Installing a Suspension Lift on a 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro | Westcott Designs Lift Kit
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2021
- In today's video, we install the Westcott Designs TRD Pro Front Lift Kit! I go over how this lift works by utilizing the stock TRD Pro Fox Shocks and install it on a 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro.
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**UPDATE**: The owner of Westcott Designs (Jeff) immediately reached out to me after I posted this video and he was really concerned about the used shock collar. We had a nice chat about what exactly happened and we both determined that I received a part that a previous customer used, took off their truck, re-sealed in the plastic packaging, and returned. Westcott honestly and truthfully thought they were reselling me an untouched part and it was an honest mistake.
It says a lot when companies reach out to amend situations like these. It shows that they actually care and listen to their customers’ feedback. I wanted to share this update because I always strive to be as transparent as possible in my videos and want share as much as I can with you guys. Despite the slight mishap, I still highly recommend this Westcott Designs lift kit and am excited to see what Jeff and team come out with next! Be sure to check out the Westcott Designs RUclips channel for more detailed information about their products. Thanks Westcott Designs! 😁
Thanks for the update Chloe! Good to see companies stand behind their products and admit honest mistakes.
That's great, well they reached out because you exposed them in video I wonder what if was just a regular customer
Question out of curiosity. why did you choose to use the widowmaker compressors instead of using the no compressor method? I have more trust in a hydraulic jack than cheap compressors who's long bolts are of questionable quality.
Also, if using those in the future, please (like you've heard) do not use impact tools, you lose the ability to feel binding (a warning sign of over stressing the compression bolts and twisting them) with them. that is the real reason you are being told you shouldn't do what you did. If you have a good kit, it'll show the bend before cracking and snapping; some won't. Even then if you have enough of a bend to see, you will bind and make your situation worse trying to fix it.
I purposely have on an assembled MacPherson strut assembly that I knew was going to break out of experience did so to prove a point.
Finally WD-40 lithium (which you showed) and "WD-40" is not the same thing, I believe they wanted you to use the original as it is a penetrant, as they expect corrosion. I'm not sure if you used the lithium on purpose (since you are in low corrosion area). If you did either on purpose or they called out using WD-40's brand of white lithium spray grease please clarify. As unfortunately WD40 is now both a brand and a specific formula of lubricant and that detail can give griefers an excuse to troll.
Also if what I said was true about you specifically choosing the white lithium version, some of your audience who don't know the difference might choose the can that looks similiar, but because they live in the cold area like me, will be frustrated as crap because it's not doing what they expect.
Otherwise nice install. I agree that the UCA method is preferred for a like part to like part replacement as you are less likely to mess up suspension alignment but when putting in a lift system I believe it becomes a "6 in one hand/half-a-dozen in the other" situation so I prefer the LCA method for easier coil-over removal.
Also a future content idea (if you can do it since I know the Pro isn't your truck) a comparison of the westcott perch lift and eibach spring lift in handling dynamics would be awesome. Both options claim to avoid the issues of a spacer lift and it seems like there is a debate over which version for pro owners is the best.
Side note: I am jealous of your TRDOR's suspension and plan to have it or better come spring. So thanks for making me spend money you jerk.
I met Jeff a few years back in Ouray, CO, great guy who always goes above and beyond in his work and customers! Great truck!
Good ole Chloe using a torque wrench for each bolt !! most guys just buzz them on with an air gun and im the pissed off guy trying to take the bolt off ! Love your videos !
This was EXACTLY what I was looking for. And you gave me the confidence to tackle this on my own. I’m in no way a mechanic but I love working on my truck when I can. So far just added mods. This is next. Thanks again. Definitely earned a sub.
I’m the same way! Glad the video helps out 😊
Thanks for getting Cody in the video 😀! Glad to see you had your friend helping out. I like those Mechanix gloves 🧤. Great video Chloe. Thanks 👍. ♥️🌮🐶🐕
You’re doing your wheel removal correct don’t change 👊🏻
it's the correct and safest way
I live a half hour drive from Westcott Designs and had them install the Pro Lift kit on my 2019 Tundra and 2021 Tacoma Pro's and very happy with the lifts. On my Tacoma I had them install the Roof rack 20* sliders and the Magnuson Supercharger for V-8 power. My 6 speed MT Supercharged Tacoma is like driving my 1972 Nova SS. 5th gear @5,000 rpm 100+mph. On the Tacoma I am running BFG KO2's 265/75/16-- 31.6 inch and have plenty of room for 285/75/16-- 32.8 inch BFG's tires.
