3RD Gen Tacoma: ULTIMATE "Budget" Suspension Upgrade

I'll show you how to do a full suspension upgrade on a 2016 - 2023 Toyota Tacoma and transform your truck both on and off road! The goal... awesome performance, lowest cost, only high quality parts. I combine the best from Bilstein, Old Man Emu and Eibach. After 20,000 miles of use I'll then give you a performance review and inspection of the suspension system I put together!

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HELPFUL LINKS:
Toyota's TRD Lift Kit Install PDF: https://toyotaparts.sparkstoyota.com/...
Bilstein 6112 Installation Instructions PDF: https://bilstein.blob.core.windows.ne...
Helpful Article on Coilover Spring Rates: https://accutuneoffroad.com/articles/...
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PARTS USED IN BUILD:
Bilstein 6112 Front Struts (PN: BIL-47-309975): https://amzn.to/406xa70
Bilstein 5110 Rear Shocks x2 (PN: BIL-24-186728): https://amzn.to/3A0Lpzq
Eibach 14" Coil Spring 650-LB x2 (PN: EIB.1400.300.0650S): https://amzn.to/406v3jf
Old Man Emu Dakar Leaf Spring x2 (PN: EL111R): https://amzn.to/4dNEKWY
Old Man Emu Bushings x2 (PN: OMESB108): https://amzn.to/3U8LPKS
SumoSprings Front Kit (PN: SSF-604-40): https://superspringsinternational.com...
SumoSprings Rear Kit (PN: SSR-612-40): https://amzn.to/3NrRCYc
Sway Bar Relocation Kit: https://amzn.to/3A2Li6p
9" Long Tacoma U-Bolts: https://amzn.to/4dMnwt5
Tacoma Front Strut Top Caps x2: https://amzn.to/4h81tjG
If you do want to go the lift block route... this is the one I used: https://lowrangeoffroad.com/low-range...

TOOLS:
Specialty Products Spring Compressor: https://amzn.to/4eVIuH8
Craftsman Mechanics Tool Kit: https://amzn.to/3BOWNiA
Craftsman Metric Ratcheting Wrenches: https://amzn.to/4dQb5g1
Tekton 3/8 Inch Drive Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/404QzoM
Tekton 1/2 Inch Drive Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/3U7V5ig
Milwaukee Impact Driver: https://amzn.to/4eL9r0k
Milwaukee High Torque Impact: https://amzn.to/3Y5ZkvZ
Tie Rod End Puller: https://amzn.to/48ciV2u
Brass Hammer: https://amzn.to/3Nui9Ep
Cotter Pins: https://amzn.to/3UyaIjB
Blue Threadlocker: https://amzn.to/3Yppprm
Anti-Seize: https://amzn.to/3zZQbNy
Synthetic Grease: https://amzn.to/3BN44iQ
1/2 Inch Drive Breaker Bar: https://amzn.to/3BFlw8I
Harbor Freight (or similar store) is great for the remaining tools.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Why I'm Upgrading My Suspension
01:47 Suspension Upgrade Goals
02:10 Parts and Tools
04:24 Rear Suspension Install (lift block version)
09:52 Front Suspension Disassembly
13:20 Assemble New Bilstein 6112 Coilover
17:07 Front Suspension Assembly
19:08 Why Lift Blocks Suck!
20:22 Leaf Springs and Bump Stops
24:29 Yay Techron!
25:30 Long Term Update and Review
28:59 Inspection, Final Specs and Cost
30:40 Future Upgrade Plans?!

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