Upgrade 2019 Tundra suspension from TRD Sport to TRD Pro

The hood scoop functionality would be a waste of time. I have a Magnuson supercharger and when I behave myself I actually get better gas mileage. I think it mostly has to do with the custom engine programming. It’s more efficient because it’s mapped for my engine not all Tundras. If you’re thinking about it, I highly recommend.

 

Thanks for you feedback Ben,

Hey Pete, I noticed immediate smoothness over previously jarring bumps on the roads I travel daily. It gives me the feeling of floating. However, the new shocks don't cancel out all bumpiness. After a while I got used to the new feel and wondered what it was like with the old shocks. I'm at the point I want to take my rig on some trails, but will wait until I get the fuel tank skid plate. See video from The Fast Lane Truck (TFLTruck): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5g46jSZ44M

 

Sounds good thanks

 

Get a TRD PRO skid plate which is narrower and plus they look bad ass!

 

Had dealer install TRD front skid plate and off-road protector plate over fuel tank.
The TRD front skid plate eliminated the tire rub completely, but I should have stopped there. The fuel tank skid plate is only plastic and it cost way more than I wanted to pay in labor. The plastic tank plate cost altogether ~ $800 parts & labor, plus, they had to tear into the exhaust to do it, and now I have only about 50% of the previous exhaust note (volume and tone) that I had when it was installed last week. Will need to ask them what subdued the exhaust note and how to fix it.

Called dealer today to report my concerns. Hard plastic fuel tank skid plate was correct number and is same as installed in all TRD Pro & Off-road trucks, but it is advertised as a "Heavy Steel Plate" (I will attach website photo from parts.toyota.com). I was misinformed that the exhaust was involved in the installation, and the tech thinks that the heavy TRD front skid plate is affecting the sound of the exhaust since it is quite long and partially covers the exhaust.
I can live with that. All is good!

 

Why do you or are you replacing the speed sensor? I thought I remember reading something about that but can’t find it or remember what or why fors. I am replacing the daughters front coil overs with the sports do I have to replace the sensor???

 

Not the speed sensor, but the speed sensor bracket that the speed sensor is mounted on.
This sensor is cabled into the left rear wheel assembly and mounted on the rear axle just to the left of the rear differential. I had ordered this bracket, but one was already provided with the left rear Fox bypass shock. Consequently, I have an extra one. The shop that did my install had to modify it because of the rear sway bar.
If you need the Bilstein TRD Sport front coil overs I have them because that is what I had before I replaced them with the TRD Pro shocks. I also have the stock exhaust system for sale. Stock TRD Sport shocks and exhaust system available for best offer.

 

So this is a mod due to the pro shocks then? Thanks for the offer. I just found a set of fronts and had ordered the rears already. Thank you for the information.

 

You Bet!

 

This TRD Pro suspension you got

This TRD Pro suspension you purchased and installed is the same that comes on the 2020 model Pro’s? Would you happen to know if it would fit on a 2017 Pro? I’ve been trying to find the setup as well.

 

Sparks parts has it for sale

 

Hey Enoch,

Check my post for the part numbers:

https://www.tundras.com/threads/upg...from-trd-sport-to-trd-pro.55905/#post-1535832

They are the the same as 2020 TRD PRO model, but to confirm 2017, I would check with Roman, the Toyota parts dealer at: https://www.tundras.com/members/876/

I think they are compatible with all Gen3 (2014+) Tundras.

Thanks, and good luck. They are well worth the pursuit!

P.S., make sure you get a VIN for a 2020 Tundra TRD PRO on the lot.
You cannot order from Toyota without this. I worked with Toyota South (Richmond, Kentucky) and was up front with them. It turned out my own dealer, Classic Toyota (Mentor, Ohio) was really cool about it even though at first I had to go around them to do it. I was able to follow up with the TRD Dual exhaust and TRD front and fuel tank skid plates from the dealer, but it was expensive for their cost on parts and installation.
I love the higher ride with the built-in 2" front lift from the front shocks and the sound of the exhaust. I would try to add a little more lift if I could, but my wife already has trouble getting in the truck.

Just an after thought: Test before and after going over speed bumps is a good way to gauge the ride improvement.
The rear shocks don't help as much as the front because the leaf springs are still kind of stiff. I'm OK with it, because I will be pulling a camper and will need the sturdiness in the back anyway.
Bottom line: My truck will survive many years of rugged terrain and I will never need exhaust work ever, because it is stainless steel.
My last upgrade, if I can pull it off, would be a custom bumper with bull bar, grill guard and winch with maybe some more lift along the way.
Happy Trails!

 

Inquirying minds want to know how is the ride now? How does it handle the potholes? what is the difference between the pro and the Bilsteins?
I am ready to pull the trigger on the front and rears trd pro suspension at Sparks parts and need some real world reviews in comparison to stock setup. I am running 5100 all around and it takes the potholes a little hard.

 

The difference is significant. I routinely drive through pot holes and over speed bumps to test the performance whenever I can. The ride smoothness is best at higher speeds. When approaching certain railroad tracks, I let the traffic ahead of me give me enough distance to cruise over the tracks at 40 mph, and these are the uneven tracks everybody takes very slowly. So, I've said all this to say that they are worth the investment if you want comfort and performance. If you want to lift your rig more than TRD Pro stock, you will have to change out control arms, etc. and I cannot speak to the performance for that case.
I think it is one way or the other. Personally, I would love to add a few more inches for road clearance.
The truck jack should be checked to see if is enough raise the body off the ground (tire change). I had to buy a new jack after the stock 2" front pro lift and switching to larger tires.

 

Thanks for the response. I was ready to pull the trigger on a used set on eBay but the price is so that I will probably just buy a new set at Sparks parts. I have Bilsteins 5100 on now with a little lift but the ride is harsh but firm over bumps. I think the pro suspension is exactly what I'm looking for minus the price. Haha. Thanks again!

 

I think I was watching that same post. The bid is up to almost $4k now. Insane.

 

I just caught that as well! It’s either those guys are ill-informed that they can get brand new for cheaper or their ego is in the way of common sense. I just posted on another thread that I’m ready to pull the trigger at Sparks parts for everything delivered with tax for $3050 Haha!!

 

I’m seriously considering the same.