Pretty impressive to install a lift on your own. I have trouble motivating myself to rotate tires.
To be fair, rotating tires is annoying because at least two wheels have to be off at the same time haha
Ya she great at filming videos good lighting good angles speaks clearly to the point Smart girl .
great to see a taco RUclipsr with a realistic budget, I come to your videos to get a little more grounded after watching overland channels. keep up the good work!
Good job! I like how u don’t shoot every nut and bolt in and out. Shops are always in a hurry so it’s nice to be able to do it yourself.
Always good to see someone using parts notmal people can buy instead of fancy 3k plus kits
OMG, you installed Wescott Designs Suspension Kit! Westcott Designs is my build partner. I know the owner personally. Westcott Designs is a great company! 👍
Great job! I have the westcott designs trd pro lift on my 2020 4runner trd pro. I have done some light off road driving with the lift and it really hasn't changed how the fox shocks preform. They actually work a little better on road and off. When my westcott designs lift kit arrived ( almost 3 months later ) everything in the box was sealed in plastic and brand new looking. There were no issues of anything looking used. It looks very much the collar you received was used. I'm sure if you reached out to westcott designs and told them about it they would send you a new one. All they have to do is watch your video installation to see the collar inquisition. Well done! Always enjoy your reviews and how to videos.
Great job Chloe! I decided to take mine to the dealership where I bought the 2021 Tacoma TRD Pro to insure the warranty. I had nothing but problems with Westcott D product along with very poor customer service. No instructions! In there latest vid, they say you need 1 11/16” from the grove at the black decal to the bottom of there spring perch. If they knew that when I purchased my kit, they keep it a secret and you cannot comment on there videos. I’m presently running mine without the front spacer and the tail still is lower, god forbid you would load the truck bed. It doesn’t surprise me you got a used part. Keep up the good work!
I think you encountered the same issues others have, which was not seating the perch until it bottoms out.
Which sucks, because you basically have to tear everything apart again.
Hope you get around to fixing it. I think you'll have a change of heart, once you get the bugs worked out.
Good luck!
When I bought the kit, there were no install videos for the Tacoma TRD Pro, just the 4 Runner, they didn’t have the 21 listed and I asked if it would work on the 2021. No instructions, no videos. Do you work for them?
Thanks
@@RCW7373 I have a set, but haven't gotten around to install them yet. LOL
I did alot of reading, forums, review and vedios. I haven't found many complaints other than seating the perches incorrectly, or a few folks calling them spacer lifts which is a half truth and Chioe with the finish issues.
Everyone else seems to love it, or atleast they claim to..
@gregnauman My kit was from late 2020, not a recent one, like yours. They had no instructional videos or instructions and they had the worst customer service to correct the issue. They only had videos of 4 Runners installs, not one TACOMA, VERY strange! I’m glad your experience was better but that doesn’t help or change my experience. They don’t even except comments on there videos, why is that?
Thanks
@gregnauman Great, send me a link. Westcott didn’t know how to fix it at the time of my install. I gave them measurements at all four wheels, before and after. I ended up removing the front shock spacer to lower the front end, not by there suggestion. I sent them pictures and they still couldn’t offer a fix. The Facts are what they are. Do you work for W/D ? You haven’t answered that question or why you think they don’t take comments on there videos.
Thanks
I had a Wescott lift done on my 2020 TRD Pro 4runner at the Toyota dealer. Also put on 33 inch KO2s and Wescott sliders at the same time. Wow! Looks great and drives way better. 4runner TRD Pros are known for hobby horsing and the lift reduced this tendency dramatically. I get a huge thrill everytime I go to drive my 4runner!! Wescott Designs rock!
I have this front lift kit on my 2020 army green pro. Fit 33’s with no rubbing with SPC UCA
This is an excellent video with perfect angles showing your work. Thank you!
Don’t own a truck but just came because you’re an inspiration.
