyota-tacoma-off-road-parts/suspension-parts/2005-2016-toyota-tacoma-2003-2009-4runner-2007-2009-fj-cruier-2003-2009-gx470-2003-2009-prado-front-bilstein-adjustable-shocks-5100-series-with-old-man-emu-spring.html If you have further questions feel free to give us a call: 801-805-6644 from 8 to 5 MST and ask for Nick. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Sway bar and carrier bearing shims...good idea to maintain ride and drive train angles...not necessary, but not a bad idea...waste of time, effort and money...thoughts?
The upper control arm might touch the spring at full drupe but it is not a concern and nobody we know has needed to relocate the the sway bar nor have we done so on any of our R&D installs. It really is a great kit, especially if you don't plan to do much off-roading. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Correct! You don't really need to do anything to the front differential or sway bar. And we do not have a spacer lift that will give you the 1.5' lift in the front but we do have an option that a lot of people like and that is a Bilstein Adjustable Shock. It is adjustable from 0 to 2.5" in .5" increments. Here is the link if you are interested: www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyota-off-road-parts/2005-2015-toyota-tacoma-off-road-parts/suspension-parts/2005-2016-toyota-tacoma-2003-2009-4runner-2007-2009-fj-cruiser-front-bilstein-adjustable-shocks-5100-series-0-2-5-lift-24-186711.html Thanks for watching and commenting.
I need help please! I have a 2015 Tacoma with a 3 inch lift and wanting to put a 33inch tires but I dont want to do alot of trimming. Is there a way that I can add 1 or 2 inch more?
Thanks for comment. Best thing to do would be to call 801-805-6644 between 8:00am and 5pm MDT M-F and ask for Nick. He is the most knowledgeable guy here when it comes to Toyota Tacoma's.
Just installed this kit on 1/28/17 on my 2016 TRD Sport 2WD and love it!! Wish I had done it earlier. Just follow the directions on the website that come with the kit and you're good to go. Actually rides better now than when it was stock. Took it on the freeway today (1/29/17) and no vibrations at all. I have before and after pictures but I can't seem to figure out how to post them on here.
Glad the install went well. We'd love to have those pics if you are willing to share. Our email address is: sales@lowrangeoffroad.com. Simply attach the pics and put "Att: Coleman" in the subject box. Thanks for the product review and comments.
Dufisthenics I love it! Gets a lot of looks and compliments. No noises or issues. I also bought Spidertrax 1 1/4" wheel spacers and it looks awesome with this kit. I'm getting ready to put 285/75-17 Toyo A/T's on it and that should finish the package 👍🏼 No better kit out there.
No issues at all. Just installed Toyo 285/70-17's on the stock wheels with 1.25" Spidertrax spacers and zero rubbing issues. I love it and gets lots of compliments.
got6pak I'm planning on installing the same kit and tires on my 2016 Tacoma also. New at this so, what's the purpose of adding the wheel spacers? I want to use the 17" stock wheels as well.
do you need to use the sway bar relocate kit with this on a 2016 tacoma. thanks 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma | 2003-2009 4Runner | 2007-2009 FJ Cruiser Billet Aluminum Sway Bar Relocation Blocks by ICON (611030)
+CaptainBamfield Yes, It can be used. But since this is a budget kit we do not include them. For prolonged life in sway bar links and sway bar bushings the relocation brackets are a good idea.
This was a very well documented video. However, it is also the worst possible method for lifting an IFS Tacoma with a two piece rear driveshaft and carrier bearing. Sure it will work, but you will pay the price later. Not to mention those front axle CV Joints being very unhappy. It's all about Geometry.
Thanks for the comment. Yes, there are other ways to lift a Tacoma. However these kits are significantly more expensive and we do sell them if customers want to go the extra cost. But, for the price this is an excellent way to go. Granted we are lifting the front about 3" but the diff drop spacers included in the kit help the CV Joint angle concern. And the rear spacers are only raising the rear 1". Our goal is to not only lift but also level. Plus the rear spacers are angled so the proper U-joint angles are held pretty close. Then too, when you consider how easy our kits are to install, it is a pretty good way to go! Thanks for watching and commenting. For more details on our LRT Tacoma Leveling-Lift Kit click on the link below: www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyota-off-road-parts/05-15-tacoma-hilux/suspension-kits/lrt-2005-2016-3-1-leveling-lift-kit-for-toyota-tacoma-by-low-range-off-road-lr-lrtaco.html
I like the idea of this type of lift/leveling kit. I tried one on my old 2005 Tacoma and even with the diff spacers, and carrier bearing drop, it still had vibrations. I took the stuff off, sold it on eBay and never looked back. I hope your product works better than the one I bought.
You should not have a problem with warranty. We sell our lift kits to many dealerships that install them on brand new Tacomas pretty regularly. However, if the dealership does not install the kit it could possibly void the warranty. The best thing to do would be to check with the dealership you work with. They may require that you have them install the kit. Thanks for viewing and commenting.
