Toyota Tacoma Leveling Kit Install 3 Inch Lift Kit Front & 2 Inch Lift Rear

My pro wrestler buddy Ross Von Erich just got this 2018 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Trd and wanted a Leveling kit put on, 3 inch lift in front and 2 inch lift on the back. This video will show you how to install a Leveling kit on your Tacoma.
Same basic procedure for 2005 to 2019 tacoma 2wd or 4x4. Hope this video helps, enjoy!
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[@duvalpenny100]

The way you explain things and make all the information easy to understand is not a common skill. Every word you said had meaning and you never lost me at any point. You certainly have a gift even though it might seem second nature to you. I don't know how long you've had your channel, but I can definitely envision you being a major youtuber if you wanted to go that route (you'd probably have to play the algorithms and stuff though). Thank you for the video.

[@FixItPhillip]

Thank you!

[@DO0DMISTER]

I've never touched any automotive tools but i followed this video and did it myself as a novice and no power tools and only a couple of jacks. Took me nearly 7 hours but i got it all by my self. Thanks Phillip!!

[@FixItPhillip]

You're welcome

[@showtime31555]

Every detail. Every nut size explained. Excellent video, but I’m still letting Phil do the work🤙🏻👏🏻

[@kmor3505]

Idk why I’m watching this at 2am and after selling my taco 2 weeks ago stock lol

[@threadoflife]

😂

[@dukecounts3120]

Thanks Phillip! I hate doing a job without prior knowledge. You video was exactly what I needed to install a leveling / 3" lift on my Taco. Other videos only show disassembly and installation of the parts but not the reassembly. Thanks for taking us all the way through the process.

[@FixItPhillip]

You're welcome

[@BrianMason3636]

New sub here! I’ll be installing by lift next weekend and will definitely be referring to this video. Honestly probably the best instructional video I’ve found on YT. Thank you very much sir!

[@Ohraahj]

The background music tells me you live in hawaii because I’ve heard maoli drinking problem, rebel souljahz and soja. Lol I live on Oahu! Anyways great video man. I’m thinking of doing a leveling kit for my Tacoma as well.

[@bIaKnAwLcEu]

Thanks for this great tutorial. I just installed lift kits on my tacoma too. The video helps a lot a lot a lot.

[@rossadkisson9514]

Subscribed! Easy to follow. Thanks for posting!

[@FixItPhillip]

Thanks Ross for letting me do your Leveling kit!

[@rolandhanson5301]

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[@jd-kv9in]

Good, you have one that is not too rusty......yet. Hope all is well on the islands. Keep those vids coming, they're enjoyable.

[@FixItPhillip]

Haha Ya a lot less rust on this one thank God lol, thank u for the comment! Im happy u liked the video.

[@bomsexplosive]

Perfect. Thanks for the video on installing these. Getting the same size kit next week. Will be following this video as I install 🤙🤙

[@FixItPhillip]

Your welcome, please be sure to subscribe, much appreciated! Take care

[@negnanzabriko8523]

I'm about to save myself $400.00 on labor. Thank you. Maybe one day I will send you a bottle of "Barbancourt" 5 star from the motherland 😅

[@9ORILL4]

I thought i was trippin. But that is fiji jammin in da back round. Aloha braddah

[@FixItPhillip]

Lol ya, aloha brah

[@9ORILL4]

@@FixItPhillip right on my braddah. Imma subscribe. Keep it up, aloha bro

[@Keeanuu93]

Ekolu too haha

[@armandogutierrez7248]

Good explanation. This is the video that l was looking for. simple nice and easy 👌

[@mountainaire7]

Just the video I was looking for! Thanks!

[@equalizer2233]

Someone switched all 4 shocks on that truck. Those blue shocks came off a Trd Sport model. Trd Off Roads come with the blue and yellow Bilstein shocks. Its going to be stiffer riding with those sport shocks and its likely going to need longer rear shocks with that 2" lift as there not long enough and will be topping out going over speed bumps.

