it's nice to see someone actually know what he is doing. Even torqued everything correctly. I kinda questioned why people actually removed the lower control arm and ball joint when you don't have too. No one wants to deal with alignments control arm bolts, of course you'd need an alignment after but giving you have to drive there it's best not to screw with your camber and caster IN my opinion.
@@darwinc1954 I ended up getting an Ironman Stage 2 lift kit and installing it myself. I watched a ton of videos so I knew what I was getting into. The biggest thing to look for is your CV boot and not letting anything slide out from there. Also, be careful with brake lines, making sure there's not a lot of tension on them as you work around in there. Everything else is simple mechanic stuff, just time-consuming and depending on how old the vehicle is, some stuff could be stuck in position and need a little oomph to get it loose.
@@derekmcdude how’s that Ironman treating you? I should get mine Monday. Doin it my self. I got 265/65/17 aftermarket wheels and tires I’m thinking the 3/2 may be to much. Any thoughts?
I purchase the same Rough Country 3-inch lift I'm 305 50 20 Toyo Tires I'm 20x12 rims offset 44 you think I might have any issues with rubbing on a 2018 Tacoma
I know this is an older video, but I used it to put my lift on this past weekend in my driveway. Question though, if the cv axle comes out when the front end is disconnected because of the extra droop when it’s taken apart, is it still ok once I push it back in and torque everything down to spec? This was me first time doing suspension work, and man you guys make it look so easy lol. Thanks for the video!
I did this upgrade to my taco 2023, , is normal if when y put D shift it does move just a bit without pressing the gas pedal? What I mean, sometimes it doesn’t move, some times it moves very slow
How come a lot of people are recommending sway bar relocator/spacer kits and drive shaft spacers? You didn’t use them. Are they needed? Are they better to have on than to not have them installed? What are your thoughts? TIA
33's? 🤔Umm... Are they 33x12.50? 285/70r17? 285/75r17...etc etc people call 33's so many different tires but I'm curious what the actual size of the "33“ tire is in your video?
Diff drop is not at all necessary, not a significant enough drop to help CV angles. If you really want the peace of mind having straiter CV angles, I recommend the whole diff relocater kit. But that's a whole nother deal.
There’s a lot of “ Taco Snobs” out there beware!! Lol... Just ordered this kit and I’m confident in my choice, good luck rubbing on your “ variable OME lifts!” Tacoma snobs
COTE Official I ran a 285/70/17 BFG KO2. No rub at all. I also used SPC upper control arms. It’s all about what offset/ backspacing you have on your wheels that determines rub/ no rub
@@DRUMZ4LIFE82 Do u mind sharing your rim offset and your full setup? I just bought a taco last week.I came fr rom F150 2inch lifted and while I love my taco this is way too short for me I love the stance on 285 and 3 inch lift front/2 rear but I read on forums that it's not recommended because of the potential vibration and the DS angle... any input or recommendations for a suspension lift and or website to buy are welcome. TIA
You can run these spacer without changing your factory control arms, but if you have room in your budget I highly recommend looking into a set of aftermarket ones to improve your suspension geometry angles. -Zach
Unfortunately not, but we do have a similar option available that will fit RWD! Hope this helps. www.extremeterrain.com/rough-country-tacoma-3-in-suspension-lift-kit-lifted-n3-struts-v2-monotube-shocks-74571.html
There's a good chance that after installing this suspension kit, you will have some minor driveshaft vibrations. Adding one to your list of parts come install day definitely is a good idea. If you haven't found a kit already, I'll attach a link to a quality kit from Old Man Emu down below! -Zach www.extremeterrain.com/old-man-emu-tacoma-rear-driveshaft-spacer-fk29.html
Those are Fuel's Pump Wheels in a 17x9! Check them out at the following link! -Zach www.extremeterrain.com/toyota-tacoma-fuel-wheels-pump-matte-black-6-lug-wheel-189.html
Extreme terrain is a hustle. They sell you product, when it doesn't arrive they claim they can only refund a "store credit" even though you paid with a credit card. Real Truck and Rough Country have served me much better.
