Installing your lift in your 2022 Tundra

This is a step by step to walk you through for your new Westcott Designs preload collar lift kit install. We call this kit our 3/1 lift. in this video we provide you with all the tools needed to perform your installation. Please note! We do over a 100 of these installs a month so if you feel it looks easy this is part of the reason. Please let us know if you have any questions on the parts or the install we are happy to help in any way.

[@vikingvincent]

Here's the torque specs for everything needed: Front & Rear Sway Bar End Links - 55 ft lb Front Strut Top Nuts - 33 ft lb Front Shock Bottom to Control Arm - 122 ft lb Lower Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle - 192 ft lb Lower Control Arm to Frame - 207 ft lb Rear Top Shock Nut - 37 ft lb Rear Bottom Shock Bolt - 72 ft lb Track Bar to Axle - 103 ft lb Front Shock to Strut Top Hat - 48 ft lb 🤘🤙

[@westcottdesigns]

Thank you for sharing this👍

[@jdjames997]

Thanks for posting this, very helpful since video doesn’t mention. Cheers

[@jorgecarlos2962]

Thank you guys for all that great information! Waiting to get my Truck. Probably will get this lift kit before the truck. But will be ready. Keep on sharing gentlemen!!!

[@BrianHall21]

This video was extremely helpful in getting my lift installed in my Tundra. The only thing that I would add is that when doing the passenger side rear coil spring spacer, we noted that the rear brake lines (not ABS) became very tight and we could not comfortably lower the rear axle enough without removing the various brake clamping bolts from the axle. Otherwise, this video was instrumental (for me at least) in getting this lift installed. Thanks for the great product!

[@jdjames997]

I wonder how many times this comment has been seen, my guess is not enough, i figured this out myself while doing the install luckily before the brake lines were damaged or torn out. I ordered longer brake lines, which should be an option when buying this kit, all versions 👍

[@luisbarraza9709]

Totally doable. Easier than when I did my 99 XJ with old rusted bolts 😅. Looks easy when everything is brand new lol. Thanks for sharing

[@NorthPaddle]

I’m not even lifting my truck, but watched anyway. Interesting to see how it’s done.

[@Laotzu819]

Outstanding job description. Thanks

[@zdiver1]

I worked with tools for 35 years and it kills me when people call tools by brand name. Like crescent wrench instead of adjustable wrench. Glad to see you have your shit together.

[@westcottdesigns]

Thank you for watching.

[@jdjames997]

Great video, very helpful. My only comments are as follow for DIY installers: the front lower spindle bolts are very tricky to get in, you have to align the upper aluminum piece up with the bottom knuckle, and I did one myself, the other required another person to hold the wheel end and move it and tilt so the holes lined up while i slowly screwed the bolts in, honestly it’s a real SOB by yourself. I do agree with putting some red loktite on the nuts and bolts shown (and using a GOOD torque wrench on all), my front sway bar nuts almost came off after a couple short drives, so I added more LT and retorqued them. Some say they had a hard time compressing springs, i used the OMT kit from Amazon & it was stressed but worked, just be patient and grease the tool bolts heavily so they don’t lock up & turn slowly with a gun. My other suggestion is to mark all the bolts and nuts removed during this install with a paint pen (Amazon) after install so you can see if any of them move after doing some drives, and then recheck all in 500 miles then again at 1,000. This is something Wescott shows in one of their other videos when they do an install at their shop in Phoenix, great pro tip. Lastly, if you can afford it, I highly recommend getting Wescott TRD full shock lift kit, it gives you more travel, and it rides like a dream, I believe better than stock without having so much lean, and not so mushy. Using “C” or “D” load tires (NOT E) are a must, they help by not having such stiff side walls, more plush…this install is not crazy hard, but even this guy makes it look easier than it is- i would say full 6-10 hours is realistic, watch all the Wescott install videos, there are tips in all of them, including using a ratchet strap to line up track bar bolt, just lowering the truck to ground won’t do it, ask me how how I know 😂

[@AR14149]

Were you able to get it done with floor jack and jack stands or did you need a lift?

