The dealer suggested a Rough Country lift since the TRD lift still isn’t available from the parts department. I want to make sure I get a quality lift installed. Any thoughts on a solid 3.5 to 4-inch lift?
Go with King 2.5s and you’ll fit 35 or 37-inch tires depending on how you set it up. They’re the best in the industry!
Mikel said:
Go with King 2.5s and you’ll fit 35 or 37-inch tires depending on how you set it up. They’re the best in the industry!
I’ll check that out. What about ICON?
Mikel said:
Go with King 2.5s and you’ll fit 35 or 37-inch tires depending on how you set it up. They’re the best in the industry!
I’ll check that out. What about ICON?
ICON is getting really popular lately. I haven’t dealt with them yet, but they look solid. Same cost as King, and King has been around forever with great customer service. You can’t really go wrong with either.
Just keep in mind to address geometry changes for lifts over 2.5 to 3 inches… things like driveshaft angles and upper control arms will wear out faster. I’d suggest a 2.5 coilover, with Camburg upper control arms, upgrade to TRD axles, and maybe some rear sway bars. That should do it!
@Mikel
So, I’m looking at a 2025 Platinum with the TRD Off-Road package. Will it already have the upgraded axles? This is my first time lifting a truck, so a lot of this is new to me.
ace said:
@Mikel
So, I’m looking at a 2025 Platinum with the TRD Off-Road package. Will it already have the upgraded axles? This is my first time lifting a truck, so a lot of this is new to me.
If the axles are red, you’ll be fine. Black front axles are the ones that shouldn’t be on these trucks!
@Taj
I’ll have to check on that. It’s still at the dealership.
Or you could wait for the factory TRD lift to keep everything original.
Mikel said:
Or you could wait for the factory TRD lift to keep everything original.
First off, the 3-inch lift is currently on stop sale. They can still install everything else aside from the OEM front spring; you’ll just have to source those parts yourself. Here’s a parts list:
https://content.spad-ams.toyota.com/content/dam/spad/ams/tms-cad/eng-request-doc/ins-inst-dio/2024/6/649700.pdf
I used mostly OEM parts from the TRD lift, except for shocks, springs, and upper control arms. I got the extended axles, lower knuckles, all the nuts/bolts, bumps stops, and other items.
u/Clear_Albatross_9631 – you can find a better deal than the TRD Bilstein setup. If you want something decent that won’t break the bank, avoid King. Some people have had luck with Rough Country, but I personally wouldn’t recommend it. Look at my build in my post history - cost me $4,100 for the lift parts and labor. It drives amazing on and off-road. The price will vary based on where you are.
By the way, which generation Tundra do you have?
@Taj
It’s a 2025.
Mikel said:
Or you could wait for the factory TRD lift to keep everything original.
I sent you a DM.
Yeah, a no-go on the Rough Country. Just get some Bilstein height-adjustable front struts in the front and shackles in the back. You can’t go wrong with a 3/2 lift.
Nuri said:
Yeah, a no-go on the Rough Country. Just get some Bilstein height-adjustable front struts in the front and shackles in the back. You can’t go wrong with a 3/2 lift.
I agree, I don’t want Rough Country on an $80k truck. I’m not trying to spend $7-10k, but I think $3-4k should get me something solid.
@ace
$80k truck… wow.
@ace
If you’re not looking to spend $7k on suspension, King and Fox may be out for you.
Your options could include the ICON Stage 4 or Dobinsons IMS (if you have rear airbags, my advice could vary).