2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma Leveling Kit Install
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- 2016-2017 Toyota Tacoma Leveling Kit Install
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why didnt you show a picture of the finished product? The video was going so well until you left me hanging.
alot of negative comments but my stock 2017 trd offroad had a slight rub with the 285/75/16 with some method race wheels 0 offset and i put a 2 inch leveling kit in the front with an alignment afterwards and its all good here.
Maybe I’m knit picking but to use the torque wrench to remove bolts is not recommended....as it can be taken out of calibration. Just a friendly two cents :)
Your 100% correct sir!
Thats not the only thing he does wrong. There is alot of misinformation in this video.
@@N3m3sls Heck. I don't even use a torque wrench on most of the stuff I wrench on. Old school torque wrench
I use it as a hammer and have never had a issue
@Eric oh I see.....right tool for the job, a true craftsman....
Just used your video to put MotoFab leveling kit on my 2020 Tacoma Sport. Did it in 6 1/2 hours. Fronts were pretty straight forward. The rears caught me. I tried to do with tire on. Big mistake. Taking tire off made access so much easier. Also putting the block under the spring. I had to use jack on front and one on back of spring to make room to fit block in. Then when I lowered the hole/pins didn't line up, so took some creative work with jacks to move/align pins/holes. Put block on axle pin, then lower jacks/springs on, then hit with mallet to get the pin on spring to go in block hole. Only thing I'm concerned about is the front spring rubbing the sway bar. It looks close. Might order the sway bar kit to move it 1" forward. It's only $30.00 and takes an hour. Love the height of the truck now. Ready for the next mod. Thanks for the video!
Must say, I am a Tech or an old tech from back in the day, First off, Toyota has the easiest Lifts ever and your video is great! My 2019 is going up this weekend.
Charles Mobley thanks for the support Charles! These comments really mean a lot and I’m glad some people appreciate the hard work that’s put in them.
I ran a leveling kit on my truck for 3 years and never had issues. So all these ppl whining and leaving stupid comments go suck a phat one. I now have dumped 2k on baller suspension. All good truck drives like a dream. Nice vid
Martin Monjaras thank you for you for the support! We need more folks out there with good reasoning out there.
The sway bar disconnect off the spindle is an extra step. Not really required for the shock to come off.
yeah i just got a bar and pryed her back lol
So if you already know how to do this, why are you watching this video
Because your mom wanted to see the video
@trevy_devy because I want to save others the hassle of an extra step. Work smarter not harder soldier
@@johnwolfgram9934 played out momma joke lol
My dad always to taught me to use the star pattern on the lug nuts
Note, you should probably use blue lok-tite to prevent bolts from loosening due to vibrations.
Removing camber bolts will cause you many issues. I found out the hard way replacing arms
Bilstein 5100 adjustable shocks is the proper way to get a tacoma leveled, and not wear out other suspension parts or affect the ride
ChosenGamingTV your comment makes no sense. Raising the vehicle 1” from a spacer or from the bilstein 5100 puts the same angles on the components. Ones just cheaper than the other. If anything the 5100 affects the ride because it’s a different shock all in all. A spacer like this uses the factory strut and doesn’t require you to take about the coil to install.
I have 5100's on my 2015 tacoma and hate the ride on the road...wish I would have done spacers and tried that. Much stiffer than the factory Bilsteins that were on it.
Agreed, new strut assemblies are the proper way to go, but not everybody has 1k+ laying around.
Alex, exactly...or don’t off-road enough to make the investment worth it
@@PottersWork yeah. But I'm sure most people who have spacer lifts don't actually offroad. Considerding the fact that spacer lifts tend to put more stress on other suspension components, and decrease suspension travel a good bit
Just did mine, only took 15 hours and the birthing of a child
Always measure from center of hub not ground as it’s not accurate. Wheel nuts are supposed to be done in a cross pattern not in a circle
inches are inches it don't matter where he started. the lift is the lift
Your not very smart, but are right about the cross pattern, but that;s it.
@@austindenning3692 YOU'RE not very smart either apparently..
@4:15. You’re using a torque wrench to break away bolts? 🤦🏼♂️
Rookie mistake, i told him to use an impact wrench
Would've been nice to see the measurements post install.
Very good video. I used it to install my level kit on my 2007 Tacoma.
Perfect, exactly what I was looking for, a step by step instructional video with demonstrations. 2 inch spacer lift on front and 2 inch add a leaf rear for my 2018 Taco Pro
Kevin Levu I’m glad this helped you out! I’ll be posting several other Tacoma videos on my upgrades!
