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What you need to know about lifting a 2016 Tacoma - Presented by Toytec Lifts

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Toytec Lifts, Oct 14, 2015.

  1. Nov 29, 2015 at 9:22 PM
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    Craigski

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    Nice! What wheels are those?
     
  2. Nov 29, 2015 at 9:25 PM
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    Thanks. Still running factory TRD Offroad 16" rims and factory 265/70R16 tires.
     
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  3. Nov 29, 2015 at 10:57 PM
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    So on the '16s you need to cut the upper control arm bolts in order to remove them then install the new bolts in the opposite direction? I notice that it looks like bending the sheet metal (like for the '05-'15) still isn't enough to remove the bolt.
     
  4. Nov 29, 2015 at 10:58 PM
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    JerryTaco

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    Only passenger side needs to be cut and reinstalled in the opposite direction. Drivers side comes out pretty easily
     
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  5. Nov 29, 2015 at 11:00 PM
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    Where do you order the bolt?
     
  6. Nov 29, 2015 at 11:31 PM
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    Is that to install an after market UCA ?
    I took out the bolt on my passenger side and just re installed it once my coilover was in.
     
  7. Nov 29, 2015 at 11:54 PM
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    B.Richards

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    Yes.
     
  8. Nov 30, 2015 at 12:06 AM
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  9. Nov 30, 2015 at 5:59 AM
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    Maybe some manufacturing variation, but I didn't have to cut any bolts. The passenger side was a lot more time consuming to bend, reason is a fluid reservoir bracket is spot welded right above place to bend. I used some ten inch vice grips to bend, and knocked it out with a short punch and mallet.
     
  10. Nov 30, 2015 at 6:32 AM
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  11. Nov 30, 2015 at 7:06 AM
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    Thanks. One neighborhood west of Circle G, Alta Mira.
     
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  12. Nov 30, 2015 at 7:31 AM
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  13. Nov 30, 2015 at 7:54 AM
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    No UCA's. This is the pre assembled kit from Toytec, so I couldn't tell you what they 5100's are set at. Ride is a little more firm than stock, but much more stable and very comfortable.
     
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  14. Nov 30, 2015 at 5:21 PM
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    I didn't even try to bend sheet metal, just saw they weren't going to slide right out and decided to cut them.
     
  15. Nov 30, 2015 at 7:59 PM
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  16. Dec 1, 2015 at 3:54 AM
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    I was quoted $749 from 4 Wheel Parts here in town for front and back 5100s, labor and alignment. Seems pretty close.
     
  17. Dec 1, 2015 at 8:46 AM
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    3rdGenConvert

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    Oh great! Does that mean that this lift I purchased won't work? Sorry if someone already asked; I searched and didn't see this lift specifically.

    pro_comp_3rd_gen_cfe0f0f4de4b80b7afe24b880fea225ce4e2ac62.jpg
     
  18. Dec 1, 2015 at 9:32 AM
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    Toytec Lifts

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    Physically, yes it should fit. I do not anticipate you getting a full 3 inches of lift from it though.
     
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  19. Dec 1, 2015 at 9:50 AM
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    Thanks for the quick reply.
     
  20. Dec 1, 2015 at 10:53 AM
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    image.jpg image.jpg HELPPP!! How much droop should a wheel have with a normal 3" lift ,, looks like I have 0 !! Clearly not enough ,, shock is stroked out at this point in pic :(( F&&$&&&@$@@"@&$
     
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