Peak 2-Piece Summit Kit Review 2.25" Lift 2024+ Tacoma
Been running the Peak 2-Piece Summit Kit for the 2024 Tacoma for a couple of thousand miles now, and I wanted to put together a detailed write-up. This is their 2.25" lift kit that comes with Peak’s tubular UCAs and your choice of rear spring spacers. There is a debate on if spacer lifts are worth it or if you should just jump straight into a full suspension setup. After living with this kit for daily driving, hauling gear, and some intense trail use, this kit checks almost every box.
Install Process
The install was straightforward and something most people can do at home with the right tools. It’s a true bolt-on kit, no cutting, grinding, or welding required.
Front end uses a two-piece design:
- A top-mount spacer that bolts above the coilover.
- A lower spring seat adapter that adds lift without compressing the spring like preload collars.
- Rear end uses billet aluminum spring spacers. You can pick either 1" or 2"
- UCAs bolt up cleanly
- Install takes 3-4 hours
Build Quality
One of the things that impresses me is the overall build quality compared to cheaper spacer kits I’ve seen in the past.
- Spacers are CNC-machined billet aluminum, not stamped steel or plastic/poly.
- Anodized to resist corrosion and feel solid in hand.
- Lower spring seat adapters are tight-fitting and don’t shift under load.
- No creaks or pops after a couple thousand miles.
- Hardware was complete, properly sized, and everything torqued down without any fighting.
- This kit feels more like something you’d expect from a mid-level suspension upgrade, not an “entry” spacer kit.
Ride Quality
Here’s where the two-piece design pays off. Traditional preload collar lift kits ride harsher because you’re compressing the spring more than factory. The Summit Kit avoids that by splitting the lift between the top spacer and the lower seat adapter.
- On the freeway, it drives almost like stock, maybe a touch firmer up front, which honestly feels better for me.
- Around town, bumps and dips are predictable with no weird rebound or topping out.
- Off-road, it rides smoothly. No bottoming or topping out shocks.
UCAs and Alignment
The UCAs make a big difference with this lift. They let the truck align properly without maxing out the stock parts, so it drives straighter and feels more stable. They also add droop clearance, which helps the suspension move better on and off the road. Stock arms usually don’t have enough range, but these fix that problem.
Rear Options
1" rear spacer = closer to level stance when unloaded.
2" rear spacer = slight rake, better for carrying tools, camping gear, or towing.
Both options use the same billet aluminum construction, so either way, you’re not dealing with the flex or cracking you see on cheap plastic spacers.
Compared to Full Suspension Kits
This is the big question: why not just go full suspension from the start? I’ve run full coilover kits on other builds, so here’s my take.
Full Suspension Kit Pros:
- Adjustable ride height.
- Better dampening for high-speed off-road use.
- Often includes longer shocks for more travel.
Full Suspension Kit Cons:
- Cost is much higher ($2k–$4k+).
- More parts to maintain (rebuilds, revalves, etc.).
- Overkill if you’re not rock crawling every weekend.
Peak Summit Kit Pros:
- Affordable compared to coilovers.
- Bolt-on with no special tools.
- UCAs included.
- Keeps factory shocks and ride quality.
Peak Summit Kit Cons:
- Travel is still limited by stock shocks.
- Not tunable like coilovers.
For me, this kit bridges the gap. It gives me the stance, tire clearance, and drivability I wanted without having to commit to a $3,000 suspension overhaul right away.
After a Couple Thousand Miles
- No noises or shifting.
- UCAs are holding alignment with no uneven tire wear.
- Still rides like day one, no sag or settling.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a spacer lift kit that’s more than just a cheap top puck, the Peak 2-Piece Summit Kit is worth a hard look. It combines great design, quality components, and the right supporting parts (UCAs) to make it work properly. It’s not trying to replace a full coilover suspension kit, but it gives you what most people want: stance, clearance, alignment correction, and a comfortable ride at a much lower cost.
After a couple thousand miles, I can say it’s not just holding up, it’s performing the way it should. For a daily-driven Tacoma that sees trails on the weekends, this kit is a solid choice.