[@itr0863]

Awesome video as always Jeff. Super informative and I love how you label the tools and organized/presented them for the video

[@westcottdesigns]

Thank you! We really want to help people if they decide to do the install themselves. We had a customer tell us we made the install look to easy and it was misleading when he decided to do it himself. He was very upset with us because he had to have the dealer install it after all and wanted us to pay for it.

[@fiz4236]

You guys are awesome 😎

[@MegaRetr]

This video was extremely helpful

[@westcottdesigns]

Thank you!🙏

[@marblemanda]

This video is AWESOME!.

[@macsgarage8410]

Outstanding video, glad you shared the tools and sizes, what kind of long 24" rachet wrench are you using and brand?, Need one of those.

[@jamesbell4252]

I watched your video, ordered the kit which shipped almost immediately and installed it myself in my garage without an impact Gun. Everything went as demonstrated in this video. The next morning I had an alignment done and installed 35/12.5/20 on my TRD stock rims. The front end is real bouncy almost like the springs are too compressed. Additional, Please don’t think you can do with an alignment because mine was way off!

[@derekboyd1300]

Any concern about the added angle on the CV boots? I installed a leveling/small lift kit on my 03 tundra and it came with a 1" differential spacer to reduce the angle on the CV boots. P.S. Great video and looks like a great product!! Thanks!!

[@jasonspaar3138]

Solid lift!

[@westcottdesigns]

Thank you!

[@steve1998]

Great Video!!!! Thanks for posting this!!! I’m guessing if you have air suspension in the rear there’s no “lift” for that set up? Thanks

[@travanw85]

Does removing the rubber isolater from the bottom spring perch cause any increases in NVH?

[@singooo801]

Great video just a question is the towing capability affected at all with this lift and 37 inch tires?

[@c0met780]

Hey guys, just got my spacers installed and super stoked on the outcome. Oddly my lane assist sensors are no longer working. What’s the best way to trouble shoot this without going to the dealership?

[@bradanglin527]

You guys are awesome! So excited for my kit to arrive in the mail!!!! Are you guys finding that, when installing method wheels, the provided lugs are the correct size or are you having to use the oem ones? I just ordered some 317’s with lug nuts but not sure they gave me the right size.

[@westcottdesigns]

The OEM lugs will not work with the aftermarket wheels. The splines are larger then the Tacoma’s and 4Runners are but the same size as the previous Tundra. Just went to a 6x139.7 from the 5x1.50

[@jensenjayriley]

Any chance a 285/75r18 Yoko XAT (measured 35x11.5) fits without a lift?

[@myharley5616]

With this particular set up can you wear 37" x12.5"?

[@steveraby4780]

What's the labor for doing front and rear?

[@ivanbuzhduga8087]

How do you do this with a 1794 edition that has the air ride? Just for the front. Thanks

[@johngill9796]

Is this the same process for the Tundra TRD PRO?

[@anhhailuausa5777]

is it going to void the warranty on the new tundra? pleat let me know thanks and extend warranty

[@user-is5cy8qo5u]

Very nice video but it would have been to see the results, maybe next time add a short segment to show before and after results.

[@dylanrakai1659]

Where can we find the alignment specs. Please post here perhaps if not already @westcott designs Thanks 🙏

[@vikingvincent]

This would be 100/100 if it included torque specs 🤙

[@mtnkrew]

Any truth behind rumors that your kits void the warranty on 2022+ Tundras?

[@AhmadShabeer-Official]

Do you need upper control arms with this lift?

[@tomwurdack7040]

Does the front radar unit require recalibration after this lift is installed?

[@SM-lj2ef]

The top shim plate is .5" thick and strut bolts aren't long enough for the nuts to get full thread contact. I had to put mine on a lathe and turn it down to .450" to be safe. I now have half a thread sticking above the nut. Seems sketchy to not be able to fully engage a nut

[@westcottdesigns]

It’s designed to catch all the way up to the last thread inside the nut. With the tensile strength of the factory stud it would not ad anymore strength with the stud protruding out the top of the nut. We do suggest customers using red Loctite and torque in the nuts

[@ARIN4UK]

Will you be doing a 2/1 or a 1.5/5 for those that don’t want a 3/1 lift??

[@westcottdesigns]

We are going to offer a front leveling kit and also also a full front lift and rear lift.