Hey Kevin hope all is well. So you did this on a pro? No problem, and didn’t have to use different shocks right?
Abel Aleman It worked out well, no problems, I used them on my fox shocks
Aren't you supposed to lower the vehicle back on its own weight before tightening those bushings.... nah, it'll be juuuust fine.
Hi Chris! I just installed a 1 1/2” inch spacer lift to my 2020 TRD OR and your video took me step by step. Thanks!
advfamily glad you were able to use it for reference! Please like and support!
Congrats!! May I ask, I have the OR myself that I just got. Did you measure by any chance the back and the front without anything in the back? I am assuming you only did the front ?
Hey Luis Martinez. You will need a front sway bar re-locator. They are brackets that move your sway bar an inch forward so the coil spring doesn’t hit it.
he found out the hard way lol
So how do u twist the shock to make the spacer bolts line up with the bracket? U didnt even mention that and here i am 🙁
Oh u spin the strut 180
HA I felt this one
I like you already had every bolt loose. Lol
All the people who write negative comments need to see how we do it in México 😬, we use 2" By 2" wood piece and some nuts at the front and wala!!!! Is done haha
You will break the stock rear shocks faster because they dont work in the center of the travel anymore. And need alignement after this job you forget to say
He loosen the lug nuts with a impact gun and 21mm socket and put them back on and tighten them with 22mm socket and a torque wrench Which is it 21mm or 22mm ?
21 is the size of the lug nuts, but sometimes they swell and become 21.5 or 22. Mine have done that and it's super annoying to get the 21 on there and even worse to get the socket off
great video brother, my son and i followed the instructions and everything when great! dont mind the dumbass negative comments.very well put together video.
Dude, a using a torque wrench to loosen bolts? Really?
U should had show the before and after of the truck!!
Alex J That’s what I was looking for,...still waiting...
I upgraded to king shocks all around! Worth the wait!
I also installed the spacers in front of 3 ”and behind 2”, but it does not align, I want to know if changing the upper arm corrects the problem? I have Trd Pro with fox suspension. I don't know if this is solved. I would like you to help me. thanks.
Very straight forward video, using this to put a leveling kit on my moms truck. Thank you!
Chase Nichols glad it could help you!
Bro please stop using your torque wrench as a breaker bar
You could have just undone the top ball joint you did all that extra shit for no reason and you should invest in a breaker bar don’t crack bolts with a torque wrench
Thats what I was thinking.. This guyz crazy
That is an option, but sometimes the top ball is more difficult to remove. One or the other has to be removed, and temporarily removing one or the other sway bar links makes things much easier. ....yeah, a breaker bar is needed.
Excelente!! El mejor video que he visto sobre este trabajo, los otros videos desarman muchas más partes!!!
What is spec?? A good video gives detail bro
Don't know why ppl dislike it best video
just a bunch of haterz
This man took the ball joint out rather than the nut on the lca
Did you lift your truck onto jack stands when you did your rear lift? Or was the truck on the ground the whole time
Ended up removing the shocks without raising the truck. Worked out quite well.
I used that same strut spacer for a tacoma on my chevy colorado, holes lined up perfectly
I 1000% regret trying to follow these instructions
Why? lol what did I do?
@@ChrisCustoms dick got stuck in upper control arm.
@@Chaarolls💀💀
Use towel on Jack to protect frame then drops frame on Jack stand😂
You didn’t have to lift the back to put the blocks ?
Do you experience any wheel/steering whobble when going appropriately 45-55 MPH? I have this issue and I was told that Toyota's racket and pinion steering is stressed because of the lift modification?
Don't know if this is true,thought I would reach out for some feedback.-Thanks
2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road/2" leveling kit.
Ian Peterson I experienced a slight steering wheel shake at 55mph but I have some BF Goodrich AT and I’ve seen reviews that those tires will cause the slight shake. But that’s my personal opinion. I’ve had the lift for some time now and have had no issues. I recently re-torqued all bolts just to ensure optimal security. Let me know if that helped!
Chris Customs Thanks for the info. I have the same tires in 32" I'm sure that's a contributing factor.
hi.. hows the update using the spacer lift after 3 years maybe?
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.
Hey man great video. People are pathetic. Obviously you are a DIY’er and it’s not going to be perfect. As am I and I’m about to tackle this same project tomorrow so watching your video was helpful.
