How long did it take to install you're suspension lift?

I recently purchased a 3" suspension lift from toytec for my 01 tacoma. It just comes with shocks, spacers, and blocks for the rear, and a diff drop. I figured if I payed close to 1k for the lift I might as well spend a couple more hundred dollars and get it done by a professional. I'm just curious on how long the install will take? A few hours, days?

 

Couple hours, less with your parts though as they're super simple.

$1k for spacers and blocks though? Good God.

 

It's beer dependent! Not helpful but accurate.

 

Well the lift itself was around 700$ and the guy i'm getting to install is is charging me 300$

 

To be completely honest with you, the parts you bought are not worth the expense of professional installation.

I'm still very confused on how spacers, blocks and shocks are $1000. I have a legit lift with full rear leaf packs, 4 new shocks, front coils, CB drop, axle shims, extended kevlar/SS brake lines and I'm only at $1300-1400.

 

Gotcha. Makes more sense.

I wouldn't spend $300 on install. I'm pretty sure 2 guys can knock that out in an hour in your driveway.

 

Yeah there's no way I would spend 1k for just the lift lol. Once is ships to my house i'll take a look at it and see how difficult it is.

 

Consider putting a post in the regional subforum for wherever you live and see if you can't entice some assistance from local members for the cost of beers and lunch.

 

Alright buddy, I appreciate it.

 

Shore.

You'd be surprised what $50 worth of beer and pizza can get done when TW is involved.

 

I'm done So, you seem like you know enough about lifts to answer this question for me. How will this lift and moving up 2" in tires affect my gas mileage and ride quality?

 

I'm pretty dumb.

Other than that, spacers and blocks are arguably the worst choice of lift parts you could make. The ride will be stiff, you'll develop (more?) axle wrap, and you'll likely take a hit to the MPGs, especially if you upsize your tire choice to a heavier tire.

 

I figured, I am currently on 265/75/16 A/T. Which is basically a 31". And i'm moving up to 285/75/16 which is basically a 33".

 

Sorry for the high-jack OP but hey @DCSBFTMFW - what pressure are you running in your ATP's?

 

You'll likely see a few MPGs drop off, but it's dependent on a lot of factors.

I went up 2.5 front/2.75 rear and went from 245/75/16 to 265/75/16, both in P metric, but 245s were a highway tread and 265s are an all terrain (Cooper ATP) and I dropped almost 5 MPG off my average.

 

Right now I'm running 34 PSI at all 4.

 

Thanks. ATP's killed my MPG as well.

 

Oh, and a friend and I put my lift on in about 4 hours - front and rear.

 

I hope I don't drop that much lol. I driving around town I get about 15. And on the interstate I don't even think I get 20 MPG.