How To: Lift Your 3rd Gen Tacoma in 15 Minutes! We Install a 3.5" Lift and 33's on a 2020 TRD Sport!

How To: Lift Your 3rd Gen Tacoma in 15 Minutes! We Install a 3.5" Lift and 33's on a 2020 TRD 4x4
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In this episode, we show you How To: Lift Your 3rd Gen Tacoma in 15 Minutes! We Install a 3.5" Lift and 33's on a 2020 TRD Sport! I’ll show you some tips and tricks if you’re installing this ‪@RoughCountryTV‬lift kit and we check out these 33/12.50R18 ‪@AtturoTires‬Trail Blade M/T Tires. I also give you a quick status update on the Durango build which I’ve pulled the drive train out of and what’s next with the Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ.
Below is the link for the 3.5" Rough Country kit for 2005-2023 4wd Tacoma. One with full leaf springs and another link for the one with blocks instead of leaf springs. I used the full leaf springs, but depending on your budget, there are 2 options with similar lift results.
With blocks - amzn.to/455FV0f
With leaf springs - amzn.to/3QgHxA9
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[@Strawman333]

Looks amazing. Got a ‘23 TRD sport. Currently in the market for a lift kit and wheels. Want it to look like this. Thanks for sharing!

[@williebonilla5989]

Looks so much better! Those wheels and tires do look nice!

[@PSFGarage]

Thanks! I agree, big improvement for sure.

[@michaelmoore4647]

so sick! well done!

[@PSFGarage]

Thanks so much 🤘🏼

[@ethantanner8255]

thank you so much for the video !! i have been debating big time on what lift to go with. this video as sold me the 3.5 from rough country is the route i would like to go!! great video btw

[@PSFGarage]

Awesome, glad I could help! Thanks so much for watching 👍🏼

[@Hootch1]

Nice setup. The stance of the long bed Tacoma with lift and larger tires is sweet. Thanks for the video.

[@The93ssfd]

What is a “ long bed”?

[@davidmeyer1142]

Nice video. Thanks for us the install.

[@PSFGarage]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching!

[@davidmeyer1142]

@@PSFGarage your welcome. I really enjoy your videos. I when you came west over here to wheel our trails.

[@kevinclevenger8741]

Looks alote better forsure

[@juicy7928]

Because of you I’m getting the same lift kit and putting on some 33’s. They’re such a good combo

[@PSFGarage]

Awesome 💪🏼 Great choice! I’ll take the blame for that 😂

[@woodsmen17]

Your 1000th subscriber 💪🏾

[@PSFGarage]

You're the man! Thanks for subscribing brother!

[@hernangelo25]

Good I like it

[@PSFGarage]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@jonbakerocbpro8802]

I did the rc 3” lift shocks but used Jba ucas and ome 2.75” lift leaf springs in the rear. Very happy with my setup. -18 offset wheels with 33s cab mount chop. Pinch weld hammered, also viper cut.

[@PSFGarage]

Yours sounds dialed! Nice work 💪🏼 Thanks for watching!!

[@nguyentanle1341]

Look so nice. Gotta love it. So what is the MPG?

[@dereks.3824]

does your truck sit level now or a little more rake or squat??, i have the same 3 in RC lift in the front and need new leafsprings.

[@ankh305]

Looks awesome man! Thinking about buying one but still on the fence.

[@PSFGarage]

They’re nice rigs! I don’t own one now but I’ve had a few.

[@Aglassact77]

Baddass rig! Nice work 👍

[@PSFGarage]

Thanks man 🤙🏼 Appreciate you watching!

[@Aglassact77]

Heck yeah ! Mines almost identical. I currently have invested close to $12,000 into mine. My next move is a hunting fridge in the back seat area, I just did a Goose rear seat delete…

[@MelbourneRedM3]

Thanks for the video. Wow, that's a lot of rust for only 50K miles.

[@PSFGarage]

It was a Canadian import. It wasn’t too bad actually. Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼

[@BlueSTI]

You make the install so easy lol different case for me. I couldn't get that UCA bolt out even after bending the shit out of the inner fender. They literally made it so you can't take out the UCA bolt out. No joke i bent the shit out of the inner Fender and still couldn't get it out

[@PSFGarage]

Yeah, those are a pain in the neck! Takes a little bit of prying and wiggling to make it happen. Did you end up getting it done??

[@BlueSTI]

@PSFGarage yes got it done had to shave down the washer on the uca bolt flat so I could slid it through. Made it easy that way. Really like the RC kit. For the money it's a killer deal. People talk crap about RC lifts but I'm happy with mine.

[@logangilmore433]

Super helpful! I have an ‘18 SR5 DCLB that I am going to be lifting in the near future. I am struggling between the 3.5in and the 6in from RC. I am leaning towards the 6in due to my particular likes for aesthetics. Any advice? Have you done the 6in RC lift before?

