20 Best Lift Kits For Tundra (2023 Updated)

The whole purpose of buying a lift “kit” is so I don’t have to go collect all the parts individually. While this kit had all the major parts, it didn’t have all the hardware. Specifically, it was missing the bolts and locknuts for the rear brake line extender brackets.

Instead I got 2 locknuts that were too small for any bolt included in the kit. Additional feedback: the instructions are lame! This kit will be installed by a lot of DIYers, so why not make a complete set of instructions? Or a video? Also, it was extremely difficult to install the drivers side strut assembly.

I had to remove the steering linkage to lower the LCA sufficiently to pry the lower part in. Some better instructions and tips might have made this an easier install. Otherwise, its a good kit and I’m happy with the final result (after making a trip to the hardware store for missing bolts and nuts).

This is an excellent lift kit made with quality components. Zero complaints with fit and finish on any of the parts. I ran into one problem during the install, but it was operator error. I am leaving that information here in case anybody else experiences this issue.

When I lowered the lower control arms to put the struts in place, the axle shafts on both sides disengaged the splines approximately 1/4”. The misalignment of the splines prevented the steering knuckle from lining up with the new ball joint on the UCA.

Once I realized the issue and re-aligned the axle shaft splines everything went together easily. Again, not a problem with the kit or anything supplied by rough country. Following the install, the front end aligned easily and the shop said everything looked good and went well with no issues.

The ride quality of my truck has increased exponentially beyond where it was before. I highly recommend this product to anyone with a tundra that wants more than a leveling kit but doesn’t want to cut or drill anything.

Thanks for a quality kit with clear and concise instructions.

Let me start by saying I’ve installed one Rubicon short arm lift kit on an ’05 Jeep before with the guidance of a buddy. This kit was much easier! I installed this kit on a stock 2019 Tundra. I did the upgraded front shocks but the regular rear ones.

My tips and suggestions at the bottom. The book says its a 6 hour job in a mechanic’s shop. I did it in a home garage with floor jacks and hand tools on a 3-day weekend. Bolted right on, everything was perfectly matched and supplied except the 3 bolts and matching nuts needed for the rear brake line extenders, but that’s only $2.

Just be sure to get them before you start!. Everything went on like a dream. I’m not a mechanic by any stretch of the word! The kit went on no trouble. It can be done by a layperson, but I will say it’s $500 of labor well spent to let the shop do it in one day rather than to ruin a whole weekend (maybe 16 hours of wrench time total).

Not worth a self install without a lift and impact tools IMO. I am glad I did it, but there were a lot of places it could have gone sideways on me and caused a lot of trouble. Only because of me and my tools set up, not the kit.

In fact, the amazing kit and perfectly simply fitted is most likely what saved my @$$ and allowed me to be successful. I have put about 4,000 miles on it so far and it’s perfect! I kept my factory 18″ wheels and replaced with 35″ Nitto G2’s.

Had to trim down the skid plate on each side to prevent rubbing and remove all the mud flaps. It looks fantastic and I get complements everywhere I go now. I was shocked at how it drives exactly like my stock version.

I’m not one of those who can “feel” the tires and road, but I will say I did not notice one single difference in the road noise, wobble, turning (other than it turns wider obviously), or anything else from my factory set up.

It just looks bigger and better and I’m sure is way better suited for off-road. I have yet to take it off-road. I have noticed I get about 25 less miles per tank than before, but that is obviously from the bigger tires, not the kit.

I really can’t say enough about how happy I am with this kit. If I had payed the shop the $500 in labor, I would be even happier with it because I would have been driving it sooner. If you have a Tundra, get this kit! 100% worth every penny I spent.

Tips and Suggestions: I would suggest finding a great walkthrough video like I did online. I watched a video by Extreme Terrain Shop (https://youtu. be/4E_GpBuNzAY). It was a great video to help and way better than the provided instructions.

I don’t think I could have done it from those alone. It shows a 2019 in the video but it should work with any year model close on either side. Watch it all the way through first and then have it handy when you’re installing.

Great video! If using floor jacks and stands: use VERY tall jack stands and a very tall floor jack. It will make it so much easier to get the tires on when done, and a bunch of other steps easier. Have 2 extra bottle jacks to support the front and rear differentials.