Chloe make sure to preload the suspension when tightening the lower strut bolt so that the bushing is at neutral state when vehicle weight is on the lower control arm. Great work!! 💪💪
James, I'm a newb at this stuff, can you expound on that a bit please? Thanks.
@@willpowell2938 if you can, set the vehicle weight on a wooden block before fully tightening the bolts to spec. This will allow your bushings to be in neutral state when resting on the ground. Improper preload is the #1 cause for bushing failure.
Can't wait to do this upgrade to my 2021 TRD Pro!
Nice truck, clear installation video. But please help me to understand here. If it preloads the spring more than factory, it changes the tension/ stiffness of the spring in the preloaded state. How is it not affecting your suspension? I understand some people say the ride gets even better after the mod. ok that’s because your spring is preloaded more than before of course you get a bit firmer ride which means you’ll get just a bit less body roll during a turn. I’m a TRD pro owner as well and I’ve been looking for a good set up but had no luck. Wanted to ask questions when I first saw some of the wesscott videos but unfortunately all the comments sections are turned off. I’m not trynna say bad things about this brand. If they’re good I’m all for it but I just don’t understand how’s not gonna affect the original shocks.
I asked the same thing with no response, so really isn’t the top plate she left off was the actual lift? It’s still a spacer lift then, the bottom collar just preloads the spring.
@@geminiguy2178 yes this is correct preloads from the bottom top plate is the lift. 1.5 inch. Done in two parts.
Great work on the video. Great editing and very well put together step by step tutorial
I love how you end with the correct result, but we're kind of learning with you. You'd totally kill it with an actual TV show.
If you put tape on the compressor ends that contact the springs, you won’t scratch the paint. It is a good time to do some painting the rusty parts in the wheel well.
I has been thinking about this lift kit lately, I’m looking forward to seeing the 285s on this truck, it will help me decide whether or not I want to do the same thing to my MGM Pro.
Honestly 285’s look better on Taco’s and 4runners. Depends if you want to add a small lift to your truck and lose 1-2 mpg’s. Westcott’s lift doesn’t ruin the ride with the fox suspension
@@acefaaace 1-2 mpg isn't bad, my truck isn't my daily vehicle so it won't hit the wallet too hard.
Great video! Thank you for sharing🙏
Great seeking you guys being represented!
Got the kit for my 23 pro with some 17” KMC wrath with Toyo open country RT 33’s
Love your vids Chloe!.....maybe if you can swing it in the future would love to see you in a Tundra?!
WOW!!!! , U R Amazing doing this. Outstanding... looks Great!
Great video. I would recommend engaging the safety pins on the spring compressors when using it.
Nice job with explaining all the thingies, lol.... you're a great mechanic
Another great video I'm having my lights on my 09 Tacoma changed out and fog lights changed today
Looking good CK you know your work well proud of you I see Cody was trying to help Stay Safe ❤
Well CK Time For Some Sleep On The East Coast Hold It Down In C.A. GBU Back At You ❤
Back at you CK ❤
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wont the wheels still rub at mid to full compression?? if i can run 33s with the lift then technically i can run them without..
The ridges and the declaration are part of the molding process, nothing to worry about.
Did you need to do an alignment right after? I have the stock TRD pro setup for my 21’ Tacoma and I want to get this done at a local shop then eventually a month or 2 later get 285s. Was told if I get new tires and the new lift I’ll absolutely have to get an alignment.
Excellent as always
Good job, Chloe!!!
Such a helpful video! I just got a trd sport taco and was looking for an inexpensive lift kit to clear 285s. I was wondering what you did to the rear suspension and what that installation process looks like. Keep up the great work! 👍🏼
I got the same 1's for my Taco! great choice!
Looking at doing the same thing to mine TRD Pro as well. Wanting to put some 33” KO2 on my factory 16” TRD Pro wheels. Do you or anyone else know if that combination would work without rubbing?
I love it I enjoy watching your channel I’m learning something new about trucks 🛻 everytime I watch your channel keep up the awesome work chloe💯😊
I love your videos. You have such a sweet personality and are cute to match. Please keep the videos coming!
