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2019 Platinum: stock suspension sucks

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by JT828, Nov 13, 2022.

  1. Nov 13, 2022 at 7:49 PM
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    JT828

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    Not new to trucks but this is my first Tundra. I am loving the truck so far. Got it CPO with 45K miles last month. However, The stock suspension doesn’t feel smooth, the body rolls too easily in corners, and is jarring over bumps.
    I really want to upgrade the suspension and level the truck. I’ve spent some time researching on this forum and others. Here are the parts I have purchased so far:

    1. Eibach Stage 2R coilover kit with rear reservoir shocks (I got a great deal on this kit and couldn’t pass it up)

    2. Coachbuilder 1” rear shackles

    3. TRD rear sway bar

    4. Nitto Recon Grappler 275/65r20 SL load range

    I plan to leave the front coilovers set at 2” lift. This truck is my daily and spends 90%+ of its time on the street.
    Are there any other modifications or different parts that would help me get a smoother ride over bumps and also reduce body roll while cornering?
     
  2. Nov 15, 2022 at 6:49 AM
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    Sounds like you have the stock black shocks. They are marginal at best when new.

    I run the Eibach pro truck suspension, you will like it. Good quality, certainly an upgrade in performance. I also run the TRD rear sway, great addition.
    If you haul or tow, suggest you look at RAS instead of shackles for the rear. Lift Shackles can degrade leaf springs over time, flatten them earlier. Not as bad as running a rear block but it does happen. RAS will give you an inch of lift, help support the weak factory leafs, offer support for towing, hauling, eliminate leaf sag.

    So what you are planning is about where my truck is at. I have mine set at 2 inch lift front, 1 inch lift rear. Here is how the setup looks. The mods really helped with drivability and handling. She runs tight and handles really well for a large vehicle. A few lbs of air pressure changes can take the truck from a more soft ride to quite sporty. 2-1 lift and 27570s-2.jpg
     
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  3. Nov 15, 2022 at 6:53 AM
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    That list of parts should check all your boxes :thumbsup:

    Idk how much lift the Eibach kit gives you, but you may want to grab a diff drop and carrier bearing drop kit too.
     
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    I have the Stage2R about to go on. From my understanding, they are adjustable from:

    +0-3.0" (Front) adjustable
    +0-1.5" (Rear) accomodate

    Eibach sends them at TRD factory level.

    I may add a Rear shackle later, but am going to go level for now and likely add Timbren bumps on all 4 corners, for the once or twice a year I tow. I already have the TRD rear sway bar on as well.
     
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  5. Nov 15, 2022 at 7:59 AM
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    Yep, they are adjustable and are set to 2 inch lift and assembled out of the box. You may need to adjust the driver side up a few threads to account for Tundra lean.

    If you do lift the rear, carrier bearing is usually needed. I installed one, had minor vibration at take off with 1 inch lift in the rear.

    You will not need diff drop and if you stay in the 2-2.5 lift range stock UCA is fine as well.
     
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    No disagreement with your post at all, those black platinum shocks should be on a sedan.
    Regardless of what you choose it will be a strong upgrade to both suspension performance and drivability.
     
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  7. Nov 15, 2022 at 11:02 AM
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    Thank you for the detailed answer! I only tow a small utility trailer for now. Once I get a bigger trailer I’ll look into the RAS.
    I am going to pick up a carrier bearing drop though since I’m doing a 1” rear lift.

    Your truck looks good! What size tires are you running?
     
  8. Nov 15, 2022 at 11:05 AM
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    Should I be looking into better/longer bump stops as well? Like timbren or duro maybe
     
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  9. Nov 15, 2022 at 12:31 PM
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    running 275/70-18 Wildpeaks, which I also ran (and they fit great) when stock. There is enough room set at 2 inches to clear 295-70-18 or 285/75-18s
     
  10. Nov 15, 2022 at 7:09 PM
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    I’m pretty set on sticking with my stock 20’s for now to save some money.
    Nitto recon grappler is the tallest SL rated tire I could find (275/65r20). I’m hoping these will help me keep the weight down and not ride rough.
     
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    I leveled my truck at the 1.9 and no shackles in the back and it was a night and day difference, but when I went to 18” wheels and more rubber I found that it absorbed more bumps. Mine is strictly a pavement queen with a smaller trailer pull here and there.
     
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