What about the geometry of the carrier bearing for the rear driveshaft? If you don't do something here, you MOST LIKELY will experience a vibration. Good video though.
Early on, that was a concern of ours as well. However, we tapered the rear spacer block in an effort to maintain, as close as possible, the correct drive line angles. Thankfully, we have not had any reported concerns with drive line vibration with this kit.
Additionally, we have several new car dealerships who are installing these kits on brand new Tacomas and Tundras. They, as well as the customers, are quite pleased with these kits. Thanks for viewing and commenting.
Cool, that's good to hear. Back in 2005 I bought a new Tacoma 4x4, installed a 3 inch lift and had vibes from the carrier bearing. Not matter what I did, it remained. Glad to know you guys have solved that problem.
Yes, this kit will fit perfectly on your 2017 Tacoma. Now as to the Upper Control Arms (UCAs). At full droop the upper control arm hits the coil spring, not with a lot of force, but it does hit. We have not found lit necessary to install aftermarket UCAs but it certainly would not hurt if you wanted to. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I think "Hit" is too strong of a term. It actually "TOUCHES" the spring at full droop. You are completely fine running this Leveling kit with out replacing the UCAs.
+Andrew Higgins With out the bump stop spacers the shock can go to full compression when encountering hard bumps, which can damage the shock. We fix this by spacing the bump stops, letting the bump stop take the hit, instead of the shock absorber. As to the importance of the Diff Drop. We feel the diff drop is pretty important in maintaining the proper drive axle angles. It reduces the risk of tearing those Constant Velocity Joint boots and keeping those CV Joints from premature wear from the increased angle. Hope this answers your questions. Thanks for commenting.
+Andrew Higgins Some people have encountered grease leaking from the inner axle boots or some smoking to occur without the diff spacers. If you have 4WD I would definitely add them. Some kits do not include these.
Hey I'm wanting to get my truck lifted but I'm worried about the excess wear and tear it might have on my truck what kind of problems could/will come from getting it lifted?
+Tyler Prince If the job is done right, by following our instructions the lift kit should last the life of the truck. The excess wear and tear will depend on how you use (or abuse) the truck which is going to occur with or without the lift. Our lift, unlike some other lifts on the market, does not effect ride quality. It should remain as good as before. Additionally, it is CRITICAL that you have your truck professionally aligned after the lift is installed. If it not aligned, you WILL have excessive tire wear problems as well as poor handling and braking. Hope this answers your question. Thanks for watching and commenting.
+Spencer Hardman I spoke with Brycen who is in charge of these kits and he said the TRD model WILL be level at the end of the installation. If you install (or have installed) our kit or any other kit for that matter, be sure to have your truck aligned. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Spencer did you end up using this setup on your TRD Off-road 4x4? I would like to do the same, but I too have an Off-road 4x4. The stock TRD Off-road 4x4 is already taller than a TRD Sport. Wondering if there any binding issue with a factory raised TRD Off-road 4x4.
I am not sure I can answer your question accurately. My advice would be to call 801-805-6644 or email us at sales@lowrangeoffroad.com. These guys are good and are happy to answer your questions. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Arnulfo Cruz yes, it's suggested because the geometry changes the front suspension angles, and can cause premature ball joint wear... I suggest replacing the lower ball joints as well to serviceable ones, this is what I did to my 2006 tacoma and it made the steering feel much better
I am sorry. I am not sure I understand the question. We are not using shackles with this kit. The block is all that is needed to lift the rear of this vehicle one inch. If this reply does not address your concerns, please feel free to reply or call our tech support line 801-805-6644 from 8am to 5pm Mon through Friday MST. The best person to talk to would be Nick.
+Travis Smith Yes, I am wishing the same think. We sent the truck back to the dealership to have bigger tires installed. They said they'd call us when done so we could take pics. But, they didn't call us. When we went over to see what was going on, the truck had been sold. Sorry. We were disappointed too.
Thanks for watching. Hope the video was helpful to you. Let us know if we can be of help with any of your off-road needs. Log on to www.lowrangeoffroad.com or call us at 801-805-6644. Nick is probably our most knowledgeable Toyota Guy here.
Hello all I just received my kit a couple days ago now looking at new wheels and tires. I’m new to the whole “off roading” lifestyle but I was wondering will 33’s fit on a 2016 Toyota Tacoma after this kit is installed? I’m nervous about needing to do trimming or cutting 😬
@@deanpennell3378 You mit have to trim alitte. I have 32" on mine with a 2015 taco and have some rubbing on the passenger side. I also have 18x10 -24 rims too
+Nai Saechao At about Point 10:20 in the video it shows when and how to tighten the alignment bolts. The main thing about tightening these bolts is to be sure they are tightened and torqued with the vehicle at ride height. This means the full weight of the vehicle should be on the wheels BEFORE tightening the inner control arm alignment bolts. Failure to tighten these bolts at ride height will greatly reduce the life of the inner control arm bushings. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.
We were pretty disappointed as well. The dealership was to call us when they had the new tires and rims installed but the salesmen sold it before any of us know about it so we missed out on the final pictures. Sorry!
