3.5-Inch Lift Kit with Vertex Struts for Toyota Tacoma (2005–2023)
- Fits compatible 2005–2023 Toyota Tacoma 4WD and RWD models — check the exclusions before ordering
- Does not fit 5-lug wheel trucks, T/X Baja, or TRD Pro models (factory 1-inch lift)
- Kit contents: Vertex 2.5 adjustable left and right front struts, V2 monotube rear shock pair, forged upper control arms for 3.5 in of lift, sway bar drop
- Minor cutting required; carrier-bearing drop bracket advised with a two-piece rear driveshaft
- Downloadable installation guide available
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Will it fit your truck?
✓ Fits
✕ Does not fit
- Models with 5 lug wheels
- T/X Baja models
- TRD Pro models
Requires minor cutting. A carrier-bearing drop bracket is advised for trucks equipped with a two-piece rear driveshaft. SKU: 1776BOX1. Fitment on this page is based on the manufacturer’s application data.
About this kit
3.5-Inch Lift Kit with Vertex Struts, fitment-checked
Rough Country 74257 is a 3.5-inch lift kit for compatible 2005–2023 Toyota Tacoma 4WD and RWD trucks. The box pairs left and right Vertex 2.5 adjustable front struts with a V2 monotube rear shock pair, forged upper control arms rated for 3.5 in of lift, and a sway bar drop service kit. Minor cutting is part of the job, and 5-lug wheel trucks, T/X Baja, and TRD Pro models are not covered.
This 3.5-inch lift kit for the 2005–2023 Toyota Tacoma raises the front to sit level with the rear while the forged upper control arms restore front geometry at ride height. Fitment spans Base, SR, SR5, Pre Runner, Limited, TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport, Trail, and X-Runner in 4WD and RWD form; T/X Baja and TRD Pro trucks carry a factory 1-inch lift and are excluded, as are 5-lug wheel models. Plan on minor cutting during the install, and consider a carrier-bearing drop bracket if your truck runs a two-piece rear driveshaft. A downloadable Rough Country installation guide is available.
What’s in the box
Kit contents
- 1× 745 Strut Kit Box 74531991
- 1× Vertex 2.5 Adj FR Lh 3.5in 685094L
- 1× Vertex 2.5 Adj FR Rh 3.5in 685094R
- 1× Forged Upper Control Arms 74201A$339.95
- 1× V2 MONOTUBE SHOCK PAIR 760799-2
- 1× Sway Bar Drop Service Kit Box 745SERV
Priced components are sold separately here, so a worn shock or arm can be replaced on its own later.
Rough Country shares subassemblies across kits, so individual package labels can carry broader application ranges. The complete 74257 kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.
Specifications
Specs
| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | 74257 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00843030198671 |
| Lift height | 3.5 in |
| Shock package | Vertex series |
| Shipping weight | 119 lb |
| Country of origin | TH |
| Category | Suspension & Lift Kits › Lift Kits |
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