The leveling kit bashers are even more pathetic. It’s all about your application. Just because you wear tennis shoes doesn’t mean you need to play tennis. You probably just like the look. Figure it out meatheads...
Thanks for the vid!
How did you spin the front shock absorber to fit the lower control arm due to the spacer changing the orientation?
I didn’t have to change orientation on my kit, but you can just use the same bar the shocks came with or a spanner wrench and spin it to the correct orientation of the lower control arm. I hope this helps!
I've had the same problem can't get it to line up with the control arm
@@jk-gb4vr stick a screwdriver on the bottom of the shock while being bolted at the top and turn it until you find the correct orientation.
Great video but why didn't you mention the torque on all of these nuts? How am I supposed to look all of these up?
Put a little effort into it....he’s shown you 95% of the job
@@marc9709 I did. I looked at another video and the guy listed all the torque specs. All I meant was that if he knew the torques he could have listed them. Just constructive criticism. But I did say "great video" didn't I?
Google it.
There's a torque spec sheet for every truck available online. I didn't even have to piece together my beat up old '96 Tacoma manual to access the list. Good luck to you.
Great video but how in the world do you get the lower ball screws and the sway arm to both line up? You don’t show either in the video, you just show it with them already in. I can get one or the other, but not both. What’s the solution?
Put a jack underneath the control arm and up you go until the sway bar link lines up to the bolt hole.
Shawn Moore I would do more research on putting in your leveling kit. This video is extremely misleading, too much unnecessary extra time, and too many unnecessary extra steps.
Am i the only one that noticed you didnt tighten your lugs in a cross pattern
I'm new to my 07 4runner. And it definitely could use this for sure. What's a good height for the spacers, and wheres the best place to buy them? Also a friend of mine has a 16 4runner with these spacers that he wants to give me for mine. His are from toytec. Would they fit on my 4runner? Thanks for any info you can give.
Ricardo DeSouza thanks for you comment. Unfortunately, the 3rd gen(yours) and the 4th gen(newer) have different shocks so they will not fit. If you’re interested in purchasing a kit similar to mine contact us at www.venumwheel.com
Are you using a torque wrench as a breaker bar?
Good call I saw that too! Also he was talking torque the bolts to spec and the first bolts he torques up are the studs and bolts for the spacer and he torques it to 60 ftlp's they are 8 mm bolts max torque on them are 45 ftlp's and he was worried about using a impact so he didn't strip the bolts?? Lol I just did the job on my truck.
Did you guys catch he was using a standard most likely 12 point socket and not an impact one too.
way too difficult to get the shock out and in, the bolts off the top of the strut, not very clear in video what to do when encountering any sort of difficulty, not everyone is working on a brand new truck
What issues are you having? The bolts should come off with some elbow strength if you’re having trouble. Keep in mind, this video was does over 4 years ago… what can I help you with so you get your at-home lift going bud?
Nice tutorial. I'm finishing the lift on my older Tacoma when the rest of the parts come in, thus my viewing here. People cry about ride comfort when they're lifting a truck. I guess they're trying to look cool instead of using the truck as a truck. If it's going to be a suburban parking lot ride, just keep it stock... it's not going to put more fuzz on your peaches. geez!
put 3 and 2 inch ,no vibration,iam very happy
I just did this lift to my 2016 3inch front 2 inch rear. What size tires did you go with. Looking to hopefully fit 285/70 R17.
I just got a Tacoma this is super useful, this was the first thing I wanted to do to it! Came across 2 things in research, removing the sway bar and discarding it, modding the CV axle boot by clamping it down further down the shaft with a hose clamp to avoid the folds from rubbing. Anyone got thoughts on these?
Removing the sway bar link allows each side to be moved independently, without influence from the other side. Removing it permanently changes handling on the highway, so be aware. The only thing not mentioned is that installing the lift block moves the lower bolt position compared to the control arm by 60 degrees, meaning the hole at the bottom doesn't line up. The bottom should twist to line up for the large bolt, and I'll find that out tomorrow when I install my lift.
@@petset77 mine didn’t line up either. Couldn’t do both the lower bolts and the sway arm as a result. Could get one line up but that made it so the other didn’t. What did you do to remedy this?
@@shawnmoore234, I found another link with the suggestion to install the strut 180 degrees from position of stock strut. It still didn't line up exactly, but it was close enough to rotate the lower end after the top is bolted in. Torque settings for all suspension components are listed on an online chart. Good luck.
@@petset77 thanks! Do you happen to have that link?