All that work with expensive aggressive tires with little to no difference in lifting the truck I would save more and go higher to actually look lifted if that’s what your looking for
Joseph Mora I agree. Just saying that’s why people buy it. just a quick lift. I put one on my Jeep a few years ago and never had any problems out of it. Just got a Tacoma last week just can’t decide if I wanna spend that money on a lift when I never have time to go off-roading
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why did it drop height once you put bigger tires on?
10,000 miles no problems, also followed this video for installation.
What size tires are you running
@@a1tanner528 33”s
Love how you showed eye protection as a tool, yet never used them. Safety first!
When he was cutting
I like the way you show your work. Most how to videos don't really show much like you do.
Thanks for watching, Wayne! -Zach
it's nice to see someone actually know what he is doing. Even torqued everything correctly. I kinda questioned why people actually removed the lower control arm and ball joint when you don't have too. No one wants to deal with alignments control arm bolts, of course you'd need an alignment after but giving you have to drive there it's best not to screw with your camber and caster IN my opinion.
I have this exact kit on my 17 Trd sport. 10000 miles and no problems. Truck looks awesome.
Hows the ride quality?
It's a little bit stiffer, but not bad at all.
onebigchoochoo do you take it off road any?
I was pondering this very kit for my 2017 TRD Sport 4x4. Are you running stock wheels/tires (size)? Also, how's the ride quality/handling?
I'd like to see a driving review with those 33" tires on.
This is the kit I want for my 2018. 👍🏼
I just installed this kit to fit my new AT3W in 285/70/17 and my god it looks so much better!
Did you need a cab chop mount and ucas?
@@rauldeleon6977 nope! Plenty of room, my passenger tire does touch the air dam (which comes on the sport and is removable) very minor though
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.
just bought my 3" lift for my tacoma, hopefully i can install it myself. great installation video b.t.w.
It's been 6 months, how did it go? I'm about to pull the trigger on this kit too, but with the vertex shocks.
@@derekmcdude same I wanna do it myself but also I don’t wanna fuck it up
@@darwinc1954 I ended up getting an Ironman Stage 2 lift kit and installing it myself. I watched a ton of videos so I knew what I was getting into. The biggest thing to look for is your CV boot and not letting anything slide out from there. Also, be careful with brake lines, making sure there's not a lot of tension on them as you work around in there. Everything else is simple mechanic stuff, just time-consuming and depending on how old the vehicle is, some stuff could be stuck in position and need a little oomph to get it loose.
@@derekmcdude how’s that Ironman treating you? I should get mine Monday. Doin it my self. I got 265/65/17 aftermarket wheels and tires I’m thinking the 3/2 may be to much. Any thoughts?
@@bradgraham1152 Loving it! Not sure what you mean by 3/2 though.
You mentioned safety glass but I don’t see you wearing it. Where did it go?
I have run a true 33 and a 285/75r16 and I have no rubbing on both and I did no trimming at all. Only thing I did was take the mud flaps off
i love how he just gives it 3 love taps n cuts the camera. u will need to use the power of thor n a 4lb hammer to get that tie rod loose
I got a 2010 tacoma with this kick and some 34s ridge grapplers
Wouldn’t you need a new set of upper control arms that are made for a 3” lift to get a correct alignment ?
This guy looks like Pete Davidson lmao
Nice video..what happen with the safety glasses,did you loose them? Lol ! Gracias.
I purchase the same Rough Country 3-inch lift I'm 305 50 20 Toyo Tires I'm 20x12 rims offset 44 you think I might have any issues with rubbing on a 2018 Tacoma
I know this is an older video, but I used it to put my lift on this past weekend in my driveway. Question though, if the cv axle comes out when the front end is disconnected because of the extra droop when it’s taken apart, is it still ok once I push it back in and torque everything down to spec? This was me first time doing suspension work, and man you guys make it look so easy lol. Thanks for the video!
Does anyone know if this throws off any Toyota sensors or is this within limits?
I loved how you never used your safety glasses lol
I did this upgrade to my taco 2023, , is normal if when y put D shift it does move just a bit without pressing the gas pedal?
What I mean, sometimes it doesn’t move, some times it moves very slow
How was getting the alignment after the lift? Were the specs on the install guide used? does it wander on the road like some say if you don't get UCA?