[@FixItPhillip]

Ok good to know thank you

[@edbrownewell]

After a 2" lift to the rear would adding shock extenders be a good idea?

[@FixItPhillip]

I've never had to but it shouldn't hurt anything to add them

[@jamesseamon185]

Right to the point! Thank you for your time.

[@paulhahn6286]

Great video...very detailed and helpful

[@michaelbranch1085]

Diff drop not required?

[@gapo62angler93]

Great video, I wish I could do this myself but with back issues it’s impossible for me. How much does something like this usually cost , parts and labor for a 2020 TRD OR?

[@Vabasseroutdoors1]

Nice! New to your channel

[@BrunoGenovese]

After putting in the spacers & blocks wouldnt the truck require an alignerment?

[@FixItPhillip]

If your not moving the lower control arm camber bolts or the tie rod toe adjustment, it should be off much if any. It never hurts to have it checked to get the most out of your tire life.

[@jmyers6175]

Not a leveling kit. This a full suspension lift fron t and back. Leveling is lifting front only.

[@brianfrey1917]

Do you recommend changing rear shocks? Heard that with 2 inches in rear even small bumps cause the shock to reach its full extension and “bottom” out

[@Popwarner-x1w]

Probably not. Because 2 inches is not very much of a lift. I'm gonna put one on my Tacoma truck and I guess I will find out

[@robdeckard1618]

Nicely made vid. Question, do you need the rear block spacer to be tapered and if so why ? Thanks

[@kozy_taco2164]

OK, one thing I caught here, this is a TRD off road so it should have bilstein struts/shocks not Hitachi. I'd check into that

[@Popwarner-x1w]

I just purchased a different 2 inch rear kit and they didn't say anything about the taper in the block. I just finished reading that adding a rear leaf spring block that is tapered is a cheapo fix that doesn't address the real problem. The correct fix is getting your driveline lengthened.

[@erik1979ms]

awesome video.

[@wildtaco1982]

Great video !!

[@MarkRiley12]

Is there any torque specs for tightening everything down? Also will it do ok in 4x4 without a diff drop?

[@autumnharrison7776]

What brand is that lift by? and what would be a good lift for a 2015 tacoma to buy? i dont want a rough ride quality .

[@FixItPhillip]

I got it from a local wheel/tire shop, not sure where he gets them from but its not a known brand, but these leveling kits are basically a chunk of metal lol (spacers), ive also installed kits that customers bought on amazon and none have ever complained about ride quality or a rough ride with 2 or 3 inch spacers. Plz be sure to Subscribe, much appreciated!

[@autumnharrison7776]

FixItPhillip yea i have one in my amazon cart made buy supreme . 3” in front and 2” in the back ! 🤞🏼 fingers crossed I don’t lose any factory ride quality or any problems that may occur . Love the videos !

[@FixItPhillip]

@@autumnharrison7776 sounds good. This is the same height leveling kit i do for the toyota dealerships trucks so u should be good, if anyting it might feel slightly stiffer in the front but not much if any.

[@autumnharrison7776]

FixItPhillip thanks for the help !

[@joshr3124]

is 3 inch in the front ok or will it make it a harsh ride?

[@matthewflores4558]

When putting in a leveling kit like that would you recommend putting in a diff drop as well?

[@FixItPhillip]

I haven't needed to on the ones I've done, if your front cv axles are too much at a angle its possible for the cv joints to bind and pop, in that case you have to do the diff drop. But in my experience I haven't come across that issue with a 2 or 3 inch spacer

[@matthewflores4558]

FixItPhillip okay thanks for the response! From what I’ve read, my understanding is that for trucks with 4WD you would need one

[@FixItPhillip]

@@matthewflores4558 I've done the 4x4's without the dif drop spacers without any issues, but it wouldn't hurt to do it anyway while you do the strut spacers

[@FixItPhillip]

@@matthewflores4558 thanks for the question, please be sure to subscribe, much appreciated!

