Tool list for 3rd gen

So after some contemplation I think I'm going to be installing my suspension myself.

I saw the stickys with some tool lists but wanted to make sure the tools are all the same for 3rd gen?

I need to buy Jacks for this as the ones I own are definetly too light duty. What rating should the jacks be for a DCLB 2016? And how many should I realistically need? 3?

Also I've heard you need to cut bolts off for a uca install. Is this true?

 

I think you need 14, 17, and 19mm wrenches/sockets for the install.

You don't need to cut the UCA bolt but if you don't you need to bend some sheet metal out of the way.

I personally cut the UCA bolt and then re-installed from back to front and it was much easier than bending in my opinion.

I use 6 ton jack stands and a 3 ton jack

 

Which kinds? The holders or the the ones with the long handle that you can control how slowly it drops? 2 6 tons and 1 3 ton?

Excuse my lack of knowledge, I don't know the different jack names.

 

Check out @smitty99 's thread. Pretty much everything you would want to know for a first time suspension tackle with detailed breakdowns of tools and methods required.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...112-5160-with-3-leaf-aal-for-1-5-lift.486379/

 

Gotcha. Good info for the torque wrenches on that. Do you know the jack specs/types?

 

There are jacks and jack stands. Jacks do the actual lifting of the vehicle, and one rated for 3 ton is good.

Then there are jack stands which are stationary things that hold the truck in place once lifted up. 3 tons work, but are pretty short. 6 tons are much better since they can hold up the higher truck.

 

2 ton will even work, but usually the higher the rating, the wider and taller they get. You need the height. Regular jackstands won't get high enough and things get dangerous when the extensions are maxed out and the truck teeters on the stands.

 

OK ok. So what height should I be looking for? Obviously higher is better but is 23 inches enough for the Jack stands?

Edit: the jack im looking out maxes at 21 inches, so the stands would be 21 as well.

 

I don't know the height off the top of my head. I just know 3 tons are too short and 6 tons are perfect.

 

Ok so I have torque wrenches and jacks/stands on my Amazon cart. I have wrench and socket sets already.

Is the impact wrench smitty mentioned for the tires?

 

Do you have a harbor freight near you? Stuff is a lot cheaper there. Most of my tools are from there, and they do great. I have their jack, jack stands, torque wrench, impact sockets, ratchet, ratcheting wrenches, etc and they all work great.

 

Since you said you are somewhat unfamiliar with jacks, I just want to make sure you know that you should never get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack. Make sure you have the truck sitting on properly placed jack stands and release the pressure on the jack. I also prefer to push the truck around once it is on the stands to make sure it is secure and not rocking on a badly placed stand (the jack moves in an arc and can sometimes slightly tip over a stand when lowering).

Might be needless to say but its an very common mistake when guys are first getting into the hobby. I know a guy that lost his leg when the jack hydraulics gave out and car pinned his leg between ground and catalytic converter. Car was running for some reason and it cooked his leg down to the bone..

 

Excellent advice!

 

Looks like impact is just for lug nuts on wheels. If you don't already have an air compressor and impact gun, I would hold off on those for now. A pipe slid over your ratchet will work plenty well to get those stubborn bolts. I'd spend the money instead on 2 full sets of metric wrenches and a full set of sockets in 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" drives. Like EatSleepTacos said, HarborFreight will get you first outfitted much quicker and cheaper. Spend the money on the good stuff once you have an appreciation for the cheap.

 

Didn't read all the replies but for what you'll be doing, get everything at harbor freight. Get the 3 ton jack and a 4x4 block of wood for an extra few inches. That's how I do mine. For the jack stands I think I have the 6 ton ones? I'd have to check when I get home. 4 is ideal because stability.

 

Greatly appreciate the advice. I was simply not familiar with the terminology but it's always good to keep that stuff in perspective. I wish I had a lift.

 

Unfortunately the closest harbor freight is about an hour and a half. But I make a trip close to it once a week so maybe I'll stop by there instead.

 

I highly recommend it. That way you won't spend an arm and a leg on tools only to find you hate working on trucks.

 

Absolutely, better safe than sorry.

I wish I had a lift too, it'll seriously cut hours out of some work. Unfortunately my ceiling height is too short and wife won't let me build a second shop.

 

Worth it. It'll save you several hundred bucks if you are just starting out.