Westcott Designs Trailhunter Preload Collar Lift Kit

[FlyAngler]

This looks like a very clean option to more easily fit true 35" tires on the stock suspension and 18" wheels of the Trailhunter. I pre-ordered them, thinking I can always resell if they don't work out for me. Aluminum prices aren't exactly stable at the moment, so I figure the price probably won't get any better in the near term.

https://westcottdesigns.net/product/2024-2025-toyota-tacoma-trailhunter-preload-collar-lift-kit/

First time I lift my truck. I like that I can get a bit more clearance over stock without any other mods. I have seen someone who put 35" tires on his Trailhunter with no mods, but it sounds like they were pretty tight. Having a bit more room seems to make sense.

Thoughts/pros/cons on this are welcome from those with more experience with lifts than I have. TIA!

EDIT: I will occasionally be hauling an Airstream Basecamp 20x using a weight distribution hitch. I understand I'll need to adjust the hitch after the lift and tires. Wondering if the change in rake will increase risk while towing. As I understand it, the factory rake is at least partly for safety reasons (especially while towing). Advice/thoughts from experience? TIA

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[BatTaco]

Hey there! I installed the Westcott lift kit on my TRD Off Road myself. To be honest, I notice no ride difference. My goal was to lift it for more clearance off road and install bigger tires in the future. Let me know it you have any questions, I’m aware the Trailhunter might be a little different than my truck.

 

[I Love Tacos]

This looks like a very clean option to more easily fit true 35" tires on the stock suspension and 18" wheels of the Trailhunter. I pre-ordered them, thinking I can always resell if they don't work out for me. Aluminum prices aren't exactly stable at the moment, so I figure the price probably won't get any better in the near term.

https://westcottdesigns.net/product/2024-2025-toyota-tacoma-trailhunter-preload-collar-lift-kit/

First time I lift my truck. I like that I can get a bit more clearance over stock without any other mods. I have seen someone who put 35" tires on his Trailhunter with no mods, but it sounds like they were pretty tight. Having a bit more room seems to make sense.

Thoughts/pros/cons on this are welcome from those with more experience with lifts than I have. TIA!

EDIT: I will occasionally be hauling an Airstream Basecamp 20x using a weight distribution hitch. I understand I'll need to adjust the hitch after the lift and tires. Wondering if the change in rake will increase risk while towing. As I understand it, the factory rake is at least partly for safety reasons (especially while towing). Advice/thoughts from experience? TIA

I had Westcott Designs install their preload collar lift on my TRD Pro to fit 35/12.50 Nitto Ridge Grapplers and keep my stock TRD Pro 18" wheels. I actually feel like it improved the ride. I have nothing but good things to say about Jeff Westcott and his team, and have also had them install their 0-degree rock sliders. Great company to do business with.

 

[Airborne]

Hey there! I installed the Westcott lift kit on my TRD Off Road myself. To be honest, I notice no ride difference. My goal was to lift it for more clearance off road and install bigger tires in the future. Let me know it you have any questions, I’m aware the Trailhunter might be a little different than my truck.

Thinking of doing the same thing to my offroad, do you have any before and after photos
David

 

[mikeymtbs]

Not to be a contrarian… but, I pulled the Westcott collars off the front coil-overs because I didn’t care for the stiffer ride and replaced with a spring lift from AllDog’s Offroad. Much better ride overall than a spacer lift. Looks were the same, but the ride comfort was noticeably better. YMMV.

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