Toyotec Ultimate Lift question?

Does the kit come with everything I need for a DCLB TRD Sport. And the add a leaf? 2 inch would be level and 1.5 inch would be bro status??

Thanks

 

Put this on my 09 access cab. Kit complete with every thing. Add a leaf seemed to raise truck up more than front. I like the back higher than the front anyway. Definitely rides better than stock. Mine is tacoma base. Don't know what springs you have.

 

IMO, no it does not come with everything you need. You will need adjustable upper control arms in order to get the proper alignment, contrary to what Toytec tells you. ( if you install them at the pre set height)

I have had this kit for 3 years and just recently took it off. I admit I bought this when I knew little about Tacoma suspension options, and I am still very far from any sort of expert. IMO this is way too much $ for what you get. After it is all said and done you will have $1600 in it before any installation or alignment costs, all for Bilstein 5100s.

Many members have said the same thing about my current setup, so take that into consideration too.

For that kind of $ you could get the stage 1 icon setup which I am sure most people would agree is better.

I went with the Baja suspension which gives you right at two inches of lift for $1500. With this kit no adjustable uca's are required, no drop brackets, no vibration issues, no vsc issues, etc...but like I said there are many members who will have other opinions on this kit.

 

I totally agree with the above opinion. I also bought the ULK and regret it, not only on a price point but mainly for the fact of Toy Tec's piss poor and lousy customer service. I have an oil leaking blown rear billy and since it was still in the warranty period from Toy Tec I contacted them about it and they pretty much told me that the shock is supposed to leak oil and to basically piss off because they won't do anything for me. Toy Tec will never ever get another penny from me and I will let everyone and anyone who wants to know, about their shitty piss poor lousy customer service.

 

+1.

I forgot to mention that it rides rough and the rear shocks it comes with seem to be too short.

 

This is the lift I got. A big reason for me was if I may want to update the leaf springs. The coils are adjustable with spanner wrench. If you have rake, all you have to do is adjust.

 

There have been posts about this issue before, and the problem sounds like bilstein, not toytec. Toytec has to honor the warranty what bilstein says, which says that shock leakage is normal. Do i agree with it? No. Does toytec? I dont know. If toytec does not believe the warranty is of good quality they should stop selling the product.

I have the ULK and got it for the adjustability up front and like it. If i had to do it over again i probably wouldve shelled out a bit more and gone with an icon or fox setup, but the ulk has not done bad for me to date.

 

I agree with you, but on the other hand they should try a little harder than just saying "that's Bilstein's warranty, you are shit out of luck" Now not in those specific words, but almost.

 

Ill touch on this a little.

We sell Bilstein, they are a great shock for the price and performance you get! They should not leak, no shock should leak. If it does, the seals are bad, or there is no charge in it. End of story. You may have some initial residue from assembly and quality testing, but straight leaking, no.

Bilstein used to allow the retailer to handle warranty issues for the end user (you guys). But about 3 years ago it got taken away. Now, you have to go direct through Bilstein, by send your shock in, which in turn makes you have to run with no shock, or buy another and wait for them to reimburse you. At that point they already sold you another shock.

But again, 5100's are great shock for the price. Now, they are meant to be used with stock coils with the stock coil rate and length to give the best ride and life of the shock, that's what they are set up and internally valved for. We don't sell aftermarket springs with them or any combo of the sort as we believe in the best ride possible.

After all said and done, like stated above, if you don't want to keep your stock coils and 5100's you could have went Icon/Fox stage 1 and been cheaper and a MUCH better ride, rebuildable shock, progressive coil, and customer service direct from the retailer.

Sometimes we take a lot of flack for not selling certain shocks, spacers or lifts, but we do this for a reason, we want you to spend your hard earned $$$ on something that will not only last, but improve your ride quality and be a purchase your happy with for years to come.

 

DAMN IT!!!!! I just purchased this lift!

 

Don't worry about it too much. It's just shocks, you can replace (upgrade) them after a couple of years.

Or you can take a small hit and sell it.

 

Yeah... I hope its not that bad. but if it is I guess I'll be dropping some cash for an upgrade...

 

Thanks for all the reply's fellas. I am new to the whole truck life. I have been building my 05 evo 8 since I bought it, and i am ready for a new project. I have been prowling the build threads alot, and I am learning alot. I did not know just wanting a 3inch lift could be so troublesome.

 

It's just that there are SO many ways to get that 3", but only a few of them are the right way to do it.

 

i have this kit and i have been very happy with it. i also opted for the total chaos UCA's to get a good alignment. i have had this kit on my truck for almost 3 years and i havent had any issues.

 

I would have to agree with this. I'm fortunate I bought a used ULK from a member on TW and got a good deal. I have the coilovers crank to try and achieve close to three inches of lift and in return it made the ride very stiff up front.

In the rear I have Dakar leaf springs but like Brandon mentioned it seems as the the rear shocks are too short. Not sure just my opinion.

Thinking about remove the ULK and going with old man emu lift kit with heavy front shocks as I now have a plate bumper and winch.

 

I am also in this same boat, I would like to go with a 3inch lift and also level it out. Primary goal is a better stance and to be able to use larger tires without any clearance issues. What are those 3 best options? My biggest concerne would be the ride quality, I don't want any loss in that at all if possible

 

Icon/Fox/King Coil overs. The big 3. Those will be the best ride quality. Stock ride usually better than stock.

Icon Stage 1 with a UCA is the way to go.

 

I was looking @ the ICON stage 1 setup. Is this a complete setup? or is there other things I would need to complete it. Its just shock, coilover right? So am I still going to need an aal or something??

 

+1 .... What's in the stage 1 kit? Is this just for the front suspension? Whats UCA? Is there a website that sells this kit?