Installing a lift kit

Hey yall,
I have a 2013 Tacoma and have been toying with the notion of putting a 3 inch lift kit and 35 inch tires on. I have done some work on my truck...changing the oil and rotating the tires...if I decide to do the work exactly what tools will I need to get? Also what kind of lift kit is best for my truck. Any help is appreciated.

 

Research, that's how I figured my lift out.

Tools needed: ratchets, sockets, wrenches, jack, jack stands, c clamps, other clamps, maybe a strut compressor, and other little small things I forgot.

 

For tires I'd stay in the 33" range

 

This. Unless you wanna cut and trim a lot. And regear.

 

i would highly recommend a air compressor and impact wrench for one.

 

Thanks for the responses.

 

What lift are you thinking on putting?

 

I was looking at the lifts by ToyTec but I haven't made a definite decision yet. Still researching it.

 

sockets: 22mm, 14mm, 19mm, 12mm, 17mm?
ratchets 3/8 and 1/2
open end wrenches in 14mm and 19mm
torque wrenches
C-clamps
Impact gun will help a lot (especially if you are using a rented spring compressor)

I think those are the tools I used.

I didnt have super high jack stands, so I got 4x6 wood blocks to place under my jack stands rather than putthing them on the highest setting. Also needed to put a 4x4 on my floor jack to get the truck up high enough after the lift to put the wheels back on.

 

I would look into icon. www.iconvehicledynamics.com

Also check out http://downsouthmotorsports.com/

Allpro

 

Thanks yall...I will definitely take a look at those links.

 

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