Q: I would like info about a lift kit I want to buy for my 2006 Toyota Tacoma

asked by on September 04, 2017

I would like to purchase a 3 inch lift kit for my tacoma, https://www.rakuten.com/prod/front-leveling-kit-3-lift-for-2005-2015-toyota-tacoma-2003-2016/310732124.html?listingId=597611677&sclid=pla_google_Euro+Motor+Werkes&adid=29963&gclid=CjwKCAjwranNBRBhEiwASu908LfCbcHRPvGG99z_xJEZfYJAYhY0j1jvJK9Zpc07SF8NB27L-1VjMxoCBLwQAvD_BwE I would like to know if this is the only thing required to lift the front of my truck. I know it needs to be installed, but is this the only part needed to raise the front 3 inches?

My car has 138000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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