I actually wanted to see it with the stock tires. I want to put the kit on now, but I haven't purchased new tires. Not sure how goofy it would look. Was hoping I could tell from this video.
+Anton Sriphatthanakoon The ride quality after the lift was, as far as we could tell, same as before. But, because the truck was brand new and we are only about a mile from the dealership, we did not get to drive it as much as we'd like. As far as the picture: We wanted to take the picture with new rims and tires. We asked the dealership to call us when they had new tires and rims, but they never called. When we went to check on things the truck had been sold. Sorry. We will have to do another lift and get the pictures you and others have requested. However, here is a link to another 2016 Tacoma with our lift on it that was installed by the Dealership: blog.lowrangeoffroad.com/lrt-3-to-1-leveling-lift-kit-for-2005-2016-tacoma-and-pre-runner/
Yes, you raise a good point. The way to solve that is to place a bar (a large lady's foot pry bar works well) in the bottom shock loop and rotate the bottom of the shock. It takes a bit of force but it will line up just fine. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Here is a picture of this process. These instructions are for a Tundra but the basic principal is the same. www.lowrangeoffroad.com/media/instructions/LR-LRTundra-2007-2017-3in-Leveling-Lift-Kit-for-Toyota-Tundra.pdf
Here is a picture of the procedure explained previously. Click on the link below and go to Step 36. These instructions are for a Tundra but the procedure is exactly the same for a Tacoma. Hope this helps. www.lowrangeoffroad.com/media/instructions/LR-LRTundra-2007-2017-3in-Leveling-Lift-Kit-for-Toyota-Tundra.pdf
I am pretty sure the kit will work no problem on your 2014 Tacoma Sport. However, to be sure I recommend you email sales@lowrangeoffroad.com or call us at 801-805-6644 between 8:00am to 5:00pm MDT M-F. The best person to talk to would be Nick. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I own both a 2013 Tacoma and 2017 ZR2 and you can install the I inch leveling kit on ZR2 for $59 i did this with 1000 miles on truck with 285/70r17 BFG KO2 Now have 19500 miles now issues. Now I say I own both trucks ZR2 is the better truck hands down. Tocoma has 265/65r17 duratrack off the ZR2 on it now. Both good trucks.
A word of caution: when you torque the spacer nuts on the upper shock, be careful when you place something in the bottom part to keep it from rotating. I ended up twisting my lower shock so it wouldn't reinstall. Ended up having to replace the strut/coil assembly. Expensive mistake.
I had this kit professionally installed along with new UCA's. Aligned Tacoma (2017 TRD off-road) to factory specs. I'm now experiencing a vibration at various speeds. Can you please help with some advice. Do I need to also drop the carrier bearing?
Quick question...sway arm and carrier bearing lowering shims to help maintain ride and drivetrain angles...recommended, not necessary but good idea, waste of time, money and effort...thoughts?
Put one of these 3/1 lift leveling kits on my 2016 Tacoma. I have 5300 miles on the truck. I have a vibration at 35-40 mph. Took it to Toyota They claim that I have failed axles and failed needle bearings. I am going to remove this kit and see how much damage has actually been done. I have a Toytec lift on my 08 Tundra with no problems. The axles on the Tacoma are definitely at a steeper angle compared to the Tundra.
I had this kit professionally installed along with new UCA's. Aligned Tacoma (2017 TRD off-road) to factory specs. I'm now experiencing a vibration at various speeds. Can you please help with some advice. Do I need to also drop the carrier bearing?
Customers report that there is no noticeable difference in ride or handling. However, wheel alignment is affected. So you will need to have the truck realigned after the install. Thanks for watching and commenting.
This is a very good question. There are a lot of factors that need to be considered in order to answer your question. My recommendation is that you call 801-805-6644 between 8am and 5pm MDT and ask for Nick. He is the most knowledgeable person here when it comes to Toyota Lifts.
Just wow! By far the best detailed install video you are going to find...with torque specs! NEXT LEVEL VIDEO! These guys need a donation page.
Thanks for the endorsement. And thanks for watching and commenting.
Awesome video, well documented and narrated. I want this guy to record bed time stories.
Commentary kind of sounds like Bill Clinton
Brandon just less rapey
Great products. Followed your video and it went just as planned. Thanks!!
Great video! Very helpful! Just curious - I realize this is a budget kit, but why not offer one with powder coating or anodized aluminum at a higher purchase cost to help avoid surface corrosion? It would also look better (just my opinion; others may disagree) to not draw attention by having visually exposed shiny silver spacers that obviously don't match any of the factory assembly. But then, you probably wouldn't get the same benefit of advertising value. Again, great video, thanks!
You ever lift a truck on a pad... you maybe lucky to have your life an if you add a rag to that pad go buy a lottery ticket because your luck will run out so use it b4 ☠
Hi i noticed this kit is no longer available on thru the link provided? Also will you have this kit in powder coated black to match the stock suspension? Thanks.
