Rough Country lift kit - 30k mile full REVIEW (Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road)

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In this video I give my full review of the rough country N3 3" lift kit I have on my 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road.
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I was born August of 1995 in Ohio. I now live in North Carolina. I am a mechanical engineering for a tire company and I have been a professional open-format club / mobile DJ since 2012. I created this RU-vid channel for the purpose of sharing my experiences and knowledge as I tinker and mod my 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

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@JesusSanchez-oq2po 4 года назад

Hey man this video was super informative, helps me out a lot and I’m definitely gonna get the same kit for my 3rd gen!!! Thank you!!

@evanrodgers5769 4 года назад

My dream truck, man. A year and a half from now, I’ll be rewatching all your videos for my first truck purchase

@TacoRick 4 года назад

By then the 4th gen will be out.

@andrewbaker5972 4 года назад

@@TacoRick hopefully it will be out

@apolloorosco6852 3 года назад

@@andrewbaker5972 are you able it your truck on your garage after your lift?

@JuanManuel-fm9jt 2 года назад

It’s been a year and half Got your truck yet

@SharryBonds 2 года назад

@@JuanManuel-fm9jt it’s been 1 year

@SpencerHogg 4 года назад

Man looks so good!!

@wongfit 3 года назад

2:45 hit the nail on the head. I’m just getting a front leveling set to matchup to the stock rears on my Tundra. One of my kids gets carsick due to the “wavy-ness boat” like feel, especially the nose dive at the stop. No one talks about this on a higher car (she doesn’t get sick in sedans). This will hopefully solve my issue on my Tundra. Thanks for mentioning less nose dive and addressing this.

@brianmelton5723 3 года назад

Hey Rick great video. I got a 2021 TRD off road, double cab,long bed in cement on order. Planning on the exact same lift installed by the dealership. Gonna install 285/75/16s ko2 on factory wheels and I’m not a off roader only a few gravel roads while hunting. Am I gonna have many rubbing issues? By the way no mud flaps. Thank you for the great video.

@TacoRick 3 года назад

I think you should be fine with that setup on 16 rims.

@holaimbrent3993 3 года назад

Hey man, do you need to install upgraded UCAs when doing a 3inch lift? Noticed you left your stocks ones on.

@TacoRick 3 года назад

Nope. Just struts but 3 inch is the max for the stock ones. A lot of people go ahead and upgrade the UCAs normally because there going to go bigger down the line.

@ChrisBryja 5 месяцев назад

Are the steps more usable then when stock because I want to do the same but I want to see if my steps will be usable

@masonmckee6922 Месяц назад

what’s the max tire size? what do you run on this lift? about to purchase this lift kit.

@gurnblanstein9816 4 месяца назад

I thought it was a 3 and 1/2-in lift not three? They advertise it currently as a 3 and 1/2-in lift is it a different lift or when you bought it was there a three and a three and a half?

@marb1774 2 года назад

On the 3.5" inch vertex coilovers does anyone know the min.-max height adjustment for these? I hear they come set at 3" inches out of the box.

@bigogtt4905 3 года назад

Hey would a Toyota tacoma be a good truck if you don't necessarily need a full size pickup. I already have a 2017 Toyota Camry as my daily driver. I just what the uses of having a truck bed and I rarely tow anything.

@TacoRick 3 года назад

Possibly but the bed ain't that big.

@rockeye 4 года назад

What does the the door jam sticker recommend for tire PSI? What PSI do you run with your current setup?

@TacoRick 4 года назад

I think it says 35. I run around 35 to 40. Try to stick with 38.

@JustTyIer 3 года назад

Did you have any problems getting an alignment without having any aftermarket uca's?

@TacoRick 3 года назад

No issues

@SquiggySquog 3 года назад

Hard to watch with full volume and undivided attention right now so I have to ask, did you have to do any cutting/trimming to fit those wheels/tires? Also what’s the offset on your wheels? Thanks.

@TacoRick 3 года назад

No and see video for size details.

@SquiggySquog 3 года назад

Taco Rick Thanks man I watched it once I had some alone time, good review!

@orlando_mia4583 2 года назад

Hey taco Rick. Been following you since the 2018 taco. Have these been reliable ? I noticed on the forums there is a lot of hate for the rough country.

@TacoRick 2 года назад

Running what 3 years now. About 110k now no issues

@orlando_mia4583 2 года назад

@@TacoRick thanks for the response man. Take care.

@sloppyguitarcovers 3 года назад

What part of NC are you in? I’m in Wilmington with a 2015 Taco.

@TacoRick 3 года назад

Greensboro

@makamakalena3464 4 года назад

Okay so I plan on using my factory wheel and need to get a good tire set. What would you suggest. I also have a 2 in. lift o n my taco.

