This guys obviously slowed waaaay down and talked all the way through the entire install and still got it done way faster than ill be able to

@LOLATF.3

2 ай бұрын

It's much more enjoyable to work on these trucks when they are up on a lift.

Man this is way easier then I thought. Can’t wait to get mine on when it arrives.

This is essentially the same method of lifting that the first gen Raptors used to lift the front end….the OE Fox shock had three grooves that you could seat the collar into ( with a lock ring and set screw) to lift up to 2.5”….worked perfectly on my Raptor SCrew…gonna get this kit for my ‘23 Taco TRD Pro.

Can’t wait to install mine tomorrow

No mention of torque specs, not a torque wrench in sight. Also took the easy yet more risky way of removing the front coilover. It's easy to crossthread the lower spindle bolts, especially when installing a spacer lift. 118 ft lbs on those, by the way. I've lifted well over a hundred Tacomas/4runners. Have skinned this cat every which way.

At 29:52 we received confirmation that we're watching a real mechanic 🤣

I'll be upsizing the tires soon on my '21 TRD Pro to 285s up from 265s like you said. I've replaced the front bumper with a C4 Fabrication bumper, so I already have a bit more room in front than stock. I've been pretty happy with how the vehicle sits and was planning on just doing however much chopping and trimming is necessary after getting the new tires. Can you elaborate a little on how this additional 2" lift would affect the handling and performance of the vehicle on/off road?

How tight or how much torque does the top nut need when it’s screwed back on? Thx

Any options for the 22 TRD Off-road 4runner that does not have the pro fox shocks? No KDSS either. I’m going off-road, not just for looks.

How the ride will be different if you only added a front lift spacer instead changing the coils base mount?

Is it necessary to tighten (torque to spec) everything up when vehicle is on the ground?

Do you guys have anything that could be used for a 3rd gen 4r?

How does it look with the stock TRD pro tires?I’m about to take delivery and don’t want to replace tires right away.

What is the name brand of your coil spring compressors? I need them to do the job myself. Thank you.

Is installation for the 2023-2024 sequoia similar to this?

How thick is the top hat spacer?

Hi Crew! Newby to this world here. I am looking to get this lift for my truck, but wanted to confirm something... When doing the math I seem to be only gaining about 0.55" (inches) of clearance from the stock setup on my '23 TRD Pro when upgrading to the 285/70R17 (is this the biggest tire I can do without any chopping?) tires. The truck will definitely look better with the lift & new tires, however, the true height gain of ~1/2 inch is not going to make or break me when really off-roading. Is this a true statement?

What size of vice do I need to install on my tool box for that method of install? 10:31 . Is it a 5”?

Are the shocks side specific? I removed both at the same time and forgot which one came from which side.

@westcottdesigns

Жыл бұрын

They are side specific! The higher collar from the bottom is drivers side. That’s because it puts more preload on the spring to offset for the gas tank and driver.

do i need a dif drop kit for this setup?

Two questions: Is there a 2017 TRD Pro specific install video? And are both front collars supposed to be identical on a 2017 TRD Pro kit?

@dbliv23

9 ай бұрын

i have the 18 our kits is 17-19 pro models

is it possible to just run the front lower preload collar without the top hat shim, if you don't want the full 3 inches

@westcottdesigns

Жыл бұрын

For sure! People do it all the time

Great video, thanks for doing this! I’m assuming the front of a ‘22 Taco would be the same? Would love a link to the spring compressor that was used!

@filisalazar4300

Жыл бұрын

There’s a couple on Amazon for cheap if your only going to do this one job or maybe something else down the line. Unless your looking for some that will get used a lot then look into some better ones.

@bencashman1017

Жыл бұрын

You don’t even need spring compressors like those used in this video. The coils can easily be disassembled while still on the truck by jacking up the lower control arm to compress the coil, removing the shock top bolt, and then lowering the jack carefully to release the coil. You also have to loosen the alignment cams and lower knuckle bolts on the LCA before releasing the coil.

How long with out a vehicle lift should this procedure take to do?

@PNWXOverland

Жыл бұрын

With good tools and some knowledge, maybe 4-5 hours.

Will this work on stock TRD off-road suspension?

@westcottdesigns

Жыл бұрын

We make a kit for the TRD off-road models. westcottdesigns.net/product/4runner-sr5-and-trd-off-road-preload-collar-lift-kit/

is a re alignment require after this leveling kit?

@vtl1349

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@wescott designs nice video. For any lifts I have installed I use anti seize and torque wrench. Thoughts? Do you provide specs if you purchase?

@westcottdesigns

4 ай бұрын

We do👍

at which point do i need a full suspension upgrade vs this kit?

