3.5-Inch Lift Kit with Vertex Struts for 2005–2023 Toyota Tacoma
- Fits listed 2005–2023 Toyota Tacoma 4WD and RWD submodels — check the fitment section before ordering
- Vertex 2.5 adjustable left and right front struts plus a V2 monotube rear shock pair
- Red forged upper control arms matched to 3.5 inches of lift, plus a sway bar drop service kit
- Does not fit 5-lug wheel models, T/X Baja, or TRD Pro trucks with the factory 1-inch lift
- Minor cutting required; carrier-bearing drop bracket advised with a two-piece rear driveshaft
The Trail Fortress check
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 74257RED 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 red forged upper control arms rated for 3.5 inches of lift, a V2 monotube rear shock pair, and a sway bar drop service kit. Minor cutting is part of the job, and 5-lug, T/X Baja, and TRD Pro trucks are excluded.
This 3.5-inch lift kit for the 2005–2023 Toyota Tacoma covers listed submodels from Base and SR through Limited, TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport, Trail, and X-Runner in both 4WD and RWD form. Front height comes from the Vertex 2.5 adjustable struts, with red forged upper control arms restoring geometry at ride height and a V2 monotube pair handling the rear. Plan on minor cutting during the install, and confirm your truck is not a 5-lug, T/X Baja, or TRD Pro application first. A carrier-bearing drop bracket is recommended on two-piece rear driveshafts. Downloadable installation guide 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× Red Forged Upper Control Arms 74201ARED
- 1× V2 MONOTUBE SHOCK PAIR 760799-2
- 1× Sway Bar Drop Service Kit Box 745SERV
Rough Country shares subassemblies across kits, so individual package labels can carry broader application ranges. The complete 74257RED kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.
Specifications
Specs
| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | 74257RED |
| UPC / GTIN | 00840269940712 |
| Lift height | 3.5 in |
| Shock package | Vertex series |
| Shipping weight | 119 lb |
| Country of origin | TH |
| Category | Suspension & Lift Kits › Lift Kits |
| Installation guide | Downloadable PDF |
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