[@PSFGarage]

Glad it was helpful! I like to keep things low and create clearance for larger tires with trimming. The 6” kit is cool though as long as you’re comfortable cutting the lower crossmember from your front suspension. It’s a great kit and works well. If you’re just aiming to run 33’s, go with the 3.5” lift and do some trimming of the front body mount. If you’re going 35’s, then use the 6” kit but know there’s other things that come with that too. Do your research!

[@kurtisstanton7859]

The setup looks great. If u had left the airdam on, would it have rubbed ?

[@PSFGarage]

Thanks! I don’t think so, no.

[@jaimemunoz4679]

What kind of offset used on those new wheels? Great vid!

[@PSFGarage]

I can’t recall for sure, but I believe it’s +18.

[@jorxitoherrera]

That's a nice roof rack my friend, what brand is it ?

[@PSFGarage]

Thanks! It’s a Prinsu rack.

[@markcasso5070]

Two questions. How’s the ride quality. And what’s your offset on your rims/wheels.

[@PSFGarage]

Great questions and 2 answers: 1. Excellent ride quality! 2. -12 Offset. 🤙🏼

[@bryanjones8821]

Nice stance sir, love the wheels. What are those ?

[@PSFGarage]

Thanks! Can’t recall the model exactly but they’re Black Rhino.

[@Aaronchristiann]

Sick setup! You think this lift would be fine on a 2WD Tacoma? Does it need to do a diff drop? It’s just gonna be a daily truck use from Costco runs lol

[@PSFGarage]

Thanks so much. Yeah, they have a 2wd version! Don’t know about what’s need in the front for 2wd but it’s easy install in the 4wd so you should need a diff drop. Daily use is the best 💪🏼

[@SergioCabreraGari]

nice video bro.... what tires do you have before.. Im looking to install this kit but i dont have budget to change tires right now. Im running I think the same tires are your old one. Wranglers Duratrac 267/70/16. are those the one you removed? Just wanted to see how will look the truck with the lift and the 265 tires. Thanks

[@PSFGarage]

Thanks man, I appreciate it! They were actually 245/75R17, which is about 32”. If you picked up a set of spacers for now and push them out a bit, it would look good until you can get the tires you want. It’ll look good man, it’s not a huge difference in size.

[@SergioCabreraGari]

@@PSFGarage do you need to do the cap chop to cleare those tires? I already did the lift. Following your video was so easy bro!! thanks

[@TJ-ym4nx]

I know I am probably going to catch some heat for this. However, I am looking to do the same 3.5 lift and I want to clear 275/60R20's with 20x9 -12 wheels. I know you said yours fits 33's with no rubbing without the mudflaps, do you think a skinnier tire like to 275/60r20 would fit with no rubbing as well? I live in DC so its more of a city drive around truck for me, so dont hate to much!

[@TJ-ym4nx]

It would be a 33x10.8r20

[@PSFGarage]

Hey, to each his own! No hate from me on that, whatever you’re into is cool with me. Hard to say on that size. Seems like it would probably fit since the tires are a bit narrower than the 12.5 wide ones I was running. I give it a good chance of working! Worst case, you need to do a little light trimming or add a spacer or something but not much. Do it!!

[@GhettoFabulous670]

How does the rear ride in regards of the leaf springs through out different situations? High speed, mid speed, low speed. Firm, soft, plush? Stiff?

[@PSFGarage]

Great question! I'd say it rides event better than stock on the road and seems to absorb bumps better at mid to high. speeds off road. By no means is this thing going to get moving real fast through some whoops or bumps off road but it does really well for the way its setup. In slower off road situations I notice it the most. Great articulation to keep the tires planted where they need to be. Thanks for the question and for watching!

[@GhettoFabulous670]

@@PSFGarage I appreciate the reply!

[@kylelong4987]

I did the RC leveling kit on my 2018 Taco and still sitting on stock 16” tires and wheels. Looking at adding the KMC KM719 wheels or something like it in an 17” or 18” rim wrapped in LT285 tires. Currently have a vibration when slowing down from about 80mph, that I have yet to see where(feeling it in the brake pedal), have you had any problems?

[@DRUMZ4LIFE82]

That would be your drivers side front diff bearing. You’ll need to swap the old needle bearing out with the EGCS clamshell bushing.

[@PSFGarage]

Sounds like an awesome truck! Great choice with those KMC’s too. Hmm, I haven’t had that issue with this one personally but could potentially be in the brakes? 2018 is pretty new but I guess it depends on how much you’re driving it, brakes could be ready for some changing, maybe even just pads? Hard to say.

[@kylelong4987]

Well I found out once I replaced the stock 16” rims and 245’s with 11/4” hubcentric spacers that the spacers caused the vibration, no spacers now and new tires and rims, poof- gone.

[@4X4OutdoorAdventures]

Always put u bolt reverse kit in.