@westcottdesigns

Жыл бұрын

It really comes down to what you are going to use the truck for and how many miles are already on the suspension.

Will this be the same install as an 2022 SR5 4WD?

@westcottdesigns

Жыл бұрын

2022 SR5 4Runner?

Are there any issues with camber through the travel on the front lift for the 4Runner?

@westcottdesigns

6 ай бұрын

We have not had any issues the last 9 years of making the lift. Shops will tell you that you should or need to replace the upper arms, but this is so they can make more money off the customer for parts and labor. Toyota has designed the 4Runners to align up to 3” and for the axles to be good to 3”

@MotoVloggedOUT

6 ай бұрын

@@westcottdesigns thanks for the info!

Awesome kit just installed yesterday on my wife's 2019 4runner TRD PRO in voodoo blue. Easy install only question I have is where do the 2 black anodized thick washers go in the install? I did not see them in the video and could not tell where they go when installing.

@amarek454

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I'm about to start my 2020 .

@amarek454

Жыл бұрын

Did you figure out where they go??

@matthewkirkham8234

Жыл бұрын

@@amarek454 I never heard back so no idea. Good luck on your lift. It wasn't too bad.

@amarek454

Жыл бұрын

@@matthewkirkham8234 LOL ok , thanks Matt

@amarek454

Жыл бұрын

@@matthewkirkham8234 I found a supplemental video on their website. The 2 black washers are for the front rubber bump-stops. Video says they are not necessary, only a safety precaution for extreme off-roading. Thanks

For the Tacoma do you need to move the sway bar or tie rod out of the way to get the strut out?

@westcottdesigns

8 ай бұрын

We just disconnect the end links on both sides. That allows the arm to be dropped down

@bencashman1017

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Do upgrades like this cause the speedometer to incorrectly read the actual vehicle speed?

@westcottdesigns

Жыл бұрын

We see it read 1.2 mph slower at 70 mph

@WP_3rd

Жыл бұрын

@Westcott Designs Awesome, thank you for the quick reply! You guys are killing it with these upgrades 👍

I assume it’s the same installation method for a Tacoma?

@westcottdesigns

Жыл бұрын

That is correct!👍

there's no rubbing daily driving but how about when we're on the trails? With all the articulation will it rub?

@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK

6 ай бұрын

Of course it will

Torque specs?

What if I want to keep the stock rake angle the same so the front is a bit lower than the back? Just leave out the upper shim on the front shocks?

@westcottdesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Correct!

@c1arkj

2 жыл бұрын

@@westcottdesigns Could I also flip that around as well and just install the upper shims and exclude the lower preload collars? Or do the lower collars have to be installed? I'd be curious to see if you have any photos documenting the variations of install.

@geminiguy2178

2 жыл бұрын

So if I leave out the top shims, it doesn’t add any lift to the stock height ?

@c1arkj

2 жыл бұрын

@@geminiguy2178 I think it still does. The shim looks about 1/2" so just minus half inch from the total lift. The shock collar is still thicker than the original so you'll still get some lift up front.

@Zapablast05

2 жыл бұрын

I’m curious how it rides on and off-road with so much preload with the spacers.

Do you have a video for tundra pro?

@westcottdesigns

Жыл бұрын

What year?

@jgace15

Жыл бұрын

@@westcottdesigns 2021

@eugenesimmons8554

Жыл бұрын

@@westcottdesigns 2017 Tundra pro

@westcottdesigns

Жыл бұрын

The install for your front strut is much easier. It uses a clip ring to hold the lower collar and you hit it once with a hammer and it will pop right off. When you install it you just need to just drop it back over the clips and it’s seated. As for removing the struts and reinstalling then they come out and go back in the same way this video shows. One tip to remove the lower bolt for the front sway bar before you do anything at the lower control arm on both sides. Then it will go easy. Make that bolt the last bolts you put back in when you are all done and the front wheels are back on the ground and front wheels are settled. This will make it easy

@eugenesimmons8554

Жыл бұрын

@@westcottdesigns Thank you for the info.

👍

Will an alignment be needed once installed

@westcottdesigns

Жыл бұрын

For sure!

@mariogagnon5003

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

No need or press or mallet, just use 50lb dumbell and hammer on top lol

I’m kinda disappointed you have not invested in a wall mounted spring compressor?

@bencashman1017

Жыл бұрын

I’m sure they have one, seems to me they used the spring compressors in the video to demonstrate how the average Joe could DIY at home with borrowed spring compressors from autozone.

He didn’t say anything about the right rotation if the spring

@westcottdesigns

Жыл бұрын

I’m not following?

i have 21taco trdpro i want to 2857516 (offset+13) changed uca??

Show the one for Tacoma, I don’t need to see a 4runner

@calebschulker5152

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 99% the same