Canadian Made Tacos Not Compatible with OEM Lift Kit???

I called my local dealership today to price out the OEM Lift Kit. They asked me my VIN, which is normal. Then they told me that since my Taco was made in Canada, the OEM Lift Kit may not fit my truck. Has anyone heard this before? Is the parts guy pulling my chain???

 

Its not Canadian made. They are made at a plant outside of San Antonio, Texas.

Suspension is the same from.2005 onwards for 4 wheel drive.

 

Well there's your first problem. There are better options my friend.

 

I thought Tacoma’s were manufactured in Texas and Mexico?

 

Toyota never made a Tacoma in Canada, the guy at the dealership doesn't know what he is talking about.

 

What’s your VIN start with?
That’ll tell you what you need to know.

 

I was considering the OEM Lift Kit since it comes with PRO grill. But you are right, there are better options out there.

 

I just checked my sticker and it says, "Final Assembly Point: Guanajuato, Mexico." The parts guy is wrong. Making a mental note NOT to go there ever.

 

Here's one part of the story. See @Saeros 's other posts in that thread:

 

Yeah only rav4 and lexus rx is manufactured in Canada. Wonder why his system thought yours was from Canada.

 

3rd gens have a different spring rate, they sit about 1" higher. New motor etc is heavier and they are a bit more level OE.

 

I know you checked your sticker - in the future, you can just plug your VIN in here: https://www.toyota.com/owners/my-vehicle/vehicle-specification
and it will give you all the original information. I use this all the time while shopping for new trucks to see what they are optioned with.

 

We need a spittin' emoji.

 

To expand on that, Toyota has only certified this for certain wheelbase or truck configurations.

 

Should've hung up and then called the sales department immediately. Say you're selling a one of a kind, Made in Canada, Tacoma. You want $60k, won't accept anything lower. Only 1 in the whole world. Tell them to talk with that parts guy for the details on truck.

 

Spoiler

 

DeVito is just a legend. I need to watch that show someday.

 

Show is awesome. Highly recommend.

 

Tell them to take-off you hoser.

 

Might help to give the parts guy a bit of an education - nicely of course. Maybe he/she will appreciate the heads up in a future encounter.