STEP UP: NEW TACOMA TRD LIFT KIT NOW AVAILABLE

OWNERS of 2020-and-newer Tacomas now have a suspension lift option available from Toyota Racing Development (TRD). The new Tacoma TRD Lift Kit is available nationwide as a dealer-installed option, providing up to a 2-inch front and 1-inch rear lift on most V-6-powered 4×4 Tacomas. Best of all, this kit was designed and tested by TRD engineers and is the only one validated to be compatible with the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) system.

At the heart of the kit are new monotube Bilstein shocks that adopt digressive valving to provide improved on- and off-road vehicle dynamics. Specifically designed to complement the additional lift, each Bilstein shock is fitted with new TRD red dust boots and “Tuned by TRD” graphics. Offering more than good looks, the front shocks provide an additional 2 inches of lift thanks to the adjustment of the coil spring position on the shock tube. The front shocks also improve off-road performance due to the extended rebound stroke that makes use of the additional suspension travel.

The rear Bilstein shocks employed in the kit also enhance off-road performance because of their larger shock body compared to the standard Tacoma shock (2 inches vs. 1.5 inches). Cast-iron spacers are included in the kit to lift the Tacoma 1 inch in the rear.

The additional lift provided by the Tacoma TRD Lift Kit gives the truck a taller stance and improves off-road capabilities. With the kit installed, frame ground clearance increases by 1.7 inches. The kit also improves the approach angle (+3.1 to 32 degrees), breakover angle (+1.6 to 23 degrees) and departure angle (+0.5 to 24 degrees).

The icing on this ruggedly tasty cake clearly must be the TRD Pro-style front grille, which is highlighted by heritage-inspired TOYOTA lettering across the front. The kit includes a new TSS system millimeter-wave sensor (and new camera support bracket) that is designed to precisely fit within the grille to retain the functionality of the TSS system once the kit is installed. Also included are two matching black bezels that fill in the deleted fog lamps and complement the TRD Pro-style grille.

For more information, contact your local Toyota dealer, visit www.trdusa.com or find the dealer nearest you at www.toyota.com