Nicely done. I have that lift for my 2021 pro. I bought it awhile ago but it’s still in the box. 😂
much respect with the wrenching work, I myself suck at it lol
Hello. Since you didn't lift the rear, and since the Pro already comes with an inch of lift in the front, is your front end higher than the rear with the added lift?
I love your work, its very clean. 💓💓
My completely stock 2020 TRD PRO measures exactly 36" from floor to fender lip all 4 corners.
Great work. I saw 2 small round washers/spacers from the kit laid out on the table. I did not see you use them. Can you tell me what they were for?
Always be careful when using a spring compressor of that type. Once my stepfather and I changed the shock absorbers on my parents' truck and the compressor moved from place to place due to the same pressure and grabbed his fingers as if it were a sandwich and with With all my strength I opened those two feet that compress the spring and he was able to remove his hand. I was scared at that moment, I thought he had lost his fingers but it was only the pain of the pressure on his fingers and a little blood, luckily and thanks to God, I didn't gut his fingers since that takes too much pressure when compressing the springs.
How did you confirm that you had the collar proper seated into place. I know folks have had issues doing that and their truck either leaned or was higher than it should have been because the pedestal/perch where not seated correctly. (Too high)
I thinks that's tbe best lift for tbe PRO if you want to keep your stock FOX shocks.
We hit it with a mallet, and the truck looks even so far on both sides. I agree it's a great kit if you are looking to keep the fox shocks!
This sucks I looked and they didn’t make a lot for my 2019 Tacoma TRD pro! 🤦♂️😩
I ordered a 3/2 space lift/level from Moto Fab. Idk what else to do for my TRD Pro without losing my Fox suspension which I don’t want to do.
What else do you guys recommend for my 285/70/R17 Ridgrapplers anyone?
I’m looking at off road or fuel covert D694 wheels with either a 0 offset or preferably a -12 I’d like a little more of a staggered look but I don’t want issues?
The spacer for the shock tower, might be needed....at least on the driver side. On my 4Runner I had to put in a spacer both front and back, driver side, cause of lean. Toyota tends to put all the heavy equipment on the driver side.
I recently put a spacer under my driver's side--it was leaning a half inch!
@gregnauman I have lean on my 4Runner, had to go back in and put spacers on front and back driver side to even it out. But perhaps I did get my springs put in on the wrong side.
@gregnauman Oh my lift is not Westcott
It's Bilstein's up front and Icon's in the rear
@gregnauman Yeah they sent spacers when I ordered. I wasn't aware of the lean at the time (my first lift I did) so I didn't know what the spacers were for. Didn't put them on. Lesson learned. :)
I definitely should have removed my coils by messing with the UCA. I went the lower control arm route when putting on my westcott designed and messed up my caster. Then the shop I took it to gummed up my LCA alignment tabs. So I have to weld on some total chaos tabs to fix it.
I just ordered the eibach trd pro 1.5” lift springs. Currently running AAL & 1” Spacer
Did you do a diff drop? Lifting 2” front and 1” rear, trying to figure out if I should. Apparently stock TRD Pro comes 2/1 with their kit and no diff modifications.
So does this preload the springs themselves by 1.5” surely if you did this it would ride rougher? Or am I not thinking about that correctly? Thanks for the videos
Great work! I'm just unsure what benefit(s) you gain from getting .5 - 1 inch higher?
Did you have any issues with the TRD pro skid plate after you added the westcott collar lift?
Hi Chloe I have a question. When you did your previous set of shocks you did not change the upper control arms. Did you change them later because it was a bad angle or did you just want to upgrade? I am getting ready to take off the billstein factory shocks from my offroad and install the factory Fox shocks from Toyota and only think it raises the front about an inch so I'm wondering if the factory upper control arms will be fine. I would love your input
Just wondering if you made a update video on this lift? I did not see one.
Chloe, I have the same setup on my 2020 TRD Pro, Westcott kit on the front with the collar and top spacer on. I am probably going to take the top spacer off to make the ride a little smoother. Have you had any issues with not installing the top spacer?
Excellent video as is all your work, has company reached out to you regarding the condition of that collar? Or provided an explanation?
Thanks! And unfortunately they haven’t. The condition of the collar is mostly cosmetic, although people still shouldn’t receive used suspension products.