How do you deal with the CV axle boots tearing up from the new angles when the differential drop doesn't help?
If my truck lifted 3 inch do I need to add diff drop?
How come a lot of people are recommending sway bar relocator/spacer kits and drive shaft spacers? You didn’t use them. Are they needed? Are they better to have on than to not have them installed? What are your thoughts? TIA
I didn’t get the cutting part ?! Where he cut the front dif bracket
Would you be able to install a adjustable Vertex Front Shocks only And leave the N3 Rear Shocks inn? & how would the ride be?
Looks like the kit now comes with springs already installed and is no 600..thus said this should be quicker and simpler install correct?
After I put these and after a alignment check my truck pulls to the right a lot. Idk what’s going on
33's? 🤔Umm... Are they 33x12.50? 285/70r17? 285/75r17...etc etc people call 33's so many different tires but I'm curious what the actual size of the "33“ tire is in your video?
Where can I get a replacement skid plate brace that you cut ?
My Tacoma has factory ride an I'm running 265/70/17 no rub,,fuel mileage sucks but hey,,this is what I want though
I ordered Rc's 3.5 inch kit with upper ca's, is it absolutely mandatory you drop the diff or will it be just fine? On 2012 tacoma
Did you get it figured out? I'm putting the 3" on my 2012
Diff drop is not at all necessary, not a significant enough drop to help CV angles.
If you really want the peace of mind having straiter CV angles, I recommend the whole diff relocater kit. But that's a whole nother deal.
the truck yet looks like a factory stock height?
The front lift... Is the shock longer on the bottom or is it compressing your factory springs like a spacer lift does?
What kind of tool box is in this truck?
What model of Fuel wheels are those?
What tires did you put on after the lift???
On rough country’s website it says this set up will fit RWD as well is that true ?
There’s a lot of “ Taco Snobs” out there beware!! Lol... Just ordered this kit and I’m confident in my choice, good luck rubbing on your “ variable OME lifts!” Tacoma snobs
What did you put on the rear? Been looking at these for awhile. Thanks for posting
Don Ho 2” blocks in the rear and opted for the lifted struts up front.
What kind of rubber did u put on? Any rubbing?
COTE Official I ran a 285/70/17 BFG KO2. No rub at all. I also used SPC upper control arms. It’s all about what offset/ backspacing you have on your wheels that determines rub/ no rub
@@DRUMZ4LIFE82 Do u mind sharing your rim offset and your full setup? I just bought a taco last week.I came fr rom F150 2inch lifted and while I love my taco this is way too short for me
I love the stance on 285 and 3 inch lift front/2 rear but I read on forums that it's not recommended because of the potential vibration and the DS angle... any input or recommendations for a suspension lift and or website to buy are welcome. TIA
Will the process be the same for a 2wd tacoma
What rim and tire set up is the 33s
I wonder if the TSS works with that lift ?
so this kit reuses stock springs? why advertise springs in the pictured kit then?
I like the how to video but honestly if is a DIY video why would you use that car lift jack that only auto shops have.
A lot of peopl I know have car lifts in their garages. They're usually only about 2k.
what kind of wheels and tires are those
Did he just say the “original” cotter pin??
How much is already install the kit , am interested on it .
the 2WD version does not need the front differential spacers, correct? There is no front differential on a 2WD??
Correct
Good question .
Does it or doesn’t need it?
do you need to change stock uca when these are installed
You can run these spacer without changing your factory control arms, but if you have room in your budget I highly recommend looking into a set of aftermarket ones to improve your suspension geometry angles. -Zach
I have a question; I'm currently installing this lift on a Prerunner (2-wheel drive). Do you need the front spacers for a 2wheel drive?
The entire kit will be used for both the Pre-Runner and 4WD models!
@@ExtremeTerrainToyota do prerunners need diff spacer install ?
What do you mean loss of drivability?
what's the biggest tire size I can go for if I get this lift ?
Will this work on 2 wheel drive gen 3
Can this lift support 285/70 on 17” oem rim ?
How much a cost kit like this for 2019 tacoma ...
599.99
New parts, but replace old cotter pins?
Exactly what I was thinking.
