What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Because no ones ever posted new suspension photos.....
My 2 inch lift, i think is more than 2 inches.... But it rides great. Custom alcan leaf packs out back for lift and extra cargo/rear bumper (when i get my rear bumper,) toytec front coil overs and rear shocks, plus the spc uca's , ecgs front bearing ( i figured just do the ecgs now and not wait to see if i need it,) plus the rear ubolt flip kit with super bumps. I think it rides great. But im also used to lifted trucks with stiff suspension. The front end was beefed up waiting on my sso front bumper and winch. The rear needed it for the super pacific camper and extra weight. Cant stop smiling.
And for thoae that wonder, i did pay my mechanic to do the work this time. Normally id do it myself, but i have some limitations currently. Mechanic did a great job. No front diff drop spacers needed and no carrier bearing spacers needed. Lew from Alcan said he doubted id need thoae because of how they make the spring packs, he was right.
The photo with my dog Kane in it is the "before" photo.

 

Bogalusa, LA is where I came from, close to y'all. Mom and Dad slipped across the border to Mississippi to elope!

 

This looks great! Doing a similar thing to my '21 TRD OR. Do you believe the new UCAs were necessary for the 2ish"?

 

You're a pro buddy!
I don't know if you listed parts used but would you mind sharing the details. Also, what kind of lift you got yourself, do the brake lines need to be extended?, how about drive shaft?, alignment, did you replace the UCA too?
Thank you!

 

Just from past experiences with lifting vehicles, having more adjustments for the front end alignment is important. I wasnt going to get them at first, then thought back to other vehicles, and what i have read on the forum. It seems like every single tacoma reacts differently to a lift kit. So i say yes, id get the ucas, and id do the driver side ecgs bearing too. You just dont want to wish you had done it after the lift is on. Thats my opinion anyways. Just spend the money up front.

 

Thanks. Any advice on which ecgs bearing to use?

 

I’ve been to Bogalusa many times. I attended MGCCC @ Perk campus back in the early 2000’s and we would cross the border to go to a bar that didn’t card anyone and we used to have a good ole time.

 

Not gonna lie, this is an incredibly slick video. Well done and you did a super clean install. Overall, awesome job man!

 

The one that goes with our trucks. Not being a smart ass. Just go to their site, look up your truck. There is only one as far as i know. East Coast Gear Supply. I did buy the puller tool and driver kit. Wanted my my mechanic to have everything needed.

 

I literally thought that was the name of the part, not a company. after a quick google, now it's clear Thanks!

 

Oh i did too when i first got the tacoma. Their site has good info, watch the videos.

 

Great, thank you! Already watched the install video.

 

Where did you get the ball mount attachment?

 

Looks like this one.
https://www.rammount.com/part/RAP-B-202U-GOP2

 

Thank you!!!!

 

Had lunch with my wrap buddy and he redid the tailgate. Popeye had to go, he's not compatible with mountains.

 

Where from? How? I hate the extra length under my hood!

 

I called SwitchPros directly.

https://www.switchpros.com/contact-us/

 

It turned out to be Taco day. Cheap exhaust tip I ordered and the Chinese seat jackers also.

The seat jackers are not of the same quality as @DesertDoesIt. They are obviously used and the finish is just cheap paint, probably no primer so I'm sure it will come off. Already knew the bolts weren't up to par but I'm going to use them anyway, I think they'll do the job. @DesertDoesIt for the win.

 

I really like this, even though the cost is hard to swallow. Has anyone done this who has power seats? There isn't a ton of clearance in there and it would just be my luck to mount a flashlight and some tools there just to have them push on the seat controls when I close the door.