N80 Hilux EASY 3" lift - Fox/ Phatbars Black Coils - Extended Shackles - HOW TO

Sick of your sagging front suspension dragging your bashplates everywhere you go. Fitting a Lift in the front of your 4wd will offer better load handling, more clearance and in most cases more wheel travel.
In this 2016 N80 Hilux SR5 we fit up a Fox Shocks 2.0” bore With Phat Bars Black Coils for a solid 3” lift in the front. Mind you, this vehicle had its suspension set for its end goal. Steel Bar and Winch.
Currently the Front suspension Is weighted too heavy which does affect some uptravel.
This vehicle was done on a budget. I would usually reccomend UCAs for proper wheel alignment and front Sway bar links.

[@atomicorang]

Nice job!! You’ve got a cool rig.. from the middle of the USA. Good luck in all you do sir.

[@TheJohnChocolate]

Lawwwdd - she's shiny for a 2016 model 😍

[@HORTOJM]

Hey Aaron, love the vids mate, keep them coming, best 4x4 content in Oz. Can you tell me the mounting details on the hidden 32 inch light bar? Did you use Tacoma/Fortuner mounts or did you make your own? I am upgrading to the new Lux next week and I am thinking of keeping the clean look for a while. Any help would be great mate, Cheers.

[@osvaldomedina2577]

hermoso trabajo, gran gran maquina Hilux..the best..saludos desde Chile

[@b_gonzz]

Would love to see more of this lux

[@jaredtansley3236]

Cool vid brother, did you install a diff drop kit in the end??

[@grantfellows4984]

Nice lift, what offset did you choose on your rims? Looks killer

[@DoubleSlayerXXX]

Fulcrum told me I needed the upper arms etc for 3" lift is this true or your rig still going strong? Awesome vid by the way!

[@Evan27136]

Hey guys, how you finding the ride since it’s settled in?

[@binnie465]

Nice hilux, but I like more how perform narrow tires in the hilux you get a lot of more grip

[@krump7429]

Sweet video. Not much swearing at all is always a good day lol. What is that electric ratchet that was the main tool of choice?

[@AaronOffroader]

There was more off camera, but thanks bro.. 🤣 Its a Milwaukee M12 Battery Ratchet 👍🏼

[@vesakittela5793]

Hi, did you have to mallet the fox rear shocks to the shock mounts. When I installed them, they were super tight to get into the mounts. Had to use rubber mallet. And did you put the rubber washers to the mount first or after the shock was in place. Did you put also the metal cupped washer before putting the stud in place.. Im asking this because I find the installation guide confusing.

[@andrewcp6658]

Hey guys awesome set up doing mine right now, can I ask, what offset rims are you running - 12 / - 22 be awesome if you could let me know!

[@garygrillz8795]

Any vibrations in the body? (seat) just done a three inch lift & having vibration around 80-100 kms, diff drop installed.

[@maxgerrard9921]

looks mean, what rim offset is the hilux running?

[@Jus600RR]

Nice work fellas. Have you had any issues with brake lines at that height?

[@wallacelux]

Good question

[@robinpy5155]

Hey... Can u give the link to buy this shock?? Hard to find here.. from malaysia..

[@JR-es5di]

I just ordered the same 3inch coilovers from Phat Bars. How do you find the ride quality? Better than stock? Is it smoother or firmer?

[@AaronOffroader]

Hey mate. Yeah Camo seems to love it. He wound one coil up to relevel about the 1 month- 5000km mark after the tassie trip. It sits pretty high as the weights set for a steel bullbar. He hasnt got around to it yet. But hey. He loves it like that anyway. It would be alot firmer ild say

[@TheJohnChocolate]

Great video! How do you keep underneath ya ute soo clean? #GetTheDogs😂

[@maddat8701]

It’s never goes off-road

[@nathannorton-clement5229]

not normally a fan of the hilux's but that one looks mint

[@AaronOffroader]

Yeah i agree man. The red also sets it off 👌🏽

[@asadnizamani8568]

Hey Sir, I need these fox shocks for my hilux. Can you share model name of this shocks and where can I find them?

[@joeyarsoen8989]

phatbars, fox shocks

[@milesabove5259]

You guys are a crack up. I was kinda hoping you’d skin your knuckles just for a bit of colourful language.

[@jomanvlog7169]

I think u need diff drop

[@ramudithadesilva8547]

What about controllable upper control arms

[@AaronOffroader]

This is a budget build. Camo will get a set one day. Im not sure how precise his wheel alignment would be right now.

[@asahelkish5809]

Oh my she’s pretty. Finish video and run video please

[@themechanicslab]

Just FYI when undoing or torquing up the lower suspension bolts for the front struts, only apply force to the BOLT HEAD only and not the nut as the back of the nut has spikes in it to keep it from coming undone.

[@Ironlad4x4]

Hi aaron.can you give me your tool kit details .all of it .thankx

[@AaronOffroader]

Hi man. Its a Milwaukee M12 Battery Ratchet 👍🏼

[@illernpiller]

3" and no diff drop?

[@AaronOffroader]

I dont run a Diffdrop in my Prado Either. In some cases they make it worse i feel. Some shops wont fit them. You loose alot of strength in the mounting of the diff and all your bashplates.

[@illernpiller]

@@AaronOffroader well with a 3" lift you put a lot more strain on the thing at the wheels (not sure what it's called)

[@illernpiller]

Or I think it's at the wheels but not sure.

[@dexterdowd3658]

@@illernpiller cv mate

[@explorethebush]

Camo is a fast and efficient worker. We need to see this car wheel on the tracks.

[@AaronOffroader]

Yeah he goes well. He will be a tradesman early next year 👌🏽 ive filmed our Climies Trip which also features his rig 👍🏼

[@explorethebush]

@@AaronOffroader nice one. I am buying a new 2020 SR5 and will be doing a full build so keen to see more Lux content.

[@AaronOffroader]

Alrighty man. Ill keep yous updated on it 👍🏼

[@andrewsouvertjis9309]

Hey mate, what was the go with the rear shackles? And what's the benefits of going extended shackles in the rear? Just flex or does it affect height?

[@AaronOffroader]

Hey, yeah it does affect height. So you can run the standard leafs instead of going for a heavy duty set making the ride stiffer. Camo Hasnt got any extra weight in his really, never tows or loads it right up. So seems to be fine to do what hes doing with it

[@bloke3006]

True but check 6:40, respray? Whoops missed a bit, Arh feck it no one will notice!

[@jordonjordon1984]

What's the electric tool you used to unbolt? I need that it looks handy

[@AaronOffroader]

Hi man. Its a Milwaukee M12 Battery Ratchet 👍🏼

[@kanevivalakane3699]

Hi. I am going to install IMS suspension with 2" lift and 30mm spacers. My tire size is 265/65/R17 I hope this is sufficient to prevent any rollovers.

[@usrr.artzzz]

why does the other person look the same as aaron

[@jacksonswift9453]

What size tyres

[@AaronOffroader]

285/75/16

[@jacksonswift9453]

Aaron Offroader thats 33 ay? And how much scrub and what inch lift u chucking in

[@AaronOffroader]

Did you watch the vid at all?