2 inch Lift Kit

Just wondering what all you need when lifting a 2016 DR5 Tacoma. I know that u-joint reinforcements but are there any other recommendations?

 

It depends highly on the details of your lift and your intended use. Give us more information.

I’ve never heard of u-joint reinforcements.

For what’s it’s worth, this is the kit I installed except mine did not come with brake lines. They must have added that since I bought mine.

https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/s...r_2005__Toyota_Tacoma_(KING05LVL1-DAKAR).html

 

I did 1.5in with this and could have easily have gone higher with the same parts:
-- Bilstein 5100 fronts
-- Stock springs
-- Bilstein 5125 extended travel rears
-- Icon RXT packs on Option 1
-- Front diff bushiing
-- 1/4in or 3/8in carrier bearing shims

Check with HotshotOffroad.com / @memario1214 for the parts.

 

Good list. The only thing I would add is 2-3 degree axle shims might be needed. I did the carrier bearing drop and still had vibes so I added shims when I reinstalled the stock overload for a little extra height and they completely eliminated the vibes.

If doing the lift install yourself you'll need:
-Jack
-Jackstands (6 ton are ideal for the height needed, plus the extra strength is worth it)
-Wheels chocks
-Sockets
-Ratchet, breaker bar, torque wrench (impact will make life easier)
-Spring compressor if not having your springs preassembled (can rent this from autozone/advance for free). You can also use the jack to compress the spring as you mount it, there's a few videos showing how but it might be a bit sketchy
Assorted wrenches
-A friend makes the rear end much easier

 

Thanks!

Good point!




I had slight vibes taking off in 1st gear that the carrier bearing shims solved for me.

 

2/1" Bilstein 5100 is the best bang for the buck. Bilstein even recommends you keep the stock coils up front.

u-joint reinforcements??????