Install time of the TRD lift kit

@beaverpelt This video is similar to what you would need to do. This was done without the use of a spring compressor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9N1fvbGAEw

Edit. Forgot to link the video on how to do the rear.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3oiM4xNO6o

 

I just had my Trd lift kit installed last week on my 2023 Tacoma. I dropped it off at 7.30 am at my Toyota Dealer they were done by 3.00 That was full installation, grill ,tss calibration and alignment Price 1000.00

 

I said screw it and ordered the pre-assembled Bilstein 6112's and 5100's from Shock Surplus and will install it myself

 

Serious question. Isn’t the TRD lift pretty much just shocks, blocks and a Pro grille?
Curious as to why go with this when there is better for less money?

 

Me personally, I went TRD lift because I'm a newb and scared of fucking up my warranty. That said, my truck came with the pro grill, tss, etc. already so I just bought the suspension/hardware portion off of BAM wholesale for right around $550.

Jokes on me though cuz I haven't found a dealership that will install for a reasonable price yet, so I'm probably just going to do it myself this summer and not get the warranty security I was after in the first place.

 

Does anyone really install the fog light blanks that are included in the TRD kit?

 

Understood, I went with the TRD Kit because it is a new vehicle, and this will keep the factory warranty. There are absolutely many options for much less depends on your own vehicle situation.

 

What springs are used in the Shock Warehouse kit ? Eibach? I didn’t see it in the description

 

There is many options for less money! For me having a new truck I wanted to keep the factory warranty in tac and the TSS system not having to deal with calibrations and dealer visits.

 

the TRD lift kit the factory springs are used.

 

Good for you. I walked and did my own after a shop quoted me $500 labor.

Took me 8 hours, a new floor jack, and a six pack. It was a fun day.

 

I meant what springs are used in the Shock Warehouse kit the OP bought

 

Would have taken 12 without the beer

 

The springs are Bilstein I believe

https://www.shocksurplus.com/produc...2022-toyota-tacoma-4wd?variant=39795258687537

 

I've already had a 12. and as usual, I'm on TW again and going to spend money. about to pull the trigger on a Dobinsons lift kit. thanks again TW and all you folks that give me good ideas and cause me to spend money..

 

They should put breathalyzers on devices from which you can order stuff online

 

I can do it in about 4 hours taking my time, thats shocks, rear spacer, grill.

Then alignment and sensor calibration is another 1-2 hours.

The New tundra TRD lift is 17 hours, not the tacoma.

 

Got any plans for your take-offs?

 

thats what i ordered and where i ordered them from plus Add a leaf. it took me 10 -12 hours going slow and taking my time on a saturday. Did the ECG bushing also.

 

I would sell all my take-offs. My truck has less than 1000 miles on it so everything is still new