Completely take off the front and rear sway bars before you start and put them back on when completely done. It’s way easier to do it before and after the install vs. fighting with them while you have 100 other things going on.

My 2019 was obviously very clean and new at the time of the install and therefore I was able to do it with hand tools and a cheater bar, but if yours is older and possibly rusted or dirty bolts, I’d suggest to use impact tools.

The skid plate needed about 2-3″ trimmed off each side of the front to avoid scrubbing. I just did this with some metal snips. That’s it. Great kit, looks fantastic, and rides as good as the factory set up! Buy it!.

I’m definitely enjoying my new lift. Looks great and I know that ready lift makes quality parts. Although when they say “easy to install” I’m not sure for who? Possibly for a full time mechanic or someone that is always working on there truck.

But if your the guy that’s thinking this would be a perfect time to use my new craftsmen ratchet set I got for Christmas,Think again. My brother in law is a mechanic and brought over a lot of his tools and without his knowledge there is No way I would have been able to do this myself.

It still took us about 5 hours. The directions are virtually useless. They are not step by step instructions. They are way too vague for someone thats not a mechanic or someone that has done a lift kit before.

Hope this helps.

I had my local truck accessories place put the 2. 5 on my 2015 JK Willys. I couldn’t be happier with it. I have 285-70r17s with 2 inch spacers and the skyjacker dual steering stabilizers and it actually handles better than the stock setup that it came with.

This is my first commercial lift kit. I installed an self-fab block kit on a Chevy years ago. To my surprise, this kit was fairly easy to install considering the front strut assembly was a bit tricky.

None the less, it took about four hours with a jack, stands and hand tools. Truck looks great and ride about the same. I like the stabilizer bar drop blocks. Raised the front 2. 5″ and the rear 2. 0″.

Plenty of room for 33″ tires. Maybe even 35″.

I got this to give me some extra clearance especially while off roading while I save for a full body suspension lift. took a while to install (2 people with hand tools in a driveway using jack stands) but looks great in the end and wasn’t too terribly hard to install.

didn’t really look at the instructions but they seemed very detailed for someone who has no idea what they’re doing haha. comfortable ride both on and off road and gives me much better clearance so I don’t hit my fenders while running 35s.

Fast installation no issues done alone in 2 1/2 hours. Ride nicely. Extends stock shocks to nearly full capacity. 35” tires and it gave me the clearance I needed for moderate off-roading. I do recommend this lift.

After a long tedious day of my son and i installing the lifts i can say they gave my Jeep a dramatic new look. The ride is great! I’d suggest a install video or at the very least an illustrated instruction pamphlet.

Fit was excellent. Easy to install. Smooth ride, but steering is touchy now, but when it gets worn in it should settle itself down.

I wasnt thrilled with this kit in the end and sold it in favor of another more complete kit. I personally found the ride to be somewhat rough and jarring and my wife found it even less favorable. Considering the price point on it, its not a bad value, but others have a better ride.

Also I found that I still had a bit of a rake with it, which was surprising.

Really impressed with the stance and ride quality. Definitely recommend.

I ordered Kit 76831 for 13 Tundra. The instructions in the kit were very poor and not clear as it looked like a copy of a copy of a copy. I went online and reprinted a current copy which had a lot more detail in it.

The kit did not have all the nuts needed, it said to reuse certain fasteners, problem is the new bolts had different threads and sizes than the old so the nuts would not fit. Also the add says that this kit will level the truck, it doesnt.

the rear blocks are not near as tall as the front struts so what started as a level truck now has the back end hanging low and looks really stupid. Overall the kit is ok but support and actual raise gain has been far from satisfactory.

Bought this leveling kit to bring the truck level for now without having to upgrade suspension with lift kit just yet. Worked out perfectly. Super happy with the results. I bought aftermarket whees. 20×9.

5 with a +12 offset. Tires are 285/60/20 Falken Wilpeak AT3. There is only rub at full turn lock in reverse. Alignment worked out just fine on a Hunter Road Force Alignment machine.

RLift thought of everything when putting this leveling kit together! I’m glad I did my research & chose this product overall. You will find cheaper kits out there but I promise they all fall short of this one once you get down to the nitty gritty.