[@morell7131]

If you’re doing this at home and don’t have that huge Jack for the truck lol, is it a lot more difficult to install the rear lift by doing one side first and leaving the other side alone until you finish? Or would you not recommend doing it that way?

[@patrickking3764]

Amazing. like watching you video.

[@FixItPhillip]

Thank you

[@papabear007]

Question after the 3/2 lift did you have to adjust the headlights? Iv been getting a lot of flashing headlights from on coming traffic? I went from 265/75/16 to 285/70/17 not sure that’s a big deal or not thanks for any suggestions

[@caidenchilds8259]

If you will do your nuts on your u bolts in an x pattern you won’t have to worry about keeping your studs the same length because it will do it for you

[@papabear007]

Looks good ! How long dose it take you to install that leveling kit 3/2 ?

[@FixItPhillip]

About 2.5 to 3.5 hrs

[@danboston2630]

When you install your lift kit ready then you have to switch the left side to the right side ??? Sir

[@marknalina]

After installing the leveling kit, did you do an alignment?

[@FixItPhillip]

Yes. Although it doesn't throw it off much doing it this way is best to get an alignment done

[@lazflores331]

Aye bradda! Sick vid just wondering if buy the leveling kit for my truck will you guys be able to install the kit? And how much would you charge? Mahalos

[@FixItPhillip]

I'm no longer on the island brotha or else I would

[@lazflores331]

Will I need longer shocks if I went with 3” in the back instead of 2”?

[@Its_about_that_time]

Great job. What brand lift is this

[@saulvilleda9064]

Excelente amigo

[@rushthegreat]

YOU SHOULD SEE HIS TRUCK NOW!!! 👀

[@acecarreiro]

Great videos! I like your simple descriptions of parts and you can always see what youre doing. One question: when putting bolts/nuts back, do you just tighten them well? When do you consider any torque specs? Thanks

[@FixItPhillip]

Thank you. I intentionally do not show torque specs because some years may be different then others. But yes go by the specs for your vehicle

[@gregsmith332]

I think he's too lazy to use a torque wrench

[@seanbungcayao2554]

I hear the island music in the background. Are you from Hawaii? 🤙🏼

[@FixItPhillip]

Kauai

[@seanbungcayao2554]

@@FixItPhillip Ho rahhj. I just bought a leveling kit too for my Tacoma and you make it look easy to install um 😂

[@seanbungcayao2554]

@@FixItPhillip and how long did it take you to install the whole thing ?

[@rafaelhernandez9854]

I did the same leveling kit but I have a slight vibration in the front my Tacoma is a 2018 TRD off-road

[@philipc1709]

Didn’t you need to put front differential spacers for it’s supports?

[@4bvenom733]

Why, every 3 inch lift video never show the inside the lift suspenson how the uca actually sit

[@papabear007]

Hi I have a 2020 Tacoma TRD 4x4 double cab looking for lift. Toyota telling me 3/1 I see 3/2 you have what to you recommend? I gave stock tire rims for now good year Duratrack 265/70R was just thinking going one size bigger 275/75 16 what do you think ? Thanks

[@FixItPhillip]

I've always done the 3 front and 2 rear and it comes out good and pretty level. Never done a 3 front and 1 rear before

[@papabear007]

FixItPhillip If you were in west coast of fl I’d come have you do it! I like your videos well done!

[@rikerkubera411]

Is it the same process removing levling kit ?

[@jericjem22]

Awesome video. Question", since you've done a 2 inches lift at the rear suspension, aren't the shocks supposed to be replaced accordingly? I bought a set of Rough Country 3" front and 2" rear lift kit and it came with bigger and longer shocks, you think I can still use the stock shocks instead? Thanks.