[@karl8024]

Are the tundras requiring alignments after installing from what you are seeing?

[@westcottdesigns]

We recommend it! We also recommend it even with just a wheel and tire swap.

[@jeffbobbitt4912]

Why not offer a threaded spring porch with locking rings to allow for different ride heights? True coil over rather than a fixed preload. Do you find this setup creates a stiffer ride since you’ve compressed the spring more and you’ve shortened the stroke? Or do the smaller diameter wheels and taller side wall make up for it? Regardless the parts look great.

[@westcottdesigns]

We don’t want anyone messing with the height or the ride quality. Because any time the height is changed the alignment has to be done and customers would complain that our lift wore out their tires when they did not do a realignment after making a adjustment and they would blame it on us. The new struts are 2” short the last Gen and the rear shocks are 3/4” shorter so this limits the rebound and amount of adjustment we could do without the ride quality really suffering. Toyota never did it for a reason! I learned a thing or two when I worked for them😉

[@jeffbobbitt4912]

@@westcottdesigns Ah yes the public. Wise move for sure. My background is from racing specially Indy car/NASCAR with TRD not the aftermarket group so I forget that company’s like you are dealing with the public. Just bought a Tundra and came across your company when searching for lift kits. Lots of people have great things to say about your products. Is the 3” front 2” rear kit available yet?

[@sunnyoutdooradventures]

Can these lifts be used on a platinum model with the air lift system?

[@westcottdesigns]

We are working the air bag set ups now. Probably be a couple more weeks on the air set up.

[@IcatchTuna]

Are you guys hearing of issues compressing the coils on the TRD offroad trucks with at home spring compressors?

[@westcottdesigns]

Not at all! That is what we use in the shop. We have 3 sets of them. We do replace them when we feel them getting worn though.

[@ckalldayux1]

Purchased your 3/1 kit here. Was able to complete the install except one portion… the last portion. The track bar is not lining up to reconnect for whatever reason. After lowering car back down the distance is even further. Is this a common issue? Any recommendations or advice?

[@westcottdesigns]

I would drive backwards with it and then maybe have someone stand on the tailgate. It should line up. We don’t usually have any problems with them.

[@swoopjunky]

Man my place TE Motorsports said there was nothing made for the rear yet. They put a 2 inch on the front and left the rear alone for now. Front is slightly higher maybe 1/2 inch. How can I order that rear kit to level it better now.

[@westcottdesigns]

We make a full kit and we also make a front only kit but you can also order the rear if not

[@troymillon9020]

Do you have the link for the spring compressor tool?

[@mikeburbank9251]

I second this question! You mentioned Amazon, but there are several on there. I hate using those “square” ones from (usually from Autozone) that was mentioned.

[@christophgallo2347]

I need some help, I installed this kit on my tundra but I can't find anyone to do the alignment not even toyota has the 2022 alignment update, how did you guys do it?

[@westcottdesigns]

Tell everyone to stop being so cheap and have Hunter come out and do the software update It’s available. It’s $500 to have the update done. We did ours 3 weeks ago and before that we just went off the 21 specs and dialed it in from there.

[@BraaapHooligan]

I'm curious why you guys chose to increase preload and a spacer to lift the front instead on a larger spacer on top. Did you find the front was to soft from factory?

[@westcottdesigns]

It changes the ride minimal and does not limit the upward travel of the factory strut and cause the strut to fail over time. True spacer lifts are for pavement. Our lift is designed and engineered to be used without compromising the strut.

[@BrickyardPowerMan]

Outstanding video. Gives me the confidence to order a lift from you and to install it myself. One item not mentioned during the video was any requirement to torque down the nuts and bolts. Everything was tightened by hand. If we wanted to match factory specs, where would we obtain this? Thank you for putting out some outstanding videos on the new 2022 Tundra.

[@davidhall8593]

Same here…so wondered about torque setting too. Btw lift looks great! Got my deposit down and just waiting for the dealer to call…

[@bb4life384]

Agreed. I always like to torque to spec. Not just say “plenty of thread showing”!

[@capazzo22]

Came here also to comment and ask if anyone has the torque specs.