@@shawnmoore234 ...for the suggestion of rotating the new strut and spacer, I'm sorry to say I don't. I think it was in one of the Tacoma forums. For the torque settings, I have it all written down on a note pad somewhere (maybe still in my truck), but all I did was enter my truck and suspension torque settings in google search, and it came right up. Again, I'm honestly sorry I don't have that stuff in front of me (it was a few months ago), but it was easy to find online.
Hey budy, wich size of tires do you have because i have in mind 285 70 r17 but im not sure how mutch fo i have to lift..
Hi chris,yes i noticed so it is ok if only the front wheel to put the spacer i dont need to do something in rear?anyway thanks for reply
Allan Baldemor no, you should be ok. Good luck’!
Hi chris i got 35" front wheel and 38" rear how many inches of spacer do i need to place in front wheel? Thanks again
Allan Baldemor you need at least 3 inches of clearance for the front. You will also have to cut some of your front bumper and do the cab mount chop. This applies for anything larger than a 33” tire. Hope this helps! Watch my other video about the cab mount chop so you get an idea.
can you do a video on how to fix the abs and traction control after the lift.
You shouldn't have any issues with the ABS, or traction. The wires are long enough to make up the travel. What issues are you having?
I think you ripped your abs wire while installing your leveling kit.
I have traced wire from each wheel nothing unplugged, ripped, and I even have slack.
Michael W you may have ripped it internally when you unbolt the knuckle it usually falls and hangs on the brake line and abs wire. This happens if you dont disconnect the abs wire before unbolting the knuckle. Ive seen it happen. Best thing for you to do is have somebody read your abs trouble codes with a scan tool. It will show you exactly why your light is on.
Same procedure for a 08 Tacoma?
So the front spacer is 3"?
Great step by step DIY 👍👍. Can I ask what tire size are you running on those stock wheels?
Brian Bejado it’s stock size tires. 265/70/16
@@ChrisCustoms hello chris im riding ford ranger 265 65 r17 i want to add spacer it would be safe and comfy and ride will be the same thanks in advance
Do Da I purchased some 1.25” from Venum Wheel Accessories!
Allan Baldemor you’ll notice a slight roughness on the rear due to overextended leaf packs. But overall, still a comfortable ride. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Had a 3 / 1 lift, replace needle gear $535.00, Traction Control System causing loss of control in corners, tire rubbing, loss of power all gears, poor fuel economy that was a 2015 TRD, now have 2017 TRD....no lift, larger rims on same circumference tires - perfect
thank you for video, i will do my truck.
Are u using a torque wrench to lose the nuts .... hahahahah
I like it, good work👍
THANKS FOR DETAILS
This shows up under lowering kit install search.
My Ques: are the leveling kits a 1:1 ratio... This looks like a 2" level kit... will it raise the front end 2"...
Ya.
Chris where are you located?
Does it have any effect on the suspension when driving fast?? Any difference and also will this void warranty?
Abher 0212 I didn’t notice a difference in ride qualify just that the rear suspension stiffened up a bit. Warranty is voided when you cut anything. I kept my stock bolts and accessories in case I need to take it to the dealer. You’ll just have to revert the truck to stock. I hope this helps!
Good video where do you buy the kit ?
Domingo Martinez thanks! www.venumwheel.com
Great video, I ordered a 2.5" kit but the actual measurements of the spacer r not 2.5" they r 1"1/4? Do they not come the size they say?
It’s a 2:1 ratio. Therefore a 1.25” spacer on top of the strut will produce 2.5” of lift. Don’t question it because I don’t know the science of this but it’s just the magic of lift spacer
@@Roostsandboost 😆 🤣, yes I figured it out, thank u so much too..awesome!
Yes..whats funny is nobody says this detail in their CZcams videos lol..thanks man..;)
geometry.
You did say what height you achieved in the front but not in the rear.
Should be the same height
Don't need a leveling kit, you need a rear disc brake kit
Nice!. What is the tires and rims size?
Sam they're 16in stock wheels
Do u need an alignment after installing the spacers?
I did!
Yes you should get an alignment.
Yes
Does it void the warranty and what about the PCS sensor that was just recalled in the 2018 and 2019 Tacoma's ?
I was told , if I had a lift done , I would have to sign a waiver for the PCS sensor.
Yes, any mods you do will. But keep in mind that when you drive the truck is also moving up and down so obviously the sensor is to. They just say they won't to protect themselves from law suits incase you crash
@@goprozack4255 thanks , yea I totally understand this. 👍
it won't void the warranty on like a drivetrain warranty unless they can prove the leveling kit caused a failure or issue with the drivetrain. If u have warranty on like suspension or steering this will void automatically.