Whether it be their parts included or the quality of their parts! My only complaint with this kit is RL’s documentation, too vague, so get online and find what you need prior to installation (e. g. torque specs,etc.

). Install took aprox 3-4 hrs.

I slapped one of these on my 2016 Tundra not long after I bought it new. Probably at 10k miles. The kit itself is very nice and sturdy. Had zero fitment issues. One thing to note is the spindle isn’t compatible with SPC UCAs.

I contacted SPC and Readylift about it and they weren’t much help. Just FYI. I’m running Fabtech uppers and they fit fine. There’s also the surface rust that occurs at the top where it bolts onto the upper but that’s common I guess.

They should probably get a new powdercoater. Overall I was pleased with the kit but eventually you’ll want to swap in coils to get ride of the spacer. The Fox 2. 5s complement the kit well.

I like the lift but there are a few things that disappointed me. This lift looks great and turns well. Only few discrepancies are that the iron knuckles have exposed, uncoated metal that rusts and becomes an eyesore in the wheel well.

There is also some metal ringing that I can’t locate when fully turning or near a full turn of the steering wheel. Almost sounds like something may be rubbing. I had to remove fender plastic for 35×12 nitto ridge grappler tires.

I had this installed maybe 6 months ago and I’m still enjoying this lift with no complaints. This lift allows me to go through car washes too so that’s a major plus. The ride quality is still the same as when I first had the lift installed.

I didn’t install it msyelf, had a well known local shop install it within a day. They had to install small spacers on the front for my tires to turn fully. On sharp turns with enough speed my tires do rub a little.

I’m running aggressive tires but forgot the size. They’re Nitto 285/75r18 I believe. or 295’s. If you buy this lift, id recommend to have it delivered to the shop you are going to or just open the box and throw everything in the bed of the truck like I did.

I’d recommend this lift kit for sure.

My TJ was riding crooked (leaning on it right side) added this spacer and it leveled everything back out! Install took some time, but with the right tools only a couple hours.

I’ve only installed these in the front of my LJ, but it was not difficult. If you can take the brakes and shocks off, you can install these. Lifted the front exactly 3/4”.

Parts were well packaged, lock-tite was included for the bolts and nuts for the spacers used to drop the sway bar; so were the bolts, nuts and spacers with the formed spacer, which was painted black.

Directions with pictures were very helpful and confidence inspiring. Called tech service after installing the front spacers, looked really nice and level, tech assured me the rear spacers would be a noticeable change as well, and he was right.

Drive characteristics after install was very similar to before install, which is a positive to us. I am somewhat capable, but it has been a long long time since I done anything like this to a vehicle.

I am very pleased with the components and the directions as supplied. It took me about six hours to install. I could have really benefited from proper LT Jack Stands and a helper to push down on the rear axle to get the rear springs out and back in.

At 52, out of shape and fluffy, this was a seven on the difficulty scal. Proper tools would have really helped along with some muscle to extend the rear axle.

I got my kit installed two weeks ago. Seems great but installed 35×12. 5 tires and the wheels are scrapping the front bumpers. Now I am having a loud noise in the front when I use the 4WD on the highway.

I wonder if there is any modifications to do in the front differential.

The lift is pretty nice, seems sturdy and well made but there were some issues. Firstly the track bar was the wrong one and was missing hardware as well. I went ahead and upgraded to a JKS track bar so not a deal breaker.

The instructions are crappy. They are in black and white and do not show the bolts and nuts needed, only descriptions of them. Some part numbers were different as well but worked. I used the online colorized version of the instructions and figured out the bolt situation except for one major flaw.

The sway bar end link top bolts did not fit. Wrong threads for the original bracket. I drilled it out and just installed a bolt and nut to hold it but this could be detrimental for someone who doesn’t have the extra hardware laying around.

All in all I like the lift. You will have to recenter your steering wheel or you’ll get a ESC error. Alignment is also recommended. Took me 3 days to install but that was because of working in the afternoons and the cold and dark coming so early.

I’d say if you have all the tools and hood jacks and jacks stands it shouldn’t take more than a day to really get it in and adjusted.