@TacoRick 4 года назад

I cant really say. I work for a tire company... so I am impartial

@Prince-lu3vi 3 года назад

@@doda7443 I just ordered the same size and tire brand to use on my stock wheels along with RC 3in lift glad to see your review. Did you have to change upper control arms?

@Aguililla_94 3 года назад

Hey Rick whats the biggest size tires and brand you recommend me to put on my new 21 Trd off road with the stock suspension that won’t rub?

@TacoRick 3 года назад

The stock size.

@davidm1793 2 года назад

Were front coils included? I'm seeing people resuing OEM coils, but kit has new coils pictured.

@TacoRick 2 года назад

You have to reuse the factory spring. And you just replace the strut

@jaer694 3 года назад

This 2020 trd off road premium package you got come with front view camera?

@TacoRick 3 года назад

No thats separate option

@YolitoElDuro 4 года назад

That's a great new for me, i installed the exact same RC lift kit on my 2nd gen Tacoma but with 285/70/17 (basically 33") NITTO RIDGE GRAPPLER just a month ago and i love it... I hope i do have the same experience as you and can say the same in the future 🙏

@alania2012 3 года назад

So after 4 months what can u tell us? How you like the ride?

@YolitoElDuro 3 года назад

@@alania2012 Let me tell you that i have not complains at all, still like the first day, driving 60 miles per day and i went offroad twice and I still loved... At the beginning I was little worried cuz a lot of videos talking bad about this RC lift kit, but in my personal experience they are very good on highway, city and offroad 🔥🔥🔥 Thank you for ask...

@alania2012 3 года назад

@@YolitoElDuro thanks for the info I’m about to get new tires and rims for my tacoma since lot of people don’t recommend is hard to tell if is good idea or not

@YolitoElDuro 3 года назад

@@alania2012 You welcome, go ahead and do it, trust me you gonna loved, don't be afraid about, what he said on this video is all the truth 💪

@michaelchandra5223 3 года назад

@@YolitoElDuro hey did you have to cut or trim anything with this tire size? What’s the offset on your current rims?

@jasonlane6363 Год назад

Any issues with needle bearing as of yet? I'm considering this lift and considering just doing it at the same time.... Thanks

@TacoRick Год назад

Nope. 120k now on it

@herbievance3173 3 года назад

Does the 3 inch lift mess with the Cameras? I have the Overhead view and was wondering if the 3 inch lift would mess with any of them?

@TacoRick 3 года назад

Great question. I dont have cameras

@BigTex1300 2 года назад

@@TacoRick look at your rear view mirror. there is a camera. look at your rear view from the outside the truck. I can see it at the start of your video.

@elibedard5222 4 года назад

Can you do a towing review please!

@TacoRick 4 года назад

On the list

@montycutler7893 3 года назад

I have 2007 got same tire set up getting same suspension set up my truck for jam says 29 psi tires good for 80 psi what psi are you running

@TacoRick 3 года назад

35 to 38

@kevinmott9046 3 года назад

I’m thinking about the add a leaf package. Do you think spacers or leafs would be better long term?

@TacoRick 3 года назад

Add a leaf would be better long term

@joahetchells326 5 месяцев назад

I went with 275 70 17 with a leveling kit. No rubbing

@iXpenable Год назад

What kind of headlights are those?

@agustinherrera5600 2 года назад

Can you fit 33” tires with -12 offset ? I have icons right now but they feel too stiff so i dont think they are worth the $ they cost and they leaked once after 30k or less miles so i had them rebuilt and not even 20k miles into them and they r starting to leak again

@TacoRick 2 года назад

Dang. They might fit but will run for sure

@agustinherrera5600 2 года назад

@@TacoRick what size tires are you running with those shocks ?

@wowcrazy70 3 года назад

Damn I had a rough country 3 inch lift on my 99 grand Cherokee and it was terrible so I’m kinda scared to buy another one from them

@TacoRick 3 года назад

Luft systems have came a long way over the years

@wowcrazy70 3 года назад

@@TacoRick I see and I’m liking what I see brother because all I do is drive from Long Island to Florida once or twice a month to fish little off roading wen I drive on the beach or go camping

@tr4ilblazin 3 года назад

Do I need to change my upper control arm ?

@TacoRick 3 года назад

Nope

@cat5tracker581 3 года назад

By you saying their firmer might have talked me out of it. I had Bilstein 5100 and am not happy. To firm. What % firmer would you say?

@TacoRick 3 года назад

It's about the same as the bilstein 5100. I have road in a taco with those. The bilsteins have more travel and are a little better at sudden bumps then mine. If you want softer right then that look at an adjustable ikon setup so you can dial in the ride quality you want.

@cat5tracker581 3 года назад

@@TacoRick I have ICON now. Non adjustable. Don't like them. Around town is firm and on highway its soft. =(

@TacoRick 3 года назад

That's tough man....

