Poll: Who installed your lift???

I think I could have done it myself if I had all the tools

 

Does anyone think Toyota would void my "included" lifetime drivetrain warranty if I went ahead with the ecgs bushing. That is what is also holding me from lifting it.

 

To be fair I have not, and won't be, lifting. But since I've done full changes on other vehicles, I'd do it on a Tacoma. No struts, not particularly complex.

If you've not done such before, it is good to have a successful seasoned person at your side, at least to coach.

 

There's no place for myself and a TW buddy .

 

one sec!

 

Cool

 

Exactly what I did . Ordered loaded fronts .

 

Do it yourself then you can save the labor cost, move up to a 3" lift and get the UCA's.

 

New UCA's if under 3" you don't have to add ...but I guess you don't have to do a lot of things ???
Get the UCA's you'll be happy you did .

 

I thought we were saving the monies from self install so we could add another inch to be able to buy the UCA's you will.

 

You could post for some TW friends in your area to help out,I always pay in beer and steaks or burgers,that's the standard buddy currency where I'm from lol

 

Yes , and if your going with bigger wheels the UCAs will help with the alignment.

 

X2 on this. Man knows his stuff and gets the job done right.

 

I paid $1000 for the QuikLift-installed with an alignment. Still running the stock UCA's, no tire wear probs or pulling. I've only gone up to 265/75/16's as I got a deal on the Toyo's.....$83/tire after it was all said and done. My Dakar's I installed, 3 hours with the proper place and tools.

 

I was going to get some help from TW members in Austin when installing mine, but I decided to just tackle it myself since I have another taco for my daily driver. I literally have never wrenched on my truck prior to this, but I must say there's really not much to it if you have the right tools and do your research ahead of time. I replaced my coil assemblies and UCAs. Started out slow, but by the time I got to the other side it was moving along pretty quickly. All I paid for was the parts and 87.50 to get an alignment! If youre hesitant about tackling a job like this but you're somewhat mechanically inclined and have another daily driver, I say go for it. The money you save and the experience you gain from doing it are definitely worth the effort.

 

Every mod on my truck and my wife's 4Runner was done in my garage, and I've helped lots of local members with theirs, and they have given me a hand when I was in need of it.

Build threads for both below.

 

I do all my own work.