Will this work with 2wd. If not can I make changes to make it work?
Unfortunately not, but we do have a similar option available that will fit RWD! Hope this helps.
www.extremeterrain.com/rough-country-tacoma-3-in-suspension-lift-kit-lifted-n3-struts-v2-monotube-shocks-74571.html
UN-HOOK THE ABS WIRE!!!! You never want to hang the spindle and brake weight on those thin wires.
Have the same lift dont really like how the back sits a hair higher how can i fix that
Possibly grind down the rear spacers
@@dbaker2321 i added 1 inch leveling spacers up front fixed it thanks for the info tho it sits evenly now
does this fit a 2021 tacoma sr?
What tires are the 33s? And rims?
does 3" spacer require to have spring compressed?
No
Would you recommend a carrier bearing drop?
There's a good chance that after installing this suspension kit, you will have some minor driveshaft vibrations. Adding one to your list of parts come install day definitely is a good idea. If you haven't found a kit already, I'll attach a link to a quality kit from Old Man Emu down below! -Zach
www.extremeterrain.com/old-man-emu-tacoma-rear-driveshaft-spacer-fk29.html
What must size for that kit ?
Does offset matter on the wheels when you're doing 33" tires?
What fuel wheels model?
What tool did you use to make the cut ?
We did this using a standard cut-off-wheel!
Does it matter if you start at the back or front?
Nope! You can work on either end first! -Zach
Do you still need wheel alignment?
We heavily recommend getting an alignment *any time* you modify your suspension. -Zach
Is it ok to run stock upper control arms?
@@chilud2216 under 3 inches yes
Do you need to change the UCA with this kit?
That’s what I want to know. Mines at the alignment shop after installing the lift like 2 hours ago. It drove there nicely tho!
Cuz we all have that equipment at home 😂
Nobody said this is the "only way" to install the kit 😂
True
What rim size and brand?
Those are Fuel's Pump Wheels in a 17x9! Check them out at the following link! -Zach
www.extremeterrain.com/toyota-tacoma-fuel-wheels-pump-matte-black-6-lug-wheel-189.html
Does it work for a 2wd 2016 taco?
no
Yes. They fit 05-19 tacoma s 2WD/4WD.
is rough country reliable? any other suggestions
I have rough country steps and it saved me from body damage while the other guy's truck looked totalled. No damage to the steps
So it should be ok for small tires not sure I want 33's
ya what ever size you want brother
32 is all I want.
ya 275 then
I don’t off road, can 33’s be good with this kit?
Extreme terrain is a hustle. They sell you product, when it doesn't
arrive they claim they can only refund a "store credit" even though you
paid with a credit card. Real Truck and Rough Country have served me
much better.
Wouldn't add a leaf springs be better
Yes
Nice job you need to used glove for your safety 😊
Thanks for watching! -Zach
All that work with expensive aggressive tires with little to no difference in lifting the truck
I would save more and go higher to actually look lifted if that’s what your looking for
TJM has a better lift for Tacoma’s. Just saying.
Joseph Mora there’s also a $1,400 difference too
Ty Cole you get what you pay for.
Joseph Mora I agree. Just saying that’s why people buy it. just a quick lift. I put one on my Jeep a few years ago and never had any problems out of it. Just got a Tacoma last week just can’t decide if I wanna spend that money on a lift when I never have time to go off-roading
Ty Cole
Well I’d bite the bullet and spend the money, infact I’d do a king lift if I could go back. You’ll only have to do it once if you do it right.
Gowing not going
block lifts....
Jeeeeezuuz Christ Maaaan..this video was a nail bitter..you gotta start wearing gloves!! Safety first!!!
Good job tho🤣👍👍🤘🤘😎😎
Save your money for coilovers and upper control arms. Rough country is trash. If you're low on cash stick to bilstein 5100 shocks and toytec coils.
why
Yes.please explain.
I did that and my Tacoma feels like shot when I hit bumps. Max setting
@@doda7443 exactly 💯 👌 rough country all the way
is the drop spacer necessary and does it come with the kit?
Do you use any locktite on the bolts when assembling?
Can it be installed in a RWD SR5 Tacoma?