@@goprozack4255 Wrong, does not void and or effect the sensor I have a 4 and 5 in lift on my 2019 and nothing is wrong and did not void and warranty. I did have to sign paperwork on the sensor location releasing Toyota of responsibility.
Hey brother so I put this same kit on my Tacoma and now the uca is rubbing on the spring. So my question is does yours? If so what can we do to fix that? Aftermarket uca?
carlos ramos I went with aftermarket control uppers. Camburg racing got be exact.
Chris Customs how did those work out?
Do you need to do alignment after installation
Yes
Yes they correct everything to where it needs to be, just be sure to go right after installation
nope . let things settle and compress for a couple hundred miles then to alignment shop
Awesome thank you!!!
Hello, what measurements are the front increases?
About 2”
So were the spacers u used 3"? Or smaller?
They r 3" but nobody says that in their videos, I haven't put them on yet
Nice work 👍🏻
Did you have diff lowering spacers?
Steadfast Patriot I did, actually!
Chris Customs awesome vid, sorry for the dumb question but what do you mean diff lowering spacer?
Abel Aleman it’s some small CNC billet spacers that are installed on the existing transfer case bolts to keep the geometry of the transfer case. Basically, it levels out the transfer case with the new height of the truck. 🤘🏼
awesome video.. thanks... only people who don't videos bash or make dumb comments...
This will not work on a 2019 Tacoma. The spring hits the sway bar. No clearance. I found out the hard way
what are your suggestions? im doing mine this weekend
how'd it go
@@briancarpenter6413 we didnt have that issue, our only issue was a lot of rubbing because my buddy's tacoma isnt 4x4. he ended up taking it to a shop to dremel where it was rubbing. If it was a 4x4 it would have been good.
So what did you do?
Is there an update on this? How’s your truck now?
It's great! I decided to upgrade my suspension and went with King Shocks all around.
Would i void my extended warranty if i do this to my truck?
michael dev I think anything you do that’s not dealer related voids the warranty. I’m not too sure, though.
@@ChrisCustoms No, if something goes wrong with the truck, and that problem can be traced back to the modification, it will void your warranty. If the problem was not caused by the mod, you're still covered.
Once the kit was installed what tire size did you end up going with?
275/70/17
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@@cherrygodinez6427 33s
Will I need to get an alignment done afterwards? Or is that the point t of marking the camber bolts?
P K my recommendation, yes you’ll need an alignment. Your local Toyota dealer can do it for you under $130.
Really appreciate the video. Thinking about lifting my Taco
What size lift kit did you use?
Ryan Hensley I used a 2 front and 1.5 rear
what is the total height of the truck with that lift ?
Seann Evans I don’t recall anymore sorry, I finally upgraded to King Shocks!
This kit doesn’t require the diff drop kit?
Robert Ochoa it does, actually. I failed to include it, however, it’s fairly simple to install. It’s two 5mm washers that go in between the frame, and the diff bolts. Hope this helps! 🙏🏼
Sweet I’ll order it as well that way I can do both same time. Thanks for the reply
Stock is rock.
This might sound like a dumb question, but Why the U bolts if is just a leveling kit ?
With the spacer the old u bolt is not long enough, so the kit includes a longer u bolt to make up the difference of space created by the spacer.
It’s a level lift. 3 inches in the front 1.5 in the rear
Nice video 👍
Thanks for the visit!
Nice video!
How much lift will it need to run 35’s?
Motorcycle Michael at least 3 inches up on the front, and you might still have to do a CMC( can mount chop).
Cab Mount Chop
Are Quick lift and leveling kit the same? Cause here in the Philippines every shop that I ask about lifting the truck, they say that quick lift will ruin the under chassis parts so they are telling me that if I want the truck to be lifted I must go for the suspension lift cause they say its the only correct way to do it. Thoughts about it man? Thanks!
From the sound of it, I'm not too sure. but a leveling kit won't damage your vehicle as long as you're not raising it more than what your ball joint can handle. In my case, I only went up 2 inches out in the front and 1.5" in the rear. Never have I had an issue with the "level kit". I hope this helps. And thank you for the view! Much appreciate your support.
spacer lift will not damage anything, might bottom out bump stop in extreme off road wheeling, Shops just want to sell you and upgrade to higher$$$ amount. Suspension lift is alot better though , but not necessary if you are doing daily driving and some moderate dirt trails.