Toyota TRD OEM lift kit

I found a dealer online that sold shocks only $400

 

You could buy the 1/4" shim from Headstrong offroad or other vendors to put on top the drivers side coilover assembly to raise it 1/2" and compensate for the tacoma lean and switch to 1 1/2' rear blocks or an AAL for the rear.

285's shouldnt be a problem depending on what wheel width and offset you go with. Ive seen it done with that lift a few times on here and on FB groups.

 

From what I’ve read, taco lean only impacts aftermarket lifts since the oem spring rates are supposed to compensate for it.

 

I used it on mine and Im using the stock springs. Rear still has some lean.

 

is this what you're referring to for the driver's side?
https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p31/HS_1/4"_Top_Plate_Spacer_-_TT05514-TPS.html

And do you think fixing the lean up front will carry over to the rear?

 

Yep thats it. It can raise the rear some but not as much as the front. I would say take some measurements now to see where u are. From the ground to the center of fender flare and from the wheel hub center up the fender flare.

 

Both the front and rear driver sides are .5 lower. I might just go with the front 1/4 top spacer and hope that raises the rear a tad.

On another note, I noticed when driving around 40mph, I hear a pulsing vibration noise every second. This is immediately after the lift install. Don't notice it going highway speeds. Anyone have any idea what it could be? I really didn't have a good experience with this particular dealer so kinda don't wanna take it back. Are labor warranties only good for a specific dealer or can I take it to another one?

 

I feel like I’m going to be blasted for this, but what is the Taco Lean?

 

Noob here as well, but my understanding is the battery, the driver and the gas tank are all on the drivers side, causing the truck to want to lean that way.

 

Interesting. Thanks for the info. I’ve never visually noticed it.

 

Id never heard of it until coming here. If Im not mistaken, Toyota took this into account so the factory suspension is designed to counteract it. I guess it becomes a thing with after market lifts.

 

How many miles are on ur truck now? Would u consider it a shudder?

 

About 7K. No not a shudder, more like a low level vibration/buzzing. Almost like pulsing tires.

 

Did a bit more reading about others having a vibration issue. It seems I can fix it by either dropping the carrier bearing or installing a 1 degree shim in the rear. The dealer should take care of this right? I don't have much confidence they are aware of these issues or really know what they're doing.

 

Check ur truck. My offroad came with shims from the factory.

 

sorry i am new to trucks as ive always had cars, but the shocks you have in your album along with these AALs, do you happen to know how much lift you gained over stock? i have a DCSB sport and been looking at the TRD full kit, but this route seems quite a bit cheaper.

thanks!

 

No shim

 

Also took some measurements and the rear drivers side is the biggest difference. Front driver is about .25 inches lower which I’m fine with. The rear driver side is almost .75 inches lower than the other side. I’m hoping a 1/2 inch axle shim will help close the gap although not perfect.

 

@N3FOLMike what was the offset on your 285s? I just got the new electric lime with TRD lift and have 285/75/16s to go on the TRD rims

 

@Cudmore89 My rims have 'Zero' offset.