What you need to know about lifting a 2016 Tacoma - Presented by Toytec Lifts

They look very impressive, time will tell....the thing that ticks me is where is the dakar included at that price...they are awefull proud of this new release.

 

Damn is that a nice site to see....hope you enjoy them.

 

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Thanks! I just finished the front and tested it out by hitting the drainage wash at the end of my street at about 60mph lol. Very smooth!! I'm gonna do the rear AAL, shocks, airbags and day star cups early tomorrow a.m.

 

If you're installing the icon progressive aal, don't forget to allow time to drill out the rivet and remove the spring clamp on your factory leaf springs.

 

Thanks, I am familiar with that operation just haven't applied it yet, illalso be using clamps to prevent damage to the retention bolt. Today was my first time wrenching on a tacoma IFS. Aside from trying to put the coilover bolts in upside down like the factory studs it wasn't too bad of a job(I should really consider instructions...). Cutting the UCA through bolts was breeze with a 4 inch heavy metal blade on the old sawzall. Had to move a wiring harness out of the way on the drivers side to get the new bolt in but pretty straightforward job. Would definitely recommend those who are on the fence about installs to give it go. Thanks again for the help! Definitely appreciated. I'll bring you a beer if ever see your taco at saguaro lake on the weekends

 

It really is a breeze. Just removing and reinstalling nuts and bolts really. Glad you gave it a go! Saved yourself some coin and got the added satisfaction of doing it yourself.

As for the rear, good call on the clamps. The rear is probably the most time consuming part due to having to remove that clamp, but other than that, pretty straight forward. Best of luck and feel free to pm me if you have any questions.

 

Silly question, but here goes...I got my OME kit with Dakars and was checking it out. One of the leaf packs has a (+) and the other an(o) marked on it...whats the significance if any?

 

The + is the "stiffer" one, the 0 is standard. Always use the higher one on the drivers side to help correct the lean.

 

Thanks! That's what I was thinking but didn't want to assume anything before install.

I love this place

 

But 5100's are NOT extended travel shocks. Your rear will have a a little more travel with the 5110's but your front will have the same travel as stock.

 

OK I stand corrected. The 5100's are longer over OME but are they longer over stock? I do not have the stock shock measurements. The longer coil may limit up travel actually because you could run into coil blocking depending on the setting you have the 5100's at. You might have to consider a Wheeler's bump stop on the front if you run into blocking issues. No sway bar helps things cycle better that is for sure. And yes if you are retaining the factory UCA then that will be your limiting factor.

Are the factory shocks really only allowing 6 to 7 inches of travel? the 5110's are an 11" shock so that is the best I can figure that stock must be if you are gaining 4 to 5 inches of travel. And remember if you have to increase the bump you are loosing some of that travel gain. It will depend on how much negative arch in the leaf pack you are willing to accept.

 

Hi guys hoping someone can help me out. I have talked to numerous people on here that have been nice enough to take time to answer my questions. i just have a few more

I bought the OME lift kit with 885 coils (through the TW group buy) to put on my 3rd gen TRD sport 4x4. i'm trying to get around 2" to 2.5" lift. not sure if i can fit in my garage with 3' lift

My questions are do I need trim packer, top spacers or center pin head lenghtener?

If i do get top spacers do i need to get a new UCA?

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

 

I believe when I was researching OME stuff it stated that you need top plate spacers to achieve 3" of lift on the 3rd gens. I assume without it you will be around 2.5" of lift. I'm sure somebody who has installed 885s will chime in soon with numbers.
Im almost certain you will need a trim packer or lean spacer if your not using adjustable coilovers.
I don't know that the center pin spacer/lengthener is necessary? I just installed an AAL with shims and did not need a center pin head lenghthener. You will however need longer center pins if using AAL and shims.
I'd also recommend a front diff drop kit. I think I paid about 30 bucks from toytec. They are easy to install and save your CV joints from excessive wear.

 

I'm a total newb at all this and this is my first truck i ever owned. Wanted to make sure i have all the parts i needed to install the lift. don't want to start doing and have to stop to go get parts.

 

I get it. I was in the same boat. This is my first tacoma and I learned a ton about the different suspensions and install techniques. I just installed my suspension over the weekend and definitely couldn't have done it without the help of this forum.

 

Does anyone know of a strut spacer level kit that will fit on a 4x2 TRD Sport? I am having a hard time with finding one. If not, what are the other options without doing a full suspension lift? Im new to this..

 

One suggestion, if you haven't done so already.. Pick up a set of the dust caps for your UCA's. SDHQ in Gilbert usually has them in stock, and they are a great way to keep dust and sand out of the uniballs

 

I hate sand in my balls....

 

Thanks, how do they attach? Is it still easy to apply the dry lube to the uniballs?

 

How does it attach on that UCA? Just curious cause I have heard the ones that use double stick tape actually trap water and dirt in. Not sure how they attach on this arm.