Too Much Rake?

Just finished adding TRD Pro rear shocks and 1" shackles. I also have 295/70 R18 Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLs on stock TRD OR wheels. The front lifted about 2" when I added the TRD Pros. I added 1" lift shackles to the rear but I'm actually sitting about 1.5" higher now. Just wondering if it's too much rake?

 

Perfect amount IMO. Looks good.

 

Looks good. How’s the ride with those shocks? In the shock market with my 15’

 

Thanks for your advice!

 

Much improved ride over stock. I also added the front and rear sway bars which helps handling a lot.

 

Looks good, that's a nice looking truck.

 

Many Thanks! Had to get rid of all the chrome....well, almost all.

 

I love the rake! I have never been a fan of the level look. The second you put a shovel in the bed it sags. I think your truck looks perfect

 

Many Thanks. You're right, even an empty trailer made her sit almost level:

 

I am actually looking at the roadmaster active suspension this morning because I have a cap on my truck and stock suspension. It sits dead level and I can't stand it.

Did you have to add spacers to wheels to run OEM wheels?

 

I had about 1/2" clearance (Clarence ) between the UCA and Coopers. I added a 1.25" wheel spacer. I like the stance, but not the dirt all over the side of my truck when driving in the rain. I plan to try the BORA 3/4" spacers and see if they are any better. However, unless you're doing serious off-roading I'll bet you wouldn't need wheel spacers with the OEM 60 offset wheels.

 

Ahhh got it! Yeah I am not one for off roading. The extend of me off roading is driving through hay fields. I do tow and haul heavy so I am looking for some suspension upgrades without jacking my truck up.

 

Please let us know how that Roadmaster active suspension turns out. I tow a heavy boat and might want to consider something similar one day.

 

Will do!

 

Great Tundra! I had picked up a set of those rims for the '08 I used to have. They really look good with bigger tires on. Rake looks just right

 

Many Thanks. Yeah, I liked these better than most OEM wheels and I can't afford the black BBS TRD Pro rims!

 

Consider sumo springs. Works well if you have a full set on the truck then if you have a second set cut down to form a bump stop you can raise a bit with a jack such as hi lift and swap them in minutes for off road articulation if thats your thing.

 

Looks great leave it!

 

Thanks for the compliment. Leaving it alone is starting to look like the consensus.

 

Here’s another vote for looks good as is. I did a similar suspension upgrade and think mine is a little too level. I’ll see how it looks when I start towing stuff this summer.

BTW, what running boards do you have? They look great and run full length- I’m looking to upgrade.

 

I will take a look! I am looking at those, Timbrens, and the RAS. I haul around a lot of equipment and tow my tractor so I am trying to find a system that will work best in those situations

 

Farm Boy! I do like it!

 

Thanks for the vote. I wish I knew about the running boards. They work great but we’re already on the truck when I bought it.

 

Rake looks good on long wheel base Tundra trucks, but not so good on the short wheel base Tundra trucks Toyota stopped making a few years ago. In my opinion, short wheel base trucks look better leveled by lifting or lowering.

 

I'm a raker. Looks good to me.

 

Thanks for the input. Here's mine leveled..

 

Which shackles did you go with?

 

I know the CB's are probably much better shackles, but I wanted a less expensive option until I can decide on a permanent solution. These are easy to install, 3/8" thick, powder-coated, and work well for my needs today...unless I decide to drop the rake a little:

 

I'm in the rake camp too. Looks good. Leave it.

 

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