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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Derek G, Oct 28, 2016.

  1. Oct 28, 2016 at 8:55 AM
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    Derek G

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    I need a link to some good lift installation instructions. I plan on tackling this over the weekend. Yes, I've searched but being that "lift" and "installation" is in just a about every thread I wasn't having much luck. Thanks and off to buy an impact gun.
     
  2. Oct 28, 2016 at 9:01 AM
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  3. Oct 28, 2016 at 9:04 AM
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    Thank you. Haven't been on here much lately after I got the ban hammer on the FB page for no know reason.
     
  4. Oct 28, 2016 at 9:04 AM
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    I've got a dewalt 20v cordless impact and it's pretty much the best investment I've ever made
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2016 at 9:06 AM
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    That is exactly the one I'm picking up. Plan to keep in the truck for my overland excursions. I still have to say my ARB fridge was my best investment
     
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    The FB page is a shitshow lol, and it's not related to the forum at all (it wasn't created and isn't run by the same people, someone random started it). Just FYI, the forum here is a much better place to hang out :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Oct 28, 2016 at 10:31 AM
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    Good luck. What setup did you get? please post pics after
     
  8. Oct 28, 2016 at 11:31 AM
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    Good luck. If you ever have to deal with ICON's customer service, my early condolences to you.
     
  9. Nov 11, 2016 at 6:12 AM
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    Well? How did it go?
     
  10. Nov 11, 2016 at 6:17 AM
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    There are instruction in the box. They work perfectly. It does say to strike the tie rod with a hammer to get it out. That didn't work for me. This is what I used:

    IMG_0995.jpg

    That's the only special tool I needed

    Doing both sides at the same time helped a lot because of the sway bar.

    Remove the splash shield (skid plate) first.

    You should only need a 14mm, 17mm, 19mm sockets and wrenches.
     
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  11. Nov 11, 2016 at 6:23 AM
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    Did you do UCA's also?
     
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    It's got a cop motor, a 440-cubic-inch plant. It's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas.
    Coilovers are easy. UCAs can be a bit of a pain. I ended up taking the battery tray out so i could get to the wire bundle nut easier. the passenger side is even tighter, but you don't have to cut the bolt like I have seen someone say. Just bend the body back as much as you can and hammer it out. the you can put it back in the other way. leafs are pretty self explanatory just be aware of keeping your thrust angle the same.


    And I love my brushless 20v dewalt impact
     
  13. Nov 11, 2016 at 7:30 AM
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    Thanks. I have a DeWalt pneumatic impact wrench. I've been waiting for my old 18v Dewalt kit to bite the dust but it just wont give up! The newer 20v stuff is super nice.
     
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    It's got a cop motor, a 440-cubic-inch plant. It's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas.
    My 18v batteries died and instead of buying new ones i went for the 20v drill/impact combo for not much more
     
  15. Nov 11, 2016 at 8:45 AM
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    Really? I've emailed them a bunch of questions before and after my lift install. Replies are really helpful and I get a response within an hour every time.

    On the subject, it's not too hard. I just did my stage 5 two nights after work. Maybe 6 hours total. I'd say almost two of those were the bump stops.

    Tips I can give, you don't need to take the tie rod ends off. I don't know why people do this. There is plenty of room leaving them installed. And if you have a sawzall just cut the bolts. I started bending sheetmetal but just thought about what I was doing (after trying to get the bolt out) and gave up and just cut the bolt. I think it's faster and easier that way.
     
  16. Nov 11, 2016 at 9:28 AM
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    Sheetmetal? bolts? sawzall? for coilovers?
     
  17. Nov 11, 2016 at 9:35 AM
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    Wait....disregard that part of my post. That's if you are also installing upper control arms. My mistake.

    But I still stick by the tie rod part. :)
     
  18. Nov 11, 2016 at 9:48 AM
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    Thanks for the clarification . I was a little nervous for a minute. lol:)
     
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    That's what I did!
     

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