Replacing the spacers

Bro the guy had a 2007 Tacoma he lifted, and he didn't think it would be louder and it turned out to be a bad wheel bearing. Yes, if you are saying that there is more wear being put on his vehicle because his giant tires and big lift you are correct. Honestly though, his wheel bearings were near the end of there lifetime anyway. It was time. Nothing lasts forever. Anyway, I've made my case, you've made yours, we can agree to disagree. I have been offroading my entire life and have seen TONS of failures on the trails, I would not attribute anymore than 20% of them to improper lifts. I've repeatedly said there is no 1 size fits all kit. If you are aggressively offroading, you are correct this lift kit is not the correct one. Most people are not doing that, and the vast majority of people actually overbuild and overspend. I say, save your money, and buy the right lift for your specific use. You can upgrade as things break as well. This is actually kinda healthy in because you learn exactly what you want/need. You don't like the current build because your in too deep? Sell the truck and restart fresh with a new one. Easy. Anyway. Happy wheeling! I've spent enough time on this forum for today!

 

The first issue he talked about, his driveline angle (and length), is what I discussed earlier. You've drastically changed the angle of both your driveshafts, and no kit I've seen comes with a longer driveshaft or axle shims to correct the pinion angle. You're lucky to get a carrier bearing drop block. The RC kit the OP is talking about doesn't do anything do address driveshaft angles, i.e. vibes + increased wear and tear.

(bolded) I agree with this 100%. I have a whole diatribe on my build thread about the whole "buy once cry once" thing, and how that doesn't always apply, and you can easily waste money because someone told you that you "need" 2.5" resi coilovers. You should always buy the best you can afford to achieve your desired results, but that doesn't have to mean buying $2000 coilovers. Most people don't even use their stock trucks to their full abilities.

I think the problem with "starting" with a 6" kit is the fact you're cutting off a cross member to do it, which pretty much prevents you from further modifying your truck or replacing parts with a higher end suspension system (i.e. 3" lift system with 2.5 coilovers, or long travel, etc...).

I would argue that starting from the other end of the spectrum is better. Start with a small lift that has minimal modifications to drivetrain etc, and just some decent 31" all terrains. No need to jump right in to 35's. Hell, my #1 adviceto newbs is to just get out there and wheel with your stock truck. Just bring some tools and an air compressor with you.

Admittedly we are getting off topic since OP is more interested in looks... If you only have $800 to spend of a lift, I would (and have) argued that the money would be better spent on a 3" lift (can easily be done for less than $800), where you'll have more money for better tires, nicer wheels, etc...

 

If you re-watch the video, I'm fairly certain he states that "it turns out the vibe was my wheel bearing" and then goes in to talk about his CV shaft going out too. If you read the comments everyone is saying what I said. Lol Anyway, it doesn't matter. It's all speculation. I would argue his parts were already on there way out anyway, and the lift just sped up the process. It's an older truck. Also if RC were as bad as you say they are there would be way more people posting their broken trucks blaming RC and the company would not be returned to over and over. I've owned 3 kits from them, never had an issue. Most people who talk bad about them have never even used them. In my experience those who have used them, they usually say good things about them. The vast majority of lift kits come with a shim to correct the drive shaft angles if that is something that is needed. These kits are built by engineers, not in someone's backyard lol

 

(bolded) so you do admit these lifts increase wear and tear. Interesting...


People say good things about harbor freight welders, and the 737MAX was built by engineers, too.

 

And Boeing is still leading the Aviation industry, as well as harbor freight still is a huge successful company that produces fantastic hobby level tools.

And did you ever notice that non of the planes that have crashed (737 Max or not) have been piloted by Americans? Or work for American (United States) owned airlines? Maybe operator error combined with a design flaw.

 

And yes I have stated that several times. Big tires, wheels and modifying your suspension in any way leads to increased wear. This includes your 2.5-3" lift kits brother. Sad, but it is part of the territory.