[@slothyuhas4641]

Use German Torque "Good-and-Tight" 🤣

[@elyramirez625]

Any updates on torque specs?

[@dawg1234100]

I guess you don’t have extend any brake lines? I would think you lift and extend the travel of the suspension you would have to do the same with the brake system?

[@westcottdesigns]

The suspension only has 1/4” of added travel which does not effect the brake lines or the abs lines.

[@anan7s294]

do u have something for Kia Carnival, looking for a 1 or 2" lift.

[@westcottdesigns]

No I’m sorry.

[@seantanner4485]

can a lift kit be done to a 22 tundra SR model. haven't seen one anywhere

[@westcottdesigns]

It can be done! No problem. You just need to identify which front struts are in the vehicle and then we can get it correct kit together.

[@DominikKolano]

Can I install this on tundra with rear air suspension?

[@westcottdesigns]

Not this kit. We are finishing the design on the kit with rear air bags and should be ready in the next couple of weeks after final testing.

[@scooty67]

How much lift are you getting with this, also, this changes the angle of the drive shaft to the rear ends and transmission some is it a concern for pre wear on these items?

[@lewiswatchorn7239]

This is a partial shim system and partial preload system, so there are few things to keep in mind-first, the ride could potentially be harsher in the front because the springs are under more tension due to the thicker spring seat. Installing that thicker spring seat increases spring tension to not allow the suspension to squat as much under its own weight. The second thing to consider is what you’ve asked-because it doesn’t lower the tie rods, control arms, or front differential, the angle of all these components are steeper, which will likely induce more wear.

[@scooty67]

@@lewiswatchorn7239 Thanks for the reply, I just want to fit 33 on my truck but lifting it some is a thought but probably not necessary, I plan on adding new bumpers that will add weight also, so I need to consider the effects of that to the suspension.

[@HANS-tb4me]

Is there a a work around for rear airbags?

[@westcottdesigns]

We have one being dropped off Wednesday to test

[@DTieu1]

I got my kit installed last night. What’s the plastic clip for?

[@westcottdesigns]

That is to pin back the fender liner. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpKtqIVsnrGUbtEsi=G_C9R4kgjJqWWzXm

[@Hoofer54247]

Can this be installed with the AirLift LoadLifter 5000? I assume it can, but want to verify.

[@westcottdesigns]

The lift will work with the air lifter 5000👍

[@SM-lj2ef]

Will you guys sell just the top shim plate? I am only looking to do a slight 1/2" -3/4" front lift to get it close to level but still have room for sag in the back when loaded. I don't wanna go full level as it looks stupid once u get some weight in the back

[@westcottdesigns]

We sure will!👍

[@SM-lj2ef]

@@westcottdesigns can't wait. Also can't wait for my new Tundra to finally arrive. Ordered in November

[@Just_Another_TrackGuy74]

Once I received my kit that I purchased last week, I’ll have a auto shop work on it. How long do you think it should take them and do y’all have instructions for them?

[@nicholas2339]

I think they said 5.5 it calls for. If no instructions, I’d show them this video.

[@kwmiked]

Have u ever seen on a rough country level kit ,the cheap 100$ kit with just strut spacers pop out passenger cv axle at differential? Its only a 1.75 lift, wondering why it did that and what can i do to prevent it from happening again. Seems bump stop spacer is only for up travel stop, not full droop travel down?

[@westcottdesigns]

We have been seeing that on lifted and non lifted trucks when the truck is in 4 wheel drive on pavement or a surface that is not giving or allowing slip for the tires. This happens when someone turns. The force from the bind has to go somewhere so it finds the weakest link which is the cv joint and causes it to pop out and slap around under the vehicle relieving the force.

[@kwmiked]

@westcottdesigns I guess he heard his pop out on a road with frost heaves, I was assuming it popped out cause of the lift and the woops in the road made it over extend. He was in 2wd. Then he told me it was only that 1.75 spacer kit. So idk what to think. Is the TRD pro a longer shaft? And will it work in his platinum? I see that have a longer one that says for lifts, but is it to long, parts geek didn't really give a description of what it would fit. My buddyvseems to think its a first yr issue, I personally don't.