Question I had the kit put on a 2020 3/2 and went from 265/75/16 to 285/70/17 new rims and tires looks sharp. But around 50 to 60 vibration in steering wheel new frount end alignment balance but still there any suggestions. This is a 2020 Tacoma TRD off rd. Only 2000 miles on this truck. Any suggestions?
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Hello I have a 06 Aveo I want to lift the front 2-3 inches I take this car offroading in Vermont you would be amazed with the places I get this lil buggy I cut the back half of the roof off so its a mini mini Truck could you make a lift for this and sell to me for under 200?
Shouldn't the lower front shock bolt be tightened at ride height?
Good catch. We made a mistake on this one. Thanks for watching and commenting.
No shots of the finished product -1
Our thoughts exactly. We sent it to dealership for tires, rims and alignment. They were to call us for photos when done, but they sold it before we could get the pics. We were disappointed too! Thanks for viewing and commenting.
lowrangeoffroad no footage....totally unacceptable 🤦🏻♂️
Is a carrier bearing drop necessary with this lift?
If my truck is 2WD do I need to do the skid plate modification?
You do not; it is only needed on the 4WD when dropping the front differential.
Best install video on UA-cam 👌
i have a question, im trying to install 3 inch spacers from a 1999-2004 tacoma on my truck, my only issue is, is that i cant get my lower strut back into the lca cause the strut is obviously longer due to the spacer. Any tricks on how to compress the strut to get it back in? Thanks
I don't feel qualified to answer this question. My best suggestion would be to email us at sales@lowrangeoffroad.com or call us at 801-805-6644 between 8am to 5pm MDT. The best person to talk to if you call would be Nick. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi. I instale my last night finish up this morning. All wen good. Naw I need help to upload the after and bifore pictures. My trook is a Toyota Tacoma TRD off road 4x4. Is looking good I still got the stock tire and wells. Nex step is new tire. Some 285 /75/16 I'm keeping the original wells. Need help for the pictures. Thanks.
fool. it will ruin your nice TOY truck after about 10k miles. please dont do it.
gary jonson how is going to mas up. Eny idea.
Love the english
hi !!! this lift kit does afect the millage?????
Does this lift (or any other lift for that matter) affect the Speedo reading of how fast you're driving?
+BaldPeacock There is no reason I can think of where a lift in-and-of-itself will cause your speedo to be inaccurate. Things that WILL affect speedo accuracy are gear ration changing of the transfer case, and differentials. Changing tire sizes will also affect speedo accuracy. Hope this answers your question.
Only thing I didn’t see in video was the best way to spin the shock in the assembly as the spacer is installed it will alter the bolt pattern on top of strut by 45°.
hi i need the kit for Toyota tacoma 2003 4x4 thank you
I am sorry to report that we do not have this kit for the O3 Tacoma. However may we suggest the following alternative. For the front:
www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyota-off-road-parts/1995-2004-toyota-tacoma-off-road-parts/suspension-parts/1995-2004-toyota-tacoma-1996-2002-toyota-4runner-front-bilstein-5100-adjustable-shocks-0-2-5-lift-f4-be5-d558-t0.html
And for the rear:
www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyota-off-road-parts/1995-2004-toyota-tacoma-off-road-parts/suspension-parts/toyota-tacoma-tundra-block-and-ubolt-kit-7-8.html
You will also need the diff drop kit to keep your front axle angles right:
www.lowrangeoffroad.com/1995-2004-toyota-tacoma-1996-2002-4runner-1999-2006-tundra-differential-drop-kit-by-low-range-off-road-lr-1gddk.html
The cost is almost as good as our LRT kit but is actually a better set up. Especially if your front shocks are needing replacement. The only real drawback is that you would need to have someone remove your existing coil springs from the old shock and install them on your new ones. Good luck. Let us know if we can help you with parts.
Am I thinking correctly that installing a kit like this on a 2WD 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport truck has less potential issues than with a 4WD version? (angles, clearance, etc)
There are no issues with this lift, could you maybe explain what your asking with a little more detail? Thanks for watching and commenting.
I was asking because I have heard of others talk negatively of using leveling kits, especially with 4WD trucks.
What size tire did the truck get after the lift? I was thinking of purchasing this lift and possibly the BFG 285 K02 and using my stock trd off road rims.
+matthewhogan89 We don't know for sure. The dealership sold it before we could followup and take pics of it. But, I will try to find the answer to your question and get back to you.
+lowrangeoffroad I checked with my sources and they said "Yes a 285/70R17 will work." They also said that
a 285/70R16 would also work. Good luck with your project. Let us know if we can help with any of your needs. Visit us at lowrangeoffroad.com or call 801-805-6644. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Before you consider/purchase this kit, you will need to take some additional steps. Replace drivers side needle bearing with a bushing from ECGS. Also replace upper control arms with a set that is designed for a lift (alignment issues). I also added spyder trac wheel spacers to the front. Good luck!!!
I can only put the 3 ”leveling kit in front because I don't want to change anything in the back. Thank you for your answer.