Chrisfix style! just this is a vehicle I'm actually interested in.
Did this lift affect ur TSS? I want to do this lift on my trd pro but I don’t want to lose my adaptive cruise control since I use it often 😅
Hi Chloe, I wanted to ask you when you installed the Westcott lift on your Tacoma TRD pro how was the right quality with the factory suspension?
Would like to know if you have to get your safety features re-calibrated or does the sensor still work when it is an inch higher.
The system either doesn't seem to notice, or has already accommodated for the height difference. I'm sure there's a limit before the system fails, but a half inch seems fine so far! 🙂
@@ChloeKuo good to know I plan sometime in the future to raise mine and inch or so it's nice to know the safety features still work
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Wow you are amazing! Good for you! Sweet truck🌹
Awesome job!
Nice job on this!!💪Did you save your oem collar?
Nice vid. Quick question saw you easily slide the westcott pre collar on the shock.Did u have to used a press to make it seated?
He Chloe, did you do this lift on the rear? I have a 2019 pro and the kit comes with a one inch block to lift the rear, which I'm not excited about...I've read that blocks aren't great...wouldn't a leaf pack or add a leaf be better? Thanks in advance
Great video!
A professional classroom video.
what is the torque spec for the nut on the sway bar endlink? it came off pretty easily. and after installation, do you re-torque everything before driving it and after you drive it in case anything loosens during the drive?
Well this kit affects how the sensor works?
Hey Chloe, are there sny issues eith rubbing or ride quality? I am planning to do this exact set up but i hear different things and am a little worried.
Actually just got a quote for having this done to my pro yesterday... Now after seeing this I might feel comfortable doing up myself... That would save 500 in labor
Doable yourself if you have the time, patience, tools, and are careful!
Safety first with the springs, the second important part is seating the spring perch. Make sure it bottoms out.
I want to lift my 2022 trd sport but I heard that if I modify the lift my warranty will be voided.
Do you adjust the headlight level after you lift the truck? Don’t want to be that guy blinding everyone 😅 thanks!
Chloe did you have to remove the trd skid plate? Order same kit planning on doing this my self
Great video👍
lmao a lot of dudes cant even fill their tires up, let alone lift their vehicle.
And if so can you use the 4 runner fox suspension on a 2020 TRD off road long bed ?
What’s the highest lift height you can go? Is it 4 inches?
Looks good 👍
Very cool! Awhile ago, you posted a video on the TRD lift kit you got on sparks parts, so I went that route. How has that worked out for you? Did you need to upgrade the upper control arm?
Did you like the westcott lift kit?
Would this fit for a 2023 Trd Off Road? Or is it just for the pros?
What size tires do you have on your PRO after installing the Westcott collar to your PRO?
Would this kit compress the suspension and make it more stiff if you dont use the top spacer?
I'd be curious for your thoughts about the TRD Lift Kit from Toyota. I have a 2022 Tacoma TRD Off Road on order. I know I want KO2's right off the bat. Debating doing that lift and doing 285s. Or no lift and doing the stock 265s (like I did with my 4Runner).
Awesome video as always BTW!
I think it’s a solid opinion if warranty and keeping the truck OEM are of importance to you. I’ve never personally ridden in a truck with that lift but if it’s anything like how these OEM Fox’s ride, it’s a great setup!
You can go the cheaper route and get Fox 2.5s like I did that can give you anywhere from 0-3” or lift and ride awesome. It’s cheaper because I think you have to get the TRD lift installed for you at the dealership, whereas you can do the Fox 2.5s yourself/outsource the work anywhere, and you retain your grille and fog lights.
So anyways, TLDR: they’re great but a pricier option. Other 2.5 width shocks will give you similar/the same performance at lower cost, but you lose your warranty.
Good stuff!
Caster will be more a factor and maybe you need a BMC. Sawzall in the driveway works fine.
Chloe you are awesome
Do you need to re-gear your diff when you do the lift and put bigger tires??
Anyone know how thick those top spacers are on this kit?
How about the rear suspension? What did you do to it?
For me that's a lot of work and a lot of money for a half inch lift. I want at least 2 inches or even 3
Is that pro fox suspension from a 4runner ?