How to lift a TRD PRO (a bit) w/ stock suspension

i put my 285/75/16 KM3's on 2 months before the Revtek 427AP lift no rub even wheel'n.

 

I used these on my SR5 for a 1.5" lift up front. They work just fine! You will need a cutoff wheel for the studs to make them flush and fit.

Pretty cool to find out these work on a PRO. They make the install SUPER EASY!

 

Yeah I had to cut the studs to sit level with the spacers. I figure these will be fine until I get some ADS/Fox/King coilovers later on. They seem to be working great so far. I always loved the Pro’s but I thought they just sat a little too low for my taste.

Btw I just wanted to clarify that I didn’t come in here to shit on the Revtek spacers. But some people might not like the way they ride so I just wanted to share what I did.

 

Hey what did you do in the rear? I still have the single 1.5” add a leaf from the Revtek kit but was considering swapping it out for a 3 leaf progressive add a leaf. How’s the front setup...still working good for you?

 

I actually have air bags in the rear. I put them in for leveling the truck while towing last year, so for the time being, they're pumped up enough to keep the truck level with the front. I have some blocks to install back there, but waiting until spring time. That will take some stress off of the air bags.

For the front, it's good. It feels a little bit stiffer than stock, which it really shouldn't, but it does. Then again that could just be the fact that I put my aftermarket wheels and tires on that are 10 ply. I have some rubbing issues to take care of. Once in a while when turning the wheel I'm getting a small clunk, so I wonder if the stock upper ball joint isn't quite up to the task of this much lift. Considering getting some some aftermarket UCAs.

 

For those with spacers... any issues? I am about to buy a 2/2 spacer set from Supreme:

$200 Supreme Suspensions - 2" Front + 2" Rear Lift Kit for 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma 2WD / 4WD - High-Strength Steel Full Suspension Lift Kit

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V7GHKAE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=AA4645M9FHJV2&psc=1

 

I like mine but thought only Revtek made spacers for the pro

 

Others in this thread are using generic spacers on Pros. I guess I can always return it...

 

I guess you'll be the genie pig on those ones! Never know till you try.

 

Well the supreme spacers are on the way. I will update next week.

 

See my signature and posts regarding lift

 

Are you wanting to level the truck or keep the same factory rake?

 

I installed the supreme 2.5 strut spacer on the front with sway bar spacers. On the rear is Scitoo 2” block kit. Everything fit fine. Getting new Falkens now.

 

Well now we all know that Revtek isn’t the only kit out there thanks keep us updated

 

Supreme kit installed and looks good. Now it looks like I need the ECGS bushing...

 

I noticed that your front driver side wheel looks a little pigeon toed, Will the bushing help with that? I’m wanting to lift my truck a small amount but was curious if my wheels are gonna do the same thing.

 

Are you talking about the positive camber? You'll need an upper control arm that can adjust your camber to fix that. I have SPC UCAs and have my camber set to about 0'.

 

You have to get an alignment done after installing a lift. The alignment will straighten out the wheels and steering again. The bushing has no impact on alignment at all. It is located inside the front differential, not the suspension.

 

10/4 appreciate the feedback guys!

 

The photo is a little deceiving. I am on a slope. The truck has already been re-aligned in this photo. It drives great. It has slightly more body roll in the corners because the CG is raised.
I went with the 2.5" lift in the front hoping to avoid the ECGS bushing. I can feel a slight growl in the front but it is not noticeable above 50mph. 4X4 makes it go away.
I would guess a 1.5-2" might avoid it.