Can i add this to my rough country set up i have now to fix how the front sits a bit lower then the rear
I have a 2017 tacoma trd off road 4x4 by installing this kit will anything prematurely wear? How does this affect towing?
I'm not a pro but since it doesn't touch the actual preload of the suspension it should not affect tow. As for wear i don't know i think the diff drop take care of any issues.
I was only affected on ball joints. It went out a month after I got the lift, even though it was never replaced before and is an old 2010. Towing will be slightly different feel wise since your front wheels will be slightly raised. (A more floaty feel), Shouldn't be bad since its just a leveling kit.
Great, descriptive video. Will this kit fit a 2016 4Runner? If so what is the P/N for this particular kit? Thanks.
Best video ever
Come put one on my truck!!
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MORMONS have Toyotas?
How long dose it take to install a 3/2 thinking about doing it my self
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i installed this kit, i got really bad vibration and noise from the front diff, after some research i found that there is needle bearings in the front diff(drivers side only) that needs to be replaced with a bushing to make this work. my Tacoma only has 2 thousand miles on it!! NEW truck...and i had to remove the lift kit because i did not want to do all of the extra work and money to make this work out(45 dollars for install tool, 45 dollars for removal tool and 65 dollars for the bushing)..and yes i did the diff drop spacers also. they dont tell ya that!!
Just buy a ZR2 and you can put 285/70r17 on it with a 1 inch leveling kit. $59.00 Did mine with under 1000 miles new now have 19500 miles on it. BFG KO2 285/70r17 factory wheels. P.S. I have 2013 Tocoma also and ZR2 is the better truck.
I wish you could of put a pic of the tacom before and after
Would these work if you had king coil overs?
where are you guys located? and how much is the cost of these lift kits?
Will a spacer add stress to the stock strut rubber bushings?
Can I just get front Spring, Shock and Front Spacer? will this work if I have Chaos Upper Control Arms ?Thank You Whats a good front shock also ?
We don't have a stock replacement springs but you
may want to look at these instead of stock length shock and spring with a
spacer.
www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyota-off-road-parts/2005-2015-toyota-tacoma-off-road-parts/suspension-parts/2005-2016-toyota-tacoma-2003-2009-4runner-2007-2009-fj-cruier-2003-2009-gx470-2003-2009-prado-front-bilstein-adjustable-shocks-5100-series-with-old-man-emu-spring.html
If you have further questions feel free to give us a call: 801-805-6644 from 8 to 5 MST and ask for Nick. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Sway bar and carrier bearing shims...good idea to maintain ride and drive train angles...not necessary, but not a bad idea...waste of time, effort and money...thoughts?
Do you have one for 2016 Toyota 4Runner?
how close will this leave the UCA to the coilover? Everything i have is stock and do not off road, so should i think about sway bar relocation?
The upper control arm might touch the spring at full drupe but it is not a concern and nobody we know has needed to relocate the the sway bar nor have we done so on any of our R&D installs. It really is a great kit, especially if you don't plan to do much off-roading. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Will leveling kits void a warranty?
10:35 Mormon approoved?
do u think its better to add shackles as opposed to lift blocks for my ram??
Just bought a 2017 Tacoma sport having it done on Friday the three one left
Finally a good video...
I have a 2010 Tacoma, I just want to lift my front end 1.5". I don't need to do the diff or sway bar drop with that, do I?
Correct! You don't really need to do anything to the front differential or sway bar. And we do not have a spacer lift that will give you the 1.5' lift in the front but we do have an option that a lot of people like and that is a Bilstein Adjustable Shock. It is adjustable from 0 to 2.5" in .5" increments. Here is the link if you are interested: www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyota-off-road-parts/2005-2015-toyota-tacoma-off-road-parts/suspension-parts/2005-2016-toyota-tacoma-2003-2009-4runner-2007-2009-fj-cruiser-front-bilstein-adjustable-shocks-5100-series-0-2-5-lift-24-186711.html Thanks for watching and commenting.
can I use this kit to My Tacoma 2004 or its different kit?
I need help please!
I have a 2015 Tacoma with a 3 inch lift and wanting to put a 33inch tires but I dont want to do alot of trimming. Is there a way that I can add 1 or 2 inch more?
Thanks for comment. Best thing to do would be to call 801-805-6644
between 8:00am and 5pm MDT M-F and ask for Nick. He is the most
knowledgeable guy here when it comes to Toyota Tacoma's.
Is that three in front, one in rear?
how bad is it if i didnt loctite the bolts by ball joint
Just installed this kit on 1/28/17 on my 2016 TRD Sport 2WD and love it!! Wish I had done it earlier. Just follow the directions on the website that come with the kit and you're good to go. Actually rides better now than when it was stock. Took it on the freeway today (1/29/17) and no vibrations at all. I have before and after pictures but I can't seem to figure out how to post them on here.
Glad the install went well. We'd love to have those pics if you are willing to share. Our email address is: sales@lowrangeoffroad.com. Simply attach the pics and put "Att: Coleman" in the subject box. Thanks for the product review and comments.