[@PSFGarage]

Probably would’ve had I been keeping it for myself. Good luck with your new Tacoma and the build 🤙🏼

[@ramontalavera6063]

Can you use this same kit on a 2wd? If not do you recommend one? I have a long bed That looks great👌🏽

[@PSFGarage]

Thanks man, and sorry for the delay on the response. It’s a different kit for 2wd but Rougg Country has 3”, 4” and 6” for your truck depending on what you’re comfortable doing. Hint: Go 6” 💪🏼

[@codyk-bu6uu]

Everything in this kit will bolt right up to a 4x2. Only thing not being use is a diff drop kit. Nice video and awesome looking truck.

[@xMrSandbagx]

So there would be no fitment issues for using this kit on a 2WD? I have a 2WD 2023 Tacoma and was wondering the same thing.@@codyk-bu6uu

[@Takheewins]

Hi what mechanics training education do i need to get experience like yours?

[@PSFGarage]

No training or education needed, just get your hands dirty and start doing it yourself 💪🏼 If you have an interest in trying things like this, start doing it and you’ll figure it out, that how you get the experience 👍🏼 Great question and thanks for watching.

[@emanuelyoussef4937]

did the 33x12.5s fit without rubbing? or did you need to trim

[@PSFGarage]

They fit and only rubbed the front mud flap slightly. Remove those if you got em and you’re good to go.

[@phillipburgess3410]

What was the total cost of that lift? Where is it available from? Good video btw!

[@PSFGarage]

That’s so much for checking it out Phillip and great questions! I’ve added links to 2 versions of the kit to the video description. With the full leaf spring setup, it’s only about $1100. Totally worth it! You can get it direct from Rough Country or from their Amazon store at the link I shared in the description. Thanks again for watching 🤙🏼

[@kylelong4987]

I thought that so if I had a four wheel drive. Mine is only 2 wheel drive.

[@PSFGarage]

They make 2wd lift kits too! Great for those pre-runner and desert style builds 💪🏼

[@WillGGs]

Do you think Fuel Krank 20x10 -24 would rub with 33x12.50r20

[@PSFGarage]

Hard to tell. That’s a wide rim. Possibly. Probably going to need to trim the body mount.

[@mariodiaz3897]

Will front cv axles boots break with this lift I keep they will

[@PSFGarage]

Not sure why they would. Never had a problem.

[@toddlyness8289]

Is it possible to add a 1.5” body kit with that lift if I want to put 34” tires on it ?

[@PSFGarage]

Don’t know, never done a body lift. Stick to suspension 💪🏼

[@kalanimiller5478]

With this lift and tires on how high is the vehicle height

[@PSFGarage]

Hmmm 🤔 Belly height? Height to the roof? Honestly, no clue 😂 Not too tall though, I like bigger tires and a low center of gravity.

[@davidgallens7056]

What were the wheels that you installed and what offset?

[@PSFGarage]

They’re a Black Rhino Warlord in 18x9 with a -12mm offset. Thanks for checking out the video 🤙🏼

[@haeler6393]

Question: 285/75 r16 with 3.5 inch does is still rubbing?

[@PSFGarage]

I wouldn’t think so but you can always trim back the front body mount if needed.

[@user-wn1ij1jb4i]

I bought the 3.5in lift kit from rough country for my 2021 TRD 4x4 Tacoma, it’s the $800 one. It didn’t come with the differential washers. Do I still need to make a cut on the bracket for the differential? Or is it fine to leave like that?

[@macneoh7418]

I bought the full 3.5 kit with UCA and leaf packs for my 2017 TRD off-road. I didn't need to cut anything. That $800 kit should've come with the diffental Spacers though. My kit came at different times. I didn't receive it all at once. It took like a week to get everything. With the $800 kit, you should get the spacers. I would contact RC if you don't.

[@PSFGarage]

I’m not positive on that, you should call Rough County and ask for sure.

[@chharlorakim7346]

Did the MPG still the same with the lift and big tires?

[@PSFGarage]

If it changed it was nearly unnoticeable.

[@carlos_m]

How much lift did you get in the rear?

[@PSFGarage]

Think it’s pretty even at 3.5” all the way around.

[@STi_P]

Love the wheels. What are they?

[@STi_P]

No reply, oh cool!!

[@PSFGarage]

Sorry, missed the comment. They’re black rhino, don’t recall the model.

[@STi_P]

Thanks!

[@jayman9763]

Is the lift both 3.5” front and rear?

[@PSFGarage]

Yessir!

[@boyddustin]

How much did you charge for this?

[@PSFGarage]

I bought the truck to sell, built it, and sold it. So it wasn’t something I did for someone and charged for it.

[@noodlesoup9]

Looked better stock

[@PSFGarage]

Great feedback. Thank you.

[@supergirl109]

Yes, thank you. I prefer the 3rd gen Tacomas be kept stock. Prior to buying a new 3rd gen Tacoma, I had a 2012 Chevy Colorado and wanted to add a leveling kit to it. Wrong decision made.

[@noodlesoup9]

@@supergirl109 got a 2020 taco 2.7 the most reliable engine going on 140k miles never done a thing to it but oil changes religiously still rides like the day I baught it, waiting on the 2024 to come out still gunna keep my 2020 love it !