I was nervous when buying this suspension lift kit because the factory ride quality is great and the price was a little steep. I was able to install the lift kit by myself over the course of 40 hours.

I think this speaks to the quality of the product and how DUI friendly it is. It has given my tacoma an awesome off-road look as well as provide exceptional Offroad Ride Quality. Anybody that is thinking about buying this product but are not willing to fork over that cabbage, be patient and save up for these.

You really get what you pay for when it comes to a lifting your truck.

I bought the kit almost 2 years ago. When it arrived it didnt come with the u bolts for the rear end. It also did not come with the exhaust spacers shown. Some of the powder coating had pretty good scratches through to the metal.

The instructions we’re very vague. Once I got the kit installed, and work through all the Kinks in the instructions the kid fit very nicely indefinitely change the appearance of the Jeep. After install I have a slight vibration in the rear end.

I did change the front drive shaft, and that did not help when I finally received the exhaust spacers they did not fit right and would have leaked dramatically. I did not realize that the Bilstein shocks did not come with the rubber shock boot which is caused surface rust to accumulate on the shock.

All in all for the money it’s not a bad kit if you aren’t mechanically inclined. If not you’re definitely going to have an issue working through the instructions. I recommend that you order extended brake lines because the relocation brackets for the brake line retainer didn’t look very sturdy so I didn’t use them I replace the lines.

I am still trying to figure out what exactly is causing the vibration in the rear end. Because of everything involved in the install I would definitely choose a full 2 day weekend if not a 3-day weekend for the install.

That way if anything comes up you have time.

Jeep looks good – still running stock wheels so not great. I would have given appearance and off road a higher ratings – but rear brake lines hang too low. I run mostly on sand to fish bays and the surf, but won’t run rocky trails with lines as is.

Installation was straight forward with the help of ET’s installation video (Thanks Meredith and ET Team). Hints for installing by yourself, use quality ratcheting strap to align rear track bar (hook to brackets till bolt can be installed).

I also used a 2×4 for leverage to remove and install springs (Axle to frame). Recommend using floor/jack stands to limit axle drop while applying force/leverage. I allowed axles to droop without stressing abs/brake lines, and positioned jacks 1.

5/2 inches lower than axle(s) prior to applying leverage for needed distance for R/I of springs. Glad I did, once the rear control arms gave up there was a serious thump as the axle dropped into the saddles of the jack stands.

Ride is very similar to stock and have not experienced any dash warning lights after 300 miles of driving.

This lift was easy to install. The step by step instruction on what you needed to remove and install where so easy to understand. I really liked how they had the part numbers marked on the hardware bags and on the lower control arms.

I had to tech support to see which shocks go in the because the tube were a different length but he got me all squared away. After you put the lift get an alignment done. Good quality parts for the price.

We took it for a test drive after we got the lift installed and we love it. I haven’t taken it off road yet so I can’t rate it on that but on the road its awesome.

I installed the front and actually am going to hold off on the rear for now. The front spacers leveled out my truck nicely and it has a great stance. Also I didn’t need the dif drop, my cv angles and everything is all basic the same.

There is plenty of clearance now for the 265/70/17s A. T. Goodyear wranglers that will go in this weekend. Also my ride quality is absolutely the same so I’d say thumbs up for this kit. I’ll post more pics if I end up putting on the rear blocks, but for now I’m keeping it the way it is.

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I wanted to raise the rear of my truck 1″ and the front 2″ to bring it close to level but still allow for some load sag in the back. This kit did the trick. The quality of the components is good, installation was pretty straight forward.

My only disappointment is the shackle bolts are WAY too long. Supreme Suspensions did send me replacements but they too are 1 1/2″ too long. Not what I expected from Suspension Specialists and a vehicle specific kit.

Easy enough install in my driveway, took about 4 hours by myself. Really happy with how it turned out. Did have one piece of hardware that was sent to me incorrect-one locknut for the diff drop was the wrong size but I had a correct sized one in my stash so it wasn’t a biggie.

I did have to also install the ECGS clamshell bushing to replace the factory front diff needle bearing afterward but that too was no huge task and only a $60 part from east coast gear. Really happy with the lift kit!.

Easy buying, received on time as advertised, and high quality product. Everything in the kit except the stickers. Installed in just under 3 hours and instructions were OK, but would leave less experienced guessing what they meant in some areas.