[@kwmiked]

@westcottdesigns he drove it home the rest of way, it didn't rip boot, but u can see its clearly sitting lower then driver side at the dif. Im almost wording if half broke but kinda still together oddly. It only pops when he turns kinda sharp. Normal driving u don't hear anything or feel it

[@tinker833]

Westcott Designs. How Can I install this and not void my factory warranty? I want to get one, but dont want to mess with the warranty stuff. Thanks for any information.

[@westcottdesigns]

Only way it can void the warranty is if it causes something to fail. Other wise they can’t void your warranty. If that was the case if you switched out your wheels then they could void out your warranty as well. I would not be making parts and selling them to people if that was the case.

[@tinker833]

@@westcottdesigns thank you!

[@Tjcooke18]

Are there torque specs available?

[@westcottdesigns]

We just them at the same torque specs as the Toyota dealers good and tight👍

[@agentcovert]

How about some Tow Hooks up front ?

[@westcottdesigns]

People only need hooks when they need to be towed out or broke down! No need for those on the new tundra😜

[@agentcovert]

@@westcottdesigns sure like you only need airbags and seatbelts in a crash..just don't crash or get into a crash etc..There is clearly a demand and need in the market for 2 wildly popular platforms sharing the same frame etc..Why overlook such opportunities.?

[@parismotorcyclingchannel3337]

Is the process basically the same for the TRD Pro?

[@westcottdesigns]

The install is done the same way!👍

[@parismotorcyclingchannel3337]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@tosselite]

Would anything be different for '24?

[@westcottdesigns]

Nothing is different

[@GrizzlyBall6.9]

Did you have to install extended brake lines?

[@westcottdesigns]

We designed the kit so it does not need the brake lines to be extended the factory shocks and struts limit the factory brake lines.

[@GrizzlyBall6.9]

@@westcottdesigns hell yeah, brother

[@taylormckay402]

Am I sacrificing a lot with going with the raw kit vs anodized? Will raw wear down alot faster ?

[@IcatchTuna]

I'm not an expert , but I just ordered mine, got the raw aluminum. My reasoning I work on heavy trucks for a living, air tanks, fuel tanks, hydraulic tanks all come on these truck raw. The environment they see is 100 times worse than anything a personal truck will, and the tanks last the life of the truck. Also I plan to put a light coat of surface shield on the bottom and top were water and junk might sit.

[@karl8024]

Ballpark how much to have this lift installed at a shop?

[@westcottdesigns]

We charge $740 to install the full kit.

[@DominikKolano]

@@westcottdesigns 740$ just for the installation? Or with the lift?

[@westcottdesigns]

@@DominikKolano the install is $740 and the full kit is $425.

[@SeanBrinkerhoff]

Is this the installation video to use for a 2023 Tundra (Limited TRD Pkg short bed)

[@westcottdesigns]

Yes thus will work

[@andrewperreault3690]

what is the install time on this lift?

[@terryoliver5912]

should've pulled the cab and replaced the bad turbos while you were at it...

[@westcottdesigns]

Good thing for the warranty!👍. And it’s not the turbo’s it’s the actuators😉

[@landonpowers8472]

Nice leaving parts out I'm sure the engineer at toyota that decided that rubber insulator need to be there is not nearly as smart as you

[@westcottdesigns]

Toyota use the rubber isolator on the bottom of the strut where the spring sits because it is a steel collar and isolator grounds out the vibration that would transfer into the vehicle without the isolator, because we use a billet aluminum lower spring perch it causes it to grounds out the vibration this is the exact same thing Toyota does as well on the TRD PRO models as well. We work with the engineers at Toyota on a pretty regular base. They actually use some of our parts and test them!👍

[@john-ck8sw]

Should never do any mods like that to a new truck. Gonna cost you problems in the future for sure

[@westcottdesigns]

That’s not the case. Done right it will never cause any problems. Buy shitty parts that have not been engineered correctly will for sure cause problems. We test a ton of other companies parts that fail or will cause failure which can be seen in in some of our suspension videos. I have been doing my kits since 2015 when I still worked for Toyota on the first TRD pros when they came out. Over 20,000 kits out on the road and trucks with over 100k miles on them and not one failure. That has to say something.