Love the set up! I'm getting the same for my 3rd gen LB taco, I would take pride in the RC kit, I've read nothing but great reviews and that it's comparable to Icon, Fox and even Kings entry reservoir line without taking in the ass financially. BTW your sarcasm has me cracking up LOL! Great vid.
@@GhostLovesGas Do the leaf packs seem heavy duty?? I run a bed rack (no tent), high lift jack, spare tire and some water pax, about 300-350 lbs total . That's why I ask.
I just had a shop install a 3” on my 2013. I went with toytec and I was very clear that I wanted the upper control arms replaced also. I got it back and it looked good but these yahoos left my stock UCA’s on. So now I need to have that done. Thinking about doing it myself because im so pissed at these guys. They tried to play stupid when I called them on it saying that they didn’t come in the kit that I ordered. I was like, well I asked you if they were included and you said yes! So hard to find a good shop now a days. You have to do it yourself I guess I’d you want it done right.
It isn’t very enjoyable, but really not too difficult. You could do one side at a time with a jack in a parking lot in theory. If the shop owes you I would just make them finish it honestly, but if you feel like you couldn’t in good conscience hand them your keys again, it’s not bad to do yourself lol
@@Overlandlife_ So far so good, it was really noticeable mostly because the stock suspension was so worn. Alignment this coming week will “finalize” the lift and really give me a better impression.
you bet, so far they have been good for me! I have 1.5” spacers but they were added in episode 8 with the cab mount chop so nothing in these videos for reference.
everything is going well with the new stuff, no issues. my cv boots were already torn and flinging grease, but the drop angle doesn’t seem too bad. I have new axles to put in sometime soon, i’ll give an update after driving with the new ones to see if they fail prematurely.
I have a 3rd gen Tacoma and I just want to make sure that the bed of the pickup doesn't end up lower than the front. I would prefer the back to be slightly (~1/2") higher than the front. Anyone with info supporting this?
I have 34” on the way and I just did the cab Mount relocate , added a lot of room ! Build looking good so far keep it up 👍
I appreciate it! 34’s are a good compromise for us wanting 35 or 37…or 40. ha!
You live in a crazy beautiful place.
Thank you! I'll be hitting some trails soon!
Love the set up! I'm getting the same for my 3rd gen LB taco, I would take pride in the RC kit, I've read nothing but great reviews and that it's comparable to Icon, Fox and even Kings entry reservoir line without taking in the ass financially. BTW your sarcasm has me cracking up LOL! Great vid.
I appreciate it Dutch! So far the setup is great, more to come!
@@GhostLovesGas Do the leaf packs seem heavy duty?? I run a bed rack (no tent), high lift jack, spare tire and some water pax, about 300-350 lbs total . That's why I ask.
@@dutchdaddy2 they seem to be, I filled the entire bed with dirt and rock (probably over 350lbs) and there was almost zero height change.
Nice job on that tacoma man! lol
I just had a shop install a 3” on my 2013. I went with toytec and I was very clear that I wanted the upper control arms replaced also. I got it back and it looked good but these yahoos left my stock UCA’s on. So now I need to have that done. Thinking about doing it myself because im so pissed at these guys. They tried to play stupid when I called them on it saying that they didn’t come in the kit that I ordered. I was like, well I asked you if they were included and you said yes! So hard to find a good shop now a days. You have to do it yourself I guess I’d you want it done right.
It isn’t very enjoyable, but really not too difficult. You could do one side at a time with a jack in a parking lot in theory. If the shop owes you I would just make them finish it honestly, but if you feel like you couldn’t in good conscience hand them your keys again, it’s not bad to do yourself lol
Ive got the same truck. The paint and clear on these absolutely sucked. Big fail but now I can beat it up without worrying about it.
Awesome! This truck will get a CHEAP paintjob for that exact reason. Nothing like being able to beat it up and not worry about it!
Looks good, love that you brought it out squatting 1st! She's ready to play now! It'll settle. CMC next?
appreciate it! next is the alignment for sure then we’ll get around to the CMC haha.
@@GhostLovesGas true, did my alignment the same day I did my lift!
@@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN yeah gotta do it, although i’m sure plenty don’t!
How does it rice ? I’ve been thinking of this kit
@@Overlandlife_ So far so good, it was really noticeable mostly because the stock
suspension was so worn. Alignment this coming week will “finalize” the lift and really give me a better impression.
Are you running wheels spacers on the 295’s? Thanks for video. You encouraged me to order the 3.5 lift
you bet, so far they have been good for me!
I have 1.5” spacers but they were added in episode 8 with the cab mount chop so nothing in these videos for reference.
Just curious, did it ever end up settling in closer to 3.5? Or it stay where the video ended off..
You’re getting 4.5” of lift up front because stock 2nd gen tacomas are 1” lower than stock 3rd gen tacomas
That’s good to know, thank you for the information! I appreciate it!
How has this been so far. As far as ball joints. Cv axles. And such
everything is going well with the new stuff, no issues. my cv boots were already torn and flinging grease, but the drop angle doesn’t seem too bad. I have new axles to put in sometime soon, i’ll give an update after driving with the new ones to see if they fail prematurely.
I have the same lift. I have had some major issues. How are your UCA's holding up?
no issues thus far, what have you been dealing with? anything from RC warranty wise?
Mmm citroushh… sooo crrrrrr 😂😂😂
I’m commenting as I’m watching and just saw the part where you were adding 3.5” + 3.5” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Just gotta bash it! 😂
“Just kidding, I’m going to keep them forever” 😂😂
@@preflightops dude, these videos are just for you guys no one else watches this stuff hahah
Did you regear?
Are you getting any vibration at low speeds after the lift install?
Zero vibrations that I have experienced thus far… most seem to agree that you need the center support spacers which are sold separately.
@@GhostLovesGas awesome, thank you for the response
@@jessemares1068 you bet!
@@GhostLovesGas Do you have a part #/link for these? Thanks
Did you have to adjust them for more lift or is it 3.5 right out the box?
right out of the box with a 3rd gen, 2nd gen ended up at 4.5” as someone else mentioned 2nd gen’s are 1” lower stock than a stock 3rd gen.
They dropped my sway bar when they did my lift. You think it’s a bad idea to take it off completely?
I’m sure legally I cannot say anything, other than leave your stock everything on, never modify your vehicle ever. I myself prefer less sway…bar
@@GhostLovesGaswhat size tires are they 295 what?
I have a 3rd gen Tacoma and I just want to make sure that the bed of the pickup doesn't end up lower than the front. I would prefer the back to be slightly (~1/2") higher than the front. Anyone with info supporting this?
It’s level all the way. The front does settle 1/4-1/2 .
You have any scraping when turning?
Before cmc, only at full lock on the street. Really gotta chop if you plan on leaving the street for the most part… it will rub.
What's wrong with RC? Am i missing something?
they are working well for me, but seems like there is always a stigma
@@GhostLovesGas I run full RC on everything on my 2015 Taco and couldn't be happier.
@@Wobu27 they have been great to me so far… worth the value 100%
I been running the 3" RC coilovers for the las three years
they looks and feels like new
RC are made in China and the not the best option for our Tacos.
Is this a TRD?
no, just sr5 4x4
Total time install?
maybe 13 hours doing it alone/filming along the way… just straight labor maybe with a friend even, maybe 3-4 hours