Any issues now that you have had the kit on there for a couple months? I am thinking about doing it on my 2016 2WD TRD Sport Taco.
Dufisthenics I love it! Gets a lot of looks and compliments. No noises or issues. I also bought Spidertrax 1 1/4" wheel spacers and it looks awesome with this kit. I'm getting ready to put 285/75-17 Toyo A/T's on it and that should finish the package 👍🏼 No better kit out there.
No issues at all. Just installed Toyo 285/70-17's on the stock wheels with 1.25" Spidertrax spacers and zero rubbing issues. I love it and gets lots of compliments.
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I'm planning on installing the same kit and tires on my 2016 Tacoma also. New at this so, what's the purpose of adding the wheel spacers? I want to use the 17" stock wheels as well.
No new rear shocks necessary?
do you need to use the sway bar relocate kit with this on a 2016 tacoma. thanks
2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma | 2003-2009 4Runner | 2007-2009 FJ Cruiser Billet Aluminum Sway Bar Relocation Blocks by ICON (611030)
+CaptainBamfield Yes, It can be used. But since this is a budget kit we do not include them. For
prolonged life in sway bar links and sway bar bushings the relocation
brackets are a good idea.
Do you need the sway bar relocate kit when using on the Tundra?
Can I see a picture of the truck from the side please!
This was a very well documented video. However, it is also the worst possible method for lifting an IFS Tacoma with a two piece rear driveshaft and carrier bearing. Sure it will work, but you will pay the price later. Not to mention those front axle CV Joints being very unhappy. It's all about Geometry.
Thanks for the comment. Yes, there are other ways to lift a Tacoma. However these kits are significantly more expensive and we do sell them if customers want to go the extra cost. But, for the price this is an excellent way to go. Granted we are lifting the front about 3" but the diff drop spacers included in the kit help the CV Joint angle concern. And the rear spacers are only raising the rear 1". Our goal is to not only lift but also level. Plus the rear spacers are angled so the proper U-joint angles are held pretty close. Then too, when you consider how easy our kits are to install, it is a pretty good way to go! Thanks for watching and commenting. For more details on our LRT Tacoma Leveling-Lift Kit click on the link below: www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyota-off-road-parts/05-15-tacoma-hilux/suspension-kits/lrt-2005-2016-3-1-leveling-lift-kit-for-toyota-tacoma-by-low-range-off-road-lr-lrtaco.html
I like the idea of this type of lift/leveling kit. I tried one on my old 2005 Tacoma and even with the diff spacers, and carrier bearing drop, it still had vibrations. I took the stuff off, sold it on eBay and never looked back. I hope your product works better than the one I bought.
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great product and very affordable lift kit!!
Great . Installed my procomp nitro lift following this
How much of a lift can you get before maxing out the shocks ?
I was told by a Toyota tech 2 inches.
Will lifting a brand new truck void the warranty?
You should not have a problem with warranty. We sell our lift kits to many dealerships that install them on brand new Tacomas pretty regularly. However, if the dealership does not install the kit it could possibly void the warranty. The best thing to do would be to check with the dealership you work with. They may require that you have them install the kit. Thanks for viewing and commenting.
What about the geometry of the carrier bearing for the rear driveshaft? If you don't do something here, you MOST LIKELY will experience a vibration. Good video though.
Early on, that was a concern of ours as well. However, we tapered the rear spacer block in an effort to maintain, as close as possible, the correct drive line angles. Thankfully, we have not had any reported concerns with drive line vibration with this kit.
Additionally, we have several new car dealerships who are installing these kits on brand new Tacomas and Tundras. They, as well as the customers, are quite pleased with these kits. Thanks for viewing and commenting.
Cool, that's good to hear. Back in 2005 I bought a new Tacoma 4x4, installed a 3 inch lift and had vibes from the carrier bearing. Not matter what I did, it remained. Glad to know you guys have solved that problem.
Can I use this kit on my 2017 Tacoma OffRoad 4x4? Also, how it it affect my UCA? Do I need to swap out the UCAs?
Yes, this kit will fit perfectly on your 2017 Tacoma. Now as to the Upper Control Arms (UCAs). At full droop the upper control arm hits the coil spring, not with a lot of force, but it does hit. We have not found lit necessary to install aftermarket UCAs but it certainly would not hurt if you wanted to. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I think "Hit" is too strong of a term. It actually "TOUCHES" the spring at full droop. You are completely fine running this Leveling kit with out replacing the UCAs.
Why the diff drop and bump stop spacers? I did a 2" lift on my truck and was told I didn't need either of those...Great video!
+Andrew Higgins With out the bump stop spacers the shock can go to full compression when encountering hard bumps, which can damage the shock. We fix this by spacing the bump stops, letting the bump stop take the hit, instead of the shock
absorber. As to the importance of the Diff Drop. We feel the diff drop is pretty important in maintaining the proper drive axle angles. It reduces the risk of tearing those Constant Velocity Joint boots and keeping those CV Joints from premature wear from the increased angle. Hope this answers your questions. Thanks for commenting.