@Niloc1922 3 года назад

Cat5 Tracker I’d say you’re pretty picky if you don’t like the Bilstein or Icon

@Niloc1922 3 года назад

@@cat5tracker581 I've just heard good things about both and know a lot of people use them. Picky isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's good you know your stuff. What is a good option based on your knowledge, FOX?

@kozy_taco2164 3 года назад

With either of your tacos did you have the needle bearing issue with this lift?

@TacoRick 3 года назад

Nope

@javierfelix8697 3 года назад

what is the MPG now with the lift?

@TacoRick 3 года назад

The lift isnt what effects the mpg. The wheels and tires is what lowers it. The bigger the wheels and heavier the tires the worse the mpg. With that set my setup averages around 14 to 16 mpg.

@Angelgrodm 3 года назад

How did this lift affect your mpg’s compared to stock?

@TacoRick 3 года назад

The lift by itself didnt affect the mpg. The bigger wheels and tires is what affects the mpg. And that will vary on what you pick. Mine showed a 4 mpg lose compared to stock

@GhettoFabulous670 4 года назад

Hows the qaulity? Did it came with UCA? How ur CV axles since the truck is lifted? Any vibrationz from 60-80 mph? Any squeaky noises? And what are your tire specs?

@TacoRick 4 года назад

I go over all that in the video. CV axles are like normal since I put a 1 inch dif drop in

@anthonymaltese280 Год назад

I know it’s old, but curious on the squeaky noises, I’m currently having those in my 4runner 2023. Nothing really noticeable but one could hear it from inside when pass speed bumps, it’s normal? @tacorick I got the 3 inches N3 rough country kit with UCA and 33s BF Goodrich KO2

@GhettoFabulous670 Год назад

@@anthonymaltese280 check your UCA and front radiator support bushing. The cab bushings

@toronto360 4 года назад

You put 5k on her already?! I just hit 47k on my 2013 LOL

@TacoRick 4 года назад

I drive a lot

@theomanley1261 3 года назад

My 2013 got 140,000 😂

@mauricioduran6015 3 года назад

I just traded in my 17 with 103K lol Im at 60mi rn with my 21.

@rx8dude907 4 года назад

How did you put so many miles?

@TacoRick 4 года назад

100 miles a day to work. All my DJ gigs tend to be 30 minut to hour long drives. I get around. Lol

@kaygeeboi 3 года назад

Are you still using this? Hows it handling?

@TacoRick 3 года назад

Absolutely! Another 10k moles since nice video. Handles same as before.

@kaygeeboi 3 года назад

@@TacoRick awesome, thanks for the update bro.

@hunter_pauley 3 года назад

How does a lift affect warranty?

@TacoRick 3 года назад

Not really proven as its a Toyota so no one really has had to file a claim

@GKWunder 2 года назад

Is a diff drop necessary?

@TacoRick 2 года назад

Debatable but personally by doing a diff drop you retain your front axle angles much better. Which puts less wear and tear on them and the front diff.

@GKWunder 2 года назад

@@TacoRick ah that makes sense, thanks man

@xMrFuzZyKitteH 3 года назад

have u offroad with this suspension

@TacoRick 3 года назад

Mild off roading

@rayhome2192 2 года назад

Just put duratracs on my jeep wrangler ,steering is better ,less drift..

@josem9827 3 года назад

This is probably a dumb question, but how tall is it from the ground with the lift kit

@TacoRick 3 года назад

Not sure. Enough that you hop to get in

@jimcatanzaro7808 2 года назад

Did you drop the diff

@jimcatanzaro7808 2 года назад

With the spacers I mean

@TacoRick Год назад

Yes

@TacoRick Год назад

Yes

@mattisaias5367 Год назад

Why buy an Off-road if you’re never going to offroad it? Especially with an off-road lift kit?

@TacoRick Год назад

Lol. I dont off road in the normal sense of the term. But i sure as hell go to a lot of country back road dirt venues to DJ that require all wheel or 4 wheel drive. The life and tires and all have got me out of some sticky situations many times

@grizzlys91ify 2 года назад

When your front tires hit a bump dose it like jerck your steering wheel!!!!!!!

@TacoRick 2 года назад

No?

@grizzlys91ify 2 года назад

@@TacoRick MIne dose

@alexevans0430 4 года назад

Do you get a tire discount with your company? If you don't want to answer that I get it haha.

@TacoRick 4 года назад

Yep. My 5 duratraks installed was 800. I'll let you figure out the discount.

@bossplayer510 3 года назад

how much did it cost

@TacoRick 3 года назад

The lift. $550

@bossplayer510 3 года назад

@@TacoRick no way really I was thinking 3k or something crazy

@TacoRick 3 года назад

I spent 3k total for lift tires and rims.

@TacoRick 3 года назад

Lift kits are not expensive in terms of parts its the labor side. Which is why I did it myself and there is a video showing how I did it if your interested