If you have no desire to actually lift your Tundra then I would honestly say to leave your suspension alone. The TRD suspension is already built for exactly the type of driving you describe so why mess with it?
Suspension upgrades 101 - take me to class
Looking for some advice and understanding....
I'll be looking to upgrade my suspension at some point here, and figured let me get on the right path so if a deal comes up, I can jump on it. Right now I've got the TRD Offroad 4x4 DC, it's my main vehicle, so daily commuter. I drive on both highway and back winding roads, my off-roading is limited to logging trails and 2-tracks in the hunting woods (so by no means am I PUSHING hard... minus the occasional "lets' have some fun" moments). In my tacoma, I upgraded to the 5100's all around, noticed a huge difference, enjoyed the ride more. I needed new shocks at the time, and wasn't looking to do something more.
I don't have a lift/level- and won't be lifting or leveling anytime in the near future.
My questions- what set up would you recommend on a budget. I say budget as I know I could drop $1000+ easily, but I don't really NEED longer travel. Maybe it is worth saving up and going that route- but for my needs?
UCA's -I know I won't have any CV joint issues as I'm stock height- and again, not NEEDING longer travel- but performance/driving upgrade in swapping them out?
At the end of the day- I could see dropping that $1000+ as that's what things cost... but how best to spend it to give me a better performing ride for my needs?
Thanks for the insight!
I'll be looking to upgrade my suspension at some point here, and figured let me get on the right path so if a deal comes up, I can jump on it. Right now I've got the TRD Offroad 4x4 DC, it's my main vehicle, so daily commuter. I drive on both highway and back winding roads, my off-roading is limited to logging trails and 2-tracks in the hunting woods (so by no means am I PUSHING hard... minus the occasional "lets' have some fun" moments). In my tacoma, I upgraded to the 5100's all around, noticed a huge difference, enjoyed the ride more. I needed new shocks at the time, and wasn't looking to do something more.
I don't have a lift/level- and won't be lifting or leveling anytime in the near future.
My questions- what set up would you recommend on a budget. I say budget as I know I could drop $1000+ easily, but I don't really NEED longer travel. Maybe it is worth saving up and going that route- but for my needs?
UCA's -I know I won't have any CV joint issues as I'm stock height- and again, not NEEDING longer travel- but performance/driving upgrade in swapping them out?
At the end of the day- I could see dropping that $1000+ as that's what things cost... but how best to spend it to give me a better performing ride for my needs?
Thanks for the insight!
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Thanks- point... mainly why I threw in the question about the UCA's as well... and for when I need new shocks down the road. (5100's vs fox 2.0 vs OME vs __). I should've mentioned the tacoma had the sport suspension, so for me, the upgrade was well worth it and noticeable (plus, i put them up at 1.75"). Appreciate the feedback - thanks!If you have no desire to actually lift your Tundra then I would honestly say to leave your suspension alone. The TRD suspension is already built for exactly the type of driving you describe so why mess with it?
Ok, heres an idea; Get the 5100's on all 4 corners and set the front to the lowest setting, which is 0.87" higher than stock. You will need an alignment but will be rewarded with a much better ride!!
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