+Andrew Higgins Some people have encountered grease leaking from the inner axle boots or some smoking to occur without the diff spacers. If you have 4WD I would definitely add them. Some kits do not include these.
what about the diff drop bolts?
Hey I'm wanting to get my truck lifted but I'm worried about the excess wear and tear it might have on my truck what kind of problems could/will come from getting it lifted?
+Tyler Prince If the job is done right, by following our instructions the lift kit should last the life of the truck. The excess wear and tear will depend on how you use (or abuse) the truck which is going to occur with or without the lift. Our lift, unlike some other lifts on the market, does not effect ride quality. It should remain as good as before. Additionally, it is CRITICAL that you have your truck professionally aligned after the lift is installed. If it not aligned, you WILL have excessive tire wear problems as well as poor handling and braking. Hope this answers your question. Thanks for watching and commenting.
In the video you put the lift/leveling kit on the Tacoma SR5. If I were to put it on my TRD off road, would it still level out the truck?
+Spencer Hardman I spoke with Brycen who is in charge of these kits and he said the TRD model WILL be level at the end of the installation. If you install (or have installed) our kit or any other kit for that matter, be sure to have your truck aligned. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Spencer did you end up using this setup on your TRD Off-road 4x4? I would like to do the same, but I too have an Off-road 4x4. The stock TRD Off-road 4x4 is already taller than a TRD Sport. Wondering if there any binding issue with a factory raised TRD Off-road 4x4.
Why not a before and after??
4:10 wears latex gloves but not safety glasses = #FAIL
im wondering how this kit will affect rough off road driving and how it will hold up in off road use
This kit is designed to take a lot of abuse. It should hold up under whatever you can dish out. Thanks for watching and commenting.
can this work on a toyota 2014 hilux?
Yes!
If I install this 3" to 1" kit on my 2013 sr5 prerunner, will I need new UCAs?
I am not sure I can answer your question accurately. My advice would be to call 801-805-6644 or email us at sales@lowrangeoffroad.com. These guys are good and are happy to answer your questions. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Arnulfo Cruz yes, it's suggested because the geometry changes the front suspension angles, and can cause premature ball joint wear... I suggest replacing the lower ball joints as well to serviceable ones, this is what I did to my 2006 tacoma and it made the steering feel much better
Looks good
Looks easy
so, don't you have to add shackles to both ends of the leaf spring?
won't it be off kilter if you just alter the one end?
I am sorry. I am not sure I understand the question. We are not using shackles with this kit. The block is all that is needed to lift the rear of this vehicle one inch. If this reply does not address your concerns, please feel free to reply or call our tech support line 801-805-6644 from 8am to 5pm Mon through Friday MST. The best person to talk to would be Nick.
Blocks go under the spring. Shackle height isnt affected, as it is lifted equally from under the spring
where can i get those paint markers????
Here is the link: www.fastenal.com/products/details/0205478?term=paint+markers
Yes but may we please see the truck after!?!?!
+Travis Smith Yes, I am wishing the same think. We sent the truck back to the dealership to have bigger tires installed. They said they'd call us when done so we could take pics. But, they didn't call us. When we went over to see what was going on, the truck had been sold. Sorry. We were disappointed too.
Good video !I have a 3/2 leveling kit by rough country. Im very happy with the kit on the truck.Keep the videos coming. I subbed
Thanks for watching. Hope the video was helpful to you. Let us know if we can be of help with any of your off-road needs. Log on to www.lowrangeoffroad.com or call us at 801-805-6644. Nick is probably our most knowledgeable Toyota Guy here.
you change your tires?
I will be in a couple days. Put toyo open country m/t tires.265/70/17
Hello all I just received my kit a couple days ago now looking at new wheels and tires. I’m new to the whole “off roading” lifestyle but I was wondering will 33’s fit on a 2016 Toyota Tacoma after this kit is installed? I’m nervous about needing to do trimming or cutting 😬
@@deanpennell3378 You mit have to trim alitte. I have 32" on mine with a 2015 taco and have some rubbing on the passenger side. I also have 18x10 -24 rims too
2wd Tacoma’s to?
Yes!
When do you tighten the alignment bolts on the bottom where you loosened to lower the control arm? I didnt see that step in the video.
+Nai Saechao At about Point 10:20 in the video it shows when and how to tighten the alignment bolts. The main thing about tightening these bolts is to be sure they are tightened and torqued with the vehicle at ride height. This means the full weight of the vehicle should be on the wheels BEFORE tightening the inner control arm alignment bolts. Failure to tighten these bolts at ride height will greatly reduce the life of the inner control arm bushings. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Pretty disappointment that they didn't show the truck after
We were pretty disappointed as well. The dealership was to call us when they had the new tires and rims installed but the salesmen sold it before any of us know about it so we missed out on the final pictures. Sorry!