[@FixItPhillip]

It depends on the stock shocks. Some will extend long enough. If your kit came with extended shocks I would just use those longer ones to be on the safe side

[@jericjem22]

@@FixItPhillip Thanks .

[@rayf982]

Shouldn't you measure from the center of hub to the fender?

[@FixItPhillip]

Ya that's fine too. I was just seeing how high it was from the floor lol, thanks for watching!

[@nasty_8085]

How much do you charge for the install for leveling kits

[@omartello6428]

Does this lift kit works in a Tacoma 2011 2wd 5 lugs????

[@sanchezrudy93]

Where should i get U bolts if I lost the ones I use to have?

[@barumbadoakho594]

Hellow sir,i need the number of filler gauges for the intake and exhaust for honda accord 3.5 v6?

[@pokiimagallanes7504]

Sounds like you in the 808 state. I'm in Nanakuli. You on Oahu? Thinking of getting a kit.

[@FixItPhillip]

I was in kauai, now I'm on the east coast

[@pokiimagallanes7504]

@@FixItPhillip ty

[@edsonperalta2226]

What size tires do you recommend with this lift?

[@el_juezz3702]

This is secure for my truck ?

[@CampinCampers]

Do you always have to add more to the back. I have a 2” from front to rear. If I lift the front 2”, do I have to do anything to the back in order to level it out? Will the shift of weight now drop the rear?

[@FixItPhillip]

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[@Iphizone]

Did the lift camber the tires in any way? I’m considering that lift just don’t want uneven tire wear. Thank you

[@FixItPhillip]

No not by much if any. I recommend doing an alignment after to get it right on

[@brandonscott1513]

I'm definitely feeling more confident to install a lift kit on my own after watching this video. It helps that my dad is a diesel mechanic and has all of the tools already. I am worried that the 3" front 2" rear will be too high for my stock wheels and tires on my 2020 Sport Tacoma. I want a visual lift, but I want to keep my stock wheels and tires for now. Any advice?

[@FixItPhillip]

You'll be ok in the front, should also be for the rear as well, worst case you may need longer rear shocks, but I think you'll be fine, I havent had an issue with 2" rear blocks with the stock shocks

[@brandonscott1513]

@@FixItPhillip I do have a brand that offers 3 front/ 1.5 rear but, I figured that might look odd.

[@FixItPhillip]

@@brandonscott1513 3 front and 2 rear in my experience looks good and level. Please be sure to subscribe,much appreciated!

[@bevoou8127]

Will it need to be aligned?

[@FixItPhillip]

Its always best to. Doesn't usually throw it off much but you should get it checked anyway

[@davecarroll171]

What brand?

[@rafaelbanderas101]

How come some people take an extra step on doing a diff drop?? Is it needed on a 2wd tacoma?? Or will I be ok?? Thanks

[@FixItPhillip]

The diff drop is for the front differential if its a 4x4. If its 2wd no diff drop is used

[@rafaelbanderas101]

FixItPhillip thank god lol really liked the video 👍👍👍

[@FixItPhillip]

@@rafaelbanderas101 thank you! Please be sure to subscribe, much appreciated!

[@rafaelbanderas101]

Ended up buying a 4x4 2021 off-road 4x4 now any way you can make a video on the diff drop? Lol

[@willkuhl523]

I installed a 3 inch leveling kit and a two inch in the back and put 33s on it know the tires are close to the upper control arm is that okay ?

[@FixItPhillip]

As long as they aren't rubbing the upper control arms while truck is on the floor you should be fine, when on a auto repair lift they may touch, I've seen allot of lifted trucks with 33's rub on upper control when lifted in the air, but when setting the truck back on the floor they do not touch.

[@JavierHernandez-ud3yd]

I did this today and I wasn’t able to connect the emergency break bracket back on its. Is there a trick to it? Thanks

[@FixItPhillip]

try putting the tires on and lowering the truck back on the ground, then try connecting the bracket

[@JavierHernandez-ud3yd]

Great video! Do I need a sway bar drop bracket?

