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Tacoma Leveling kit Install Guide

Your Tacoma

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This page covers the US Tacoma V6.

Fixes the rake
Hard$150–$2503–5 hrs
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Why do it

Lifts the front to match the rear and makes room for bigger tires.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
  • Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.

Steps

  1. Work on the control arm

    • Free the lower control arm.
    Watch this step (FixItPhill, on a 2005-2019) (7:21–9:18)

  2. Reassemble

    • Refit the strut and everything else.
    Watch this step (9:18–12:20)

  3. Take apart the front

    • Remove the wheel and suspension parts.
    Watch this step (Yota Xpedition, on a 2016-2023) (1:33–3:11)

  4. Loosen the control arm

    • Loosen the bolt.
    Watch this step (3:11–5:56)

  5. Remove the strut

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (5:56–7:50)

  6. Fit the spacer

    • Fit the spacer on the strut.
    Watch this step (7:50–10:44)

  7. Reassemble

    • Refit everything.
    Watch this step (10:44–12:29)

  8. Preload the suspension

    • Tighten once the truck sits on the ground.
    Watch this step (12:29–14:22)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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