I actually wanted to see it with the stock tires. I want to put the kit on now, but I haven't purchased new tires. Not sure how goofy it would look. Was hoping I could tell from this video.
Picture of the truck after and how it drives?
+Anton Sriphatthanakoon The ride quality after the lift was, as far as we could tell, same as before. But, because the truck was brand new and we are only about a mile from the dealership, we did not get to drive it as much as we'd like. As far as the picture: We wanted to take the picture with new rims and tires. We asked the dealership to call us when they had new tires and rims, but they never called. When we went to check on things the truck had been sold. Sorry. We will have to do another lift and get the pictures you and others have requested. However, here is a link to another 2016 Tacoma with our lift on it that was installed by the Dealership: blog.lowrangeoffroad.com/lrt-3-to-1-leveling-lift-kit-for-2005-2016-tacoma-and-pre-runner/
do you not have to adjust the top plate of the shock since the spacer offsets the holes? wouldnt it make the bottom of the shock turned?
Yes, you raise a good point. The way to solve that is to place a bar (a large lady's foot pry bar works well) in the bottom shock loop and rotate the bottom of the shock. It takes a bit of force but it will line up just fine. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Here is a picture of this process. These instructions are for a Tundra but the basic principal is the same.
www.lowrangeoffroad.com/media/instructions/LR-LRTundra-2007-2017-3in-Leveling-Lift-Kit-for-Toyota-Tundra.pdf
Here is a picture of the procedure explained previously. Click on the link below and go to Step 36. These instructions are for a Tundra but the procedure is exactly the same for a Tacoma. Hope this helps.
www.lowrangeoffroad.com/media/instructions/LR-LRTundra-2007-2017-3in-Leveling-Lift-Kit-for-Toyota-Tundra.pdf
2014 tacoma sport able to fit?
I am pretty sure the kit will work no problem on your 2014 Tacoma Sport. However, to be sure I recommend you email sales@lowrangeoffroad.com or call us at 801-805-6644 between 8:00am to 5:00pm MDT M-F. The best person to talk to would be Nick. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I own both a 2013 Tacoma and 2017 ZR2 and you can install the I inch leveling kit on ZR2 for $59 i did this with 1000 miles on truck with 285/70r17 BFG KO2 Now have 19500 miles now issues. Now I say I own both trucks ZR2 is the better truck hands down. Tocoma has 265/65r17 duratrack off the ZR2 on it now. Both good trucks.
Your zr2 won't last half as long lol this coming from a GMC technician.
@@shakennotstirred3607 No worries I buy a new one about every 3 years you broke fuck.
This doesnt work on 4x4 does it?
Yes it does just get it with the front diff bolt extension's.
this video is as professional as it gets
nahhh. as MORMON as it gets.
Thumbs down they never showed what it looked like!
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Nice!!!
Bahahahaha 3:44 “snug these nuts!” Lol
I had to watch that like 5 times hahahahaha
SNUG THOSE NUTS
Quick question i have a 2004 tacoma 2wd Regular cab & want to install a 3inch leveling kit on the front this 04 tacoma has struts to apply it right?
A word of caution: when you torque the spacer nuts on the upper shock, be careful when you place something in the bottom part to keep it from rotating. I ended up twisting my lower shock so it wouldn't reinstall. Ended up having to replace the strut/coil assembly. Expensive mistake.
I had this kit professionally installed along with new UCA's. Aligned Tacoma (2017 TRD off-road) to factory specs. I'm now experiencing a vibration at various speeds. Can you please help with some advice. Do I need to also drop the carrier bearing?
Bout to do the same to my 04 RAM. Wish my undercarriage and wells were that clean! It's going to be messy...
Quick question...sway arm and carrier bearing lowering shims to help maintain ride and drivetrain angles...recommended, not necessary but good idea, waste of time, money and effort...thoughts?
Put one of these 3/1 lift leveling kits on my 2016 Tacoma. I have 5300 miles on the truck. I have a vibration at 35-40 mph. Took it to Toyota They claim that I have failed axles and failed needle bearings. I am going to remove this kit and see how much damage has actually been done. I have a Toytec lift on my 08 Tundra with no problems. The axles on the Tacoma are definitely at a steeper angle compared to the Tundra.
it is a rough country or tuff country leveling kit ? or else ????
I had this kit professionally installed along with new UCA's. Aligned Tacoma (2017 TRD off-road) to factory specs. I'm now experiencing a vibration at various speeds. Can you please help with some advice. Do I need to also drop the carrier bearing?
Would this affect the suspension of the truck?
Customers report that there is no noticeable difference in ride or handling. However, wheel alignment is affected. So you will need to have the truck realigned after the install. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Will this work on a 2018 trd pro ??
nope
if i plan to do more off roading should i invest more for a more complete suspension upgrade
This is a very good question. There are a lot of factors that need to be considered in order to answer your question. My recommendation is that you call 801-805-6644 between 8am and 5pm MDT and ask for Nick. He is the most knowledgeable person here when it comes to Toyota Lifts.
Question what happens if you don’t install the front diff kit?
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