The RIDE: The way the Eibach suspension feels on the road and off is the best part of this kit. It rides exceptionally well in my humble opinion and is the best choice for dual on and off-road daily driver vehicles.

Had this on my Tundra that I traded in due to gas price, and immediately installed on my Tacoma. Ride is smooth and controlled with reduced body roll. Have winch on the front so put shock on second notch and gained 2 5/8” lift.

I would strongly recommend putting in a differential drop kit with this system as well.

I installed it myself, I would not attempt the install unless you have good mechanical skills. Also, the front sits higher than the rear about 3/4″ once installed using the bottom retaining ring groove.

No big deal for me I plan to add 1″ blocks in the rear. The kits coils springs are very beefy so a standard spring compressor won’t work. Cost $150. 00 to have a local shop compress and them on to the new struts.

Rides slightly stiffer than stock but large bump absorption is way better. Great middle-road lift kit!.

Good high quality lift kit. The coil overs go up to a 3” lift while the struts are only 1”. I’m eventually going to have to replace the rear struts to get a true 3” lift. I paired this lift with Dakar HD leafs and bilstein UCAs and it rides great.

You are going to have to purchase a new top hat or use your OEM top hat for the coil overs. This kit doesn’t come pre installed so you may need to go to a shop or compress the springs yourself. Besides all of that the ride quality is great and I can’t wait to take it off-roading.

Lift is excellent quality for the cost and has fairly detailed instructions for installation. Coatings and materials seem to be of highest quality. I would use this again or recommend to a friend for sure.

2009 Toyota Tundra TRD.

Lift is excellent quality for the cost and has fairly detailed instructions for installation. Coatings and materials seem to be of highest quality. I would use this again or recommend to a friend for sure.

2009 Toyota Tundra TRD.

had all the parts been there would have made it easier. one of the spacers for the skid plate were missing. 2010 toyota tundra

Don’t get me wrong, this lift looks great on my truck – but I wish there was a way to select only the parts that you want of the lift. For instance – my truck has the factory TRD skid plate on it. I like the look of it much better than the skid plates that come with it so I wish I could have not ordered those parts.

Secondly, because I wanted to use the factory skid plate, I couldn’t use the front sway arm drop brackets. Everything works perfectly with using them and I wish I could have not ordered them as well.

I have 37’s and after a body mount chop and moving the wheels forward the upper control arms don’t have enough adjustability and I have parts rubbing when I steer. Not compatible with the TRD skid plate.

Should have made drop brackets for the TRD skid plate and sway bar drop brackets.

Had this on my truck for about 1,000 miles now (2022 Tundra Limited 4×4 TRD Off Road), with 18″ Methods and 35″ NItto Recon Grapplers, great kit. Rides good, quality components, couldn’t be happier with the decision.

I put this kit on my 05 cummins and I love it. I’ve had standard short arm type suspensions on the same truck and I can’t believe the difference in ride quality and handling that the long arm has made on my truck.

I tackled the installation myself and was surprised how well it went on. a few holes to drill and thats the extent of anything too difficult. Running 35″ tires and love the look of my truck 2005 Dodge Cummins 2500.

Quick and easy order/delivery, was replacing the hockey puck spacer on my 2017 Tundra 2wd Crewmax, the firmer spring means less preload and a much more progressive spring rate to **** up the square edge bumps yet firm up mid-stroke.

The shock valving is perfect, could not ask for more! Give it an A+. The second clip position appeared to give about 2. 3” over stock. I have the 5100’s on the rear already and the ride is really balanced now.

Nice tech help on selecting products from these guys.

Have had them installed for a week now. They’re great. My alignment guy is a month out, so I won’t really be able to test them until then. But, the ride quality is much improved over my OEM shocks. I, also, have to give props to Shock Surplus for their email notification system, which allowed me to purchase these as soon as they came available.

Will update.

Fantastic performance on the 2017 Tundra with 6112’s (raised to highest setting) on the front and 5160s on the rear. Comfortable on rode and capable off road. Paired with Method 17″ NV 305’s and Toyo Open Country AT’s.

Perfect for our Colorado lifestyle. 10 out of 10.