[@FixItPhillip]

I haven't needed one for only a 2 or 3 inch lift

[@The_Real_Corbin_Dallas]

I did the same 3-2 leveling kit on my '08 Taco and the upper control arms rub on the springs, of the struts. Albeit I only did the front due to an extreme lack of free time. In your opinion do you think the rubbing will go away once I complete the rear?

[@FixItPhillip]

Does it rub the strut when vehicle is jacked up or also when its on the floor?

[@The_Real_Corbin_Dallas]

@@FixItPhillip The upper control arm rubs on the spring of the strut assembly.

[@FixItPhillip]

@@The_Real_Corbin_Dallas is it while the truck is on the ground or while its lifted with a jack

[@mr.corner9024]

Can you add what the tire size ya got?

[@bIaKnAwLcEu]

Can you fit 33” tires with 17” wheels without rubbing with those lift set up?

[@FixItPhillip]

I think you'll be ok, I've had customers with 33's with this lift. You may have to take off the little plastic mud flap in front and possibly trim close to the bottom of the bumper, only if you have slight rubbing on turns

[@angelosciandra8347]

Back seat cover??

[@dillonstclair278]

I just got a new truck and was wondering if this is a job me and my friends can do or if I should go to a professional and if so how much do you think it should be

[@FixItPhillip]

If you have it done at a shop they are probably going to charge you at least 3 to 4 hrs, times whatever their labor rate is. Plus parts. Its up to you whether you feel comfortable to do it yourself

[@dillonstclair278]

FixItPhillip I actually live on the same island as you what shop do you work at and what would your rate be

[@FixItPhillip]

@@dillonstclair278 I moved off island about 3 months ago brotha

[@dillonstclair278]

Awwww ok thanks for the help though

[@EanEpro]

Do spacers go in for skid plate?

[@FixItPhillip]

If you put front diff spacers then yes

[@jessealcalarealtyone]

Is the process the same for a 2004 tacoma prerunner?

[@FixItPhillip]

Very similar

[@PrimoGixxer]

Where did you purchase the leveling kit?

[@FixItPhillip]

Customer supplied it, just in aftermarket leveling kit

[@calebnelson2932]

I orderd a 3 inch level kit and the spacers are 1.5 inch is that right

[@FixItPhillip]

Yes. For a 3 inch lift the actual spacers in the front aren't 3 inches in height.

[@calebnelson2932]

@@FixItPhillip thank you that makes me feel a lot better

[@dashinglc5901]

Can I use this leveling kit on my 2003 Tacoma?

[@MarkRiley12]

All the ones I've seen like this are for 05 and up.

[@bobbyshafia9677]

do u need an alignment now

[@FixItPhillip]

It would be best to

[@nicolasb5613]

Thats a lot of droop on upper control arm, and the cv joint axle angle kinda cringy.

[@isaacarriaga1555]

Hi, is there any difference on a 2020 Toyota Tacoma?

[@FixItPhillip]

I believe it is the same if not very similar

[@isaacarriaga1555]

FixItPhillip thank you

[@renzramelb2867]

do I hear kolohe kai

[@FixItPhillip]

Yezzir

[@ceasarcassell7573]

Where are you located ?

[@FixItPhillip]

I was in Hawaii, now I'm on the east coast

[@ceasarcassell7573]

Got it ! Thanks.... Great work ..

[@kouavang2396]

After installing the lift kit, do i need to bring my truck to a shop for wheel alignment?

[@FixItPhillip]

Yes its best to do you make sure the alignment is good

[@stevestepro2354]

I was told if you do the 3-2 lift that you have to have the front end aligned after the install. Did it take it out of alignment?

[@FixItPhillip]

The way I showed how to do it doesn't tend to throw the alignment out much. But I still recommend getting an alignment done afterwards