You Know Your Toyota Tacoma Needs A Lift Kit

Whether you’re an off-roading animal or are looking to step up your factory OE shock setup for the first time, knowing what your options are for your Toyota Tacoma will allow you to make an informed choice when it comes to meeting your specific needs. There are plenty of lift kit options that promise big and deliver small. You can also run the gamut of price points when it comes to tricking out your Taco’s suspension, but more expensive doesn’t always mean better quality or performance.

Whatever mod you decide to go with, we want you to rest easy in your choice, especially considering how much time you’re going to spend sitting on those coils. To help provide you with a clearer picture and see through the sandstorm of lift kit options, we’ve compiled our top picks and an in-depth buying guide that pulls from several expert opinions.

Our Methodology 

When it comes to selecting the best lift kits, we rely on the opinions of many industry experts combined with personal experience. We also choose kits that are offered only by companies with the best reputations in the industry. These companies have a solid history of delivering top-quality, rugged, and reliable products to thousands of customers and offer decades of innovation and staying power. 

Price also plays a factor in choosing the best lift kits for your Toyota Tacoma, as we want to offer something to fit any budget or financial comfort zone. For more about our selection criteria, check out this link to The Drive’s Gear About page.

Best Toyota Tacoma Lift Kits Reviews & Recommendations 

Our Verdict

With so many terrific options on the market for your cherished Toyota Tacoma, it’s tough to pick just one. If you want the ideal combination of comfort, performance, reliability, and price tag, the Old Man Emu BP-51 Bypass Coilovers are our top pick overall.

If you’re looking for a high-performance, budget-friendly shock that delivers, check out the Bilstein 6112 2.5″ Lift System. This kit is a great option for newer weekend warriors who are primarily daily drivers but want to have some fun also.

FAQs on Toyota Tacoma Lift Kits

You’ve got questions. The Drive has answers.

Q: Are lift kits bad for your Toyota Tacoma truck?

A: Many people safely and effectively lift their Tacos without any unwanted damage or repercussions. Lift kits are one of the most common truck mods you’ll come across. That said, if installed incorrectly, any lift kit can be bad for your truck. So if you’re not an expert, consider having someone who is helping you properly install your lift kit.

Q: What is the Toyota Tacoma SR5 Package?

A: The SR5 Package is an added value option that features improvements like remote keyless entry, chrome grille and bumpers, extended fenders, leather-wrapped steering wheel, integrated back-up camera, a JBL audio system, power outside mirrors, and more. It’s typically seen on the 2011 V-6-powered trucks, versus a kit for lifting your Toyota Prius.

Q: What does the Toyota Tacoma TRD lift kit include?

A: The TRD lift kit is one of Toyota’s most popular kits and comes with TRD-tuned Bilstein monotube shocks, a pro-style front grille, millimeter-wave radar sensor integration, wire harness, and cable spacers.

Q: How many inches of suspension lift does the TRD kit offer?

A: The TRD lift kit gives you a 2-inch lift in the front end and 1-inch lift in the rear, which is just about the smallest amount of lift you can have and still claim to be lifted.

 

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