2007 + 3" Tundra Leaf Conversion - By Savage Fabrication Intro Pricing in first post

Great. None left for the rest of us.

 

beefy !

 

Makes me wanna call Jeff and try to speed up my order.

 

there is no way to rush it.. he is at the mercy of manufacturing.

 

I’m going to LT pretty soon but my parts shop ordered a SUA i96HD setup. If I wanna go this 3” setup do I still need to weigh the truck?

 

looking good bruce! can't wait to see some video/pics from your testing.

 

I believe @osidepunker has been running these for a while.

 

that's right

 

I’m very curious of the ride. I’m trying to save up for the mid travel kit from icon quote is about 12k local installed. I know the rxt leaf packs will go on hopefully it doesn’t sag too soon. This is on my list for sure. Thanks for doing the R&D on this future setup.

 

@osidepunker care to comment

 

What is on your truck right now and what are your specific plans for the suspension?

Yeah man! I prototyped this with Deaver and DMZ 2 years ago.

The ride is exactly like the I96 should be. Very linear spring rate throughout the travel. But I have 5" before I contact my 3" bumps. So I have 8" of very controlled up travel and 9" of sprung downtravel.

Basically the ride is as good as you can possibly get with a SUA leaf setup. Ive researched the sht out of this including considering different truvck platform like chevy ford and smaller trucks like rangers. There is some valve changes you need to make to get the ride dialed in, but as far as spring rate, ride height, durability, and longevity this is as good as it gets.

Also, the ride is very soft and smooth whether I'm 300 lbs light (no fluids/firewood/gear box) or whether I'm at full weight with 35 ga fluids/firewood/gearbox/passenger. at full weight I have 7" uptravel, at unloaded weight, 8" uptravel, and if I strip The Truck (remove all tires/gear/tools/etc) I have 10" uptravel LOL

 

truck is still in stock form. I tow on occasion a 6k GTW trailer. I use the truck for utilitarian purposes. Picking supplies, hauling camping gear on occasion. Nothing ever stays in the bed so it’s empty unless I’m using it.

 

What are your specific plans for the suspension?

 

It’s going to be LT but still using the truck like a truck

 

gotcha

You're gonna have challenges with SUA and towing. There are ways to overcome those challenges. 3" are going to handle the weight MUCH better. But they will still sag with a trailer. If they sag too much you can look into installing a secondary air shock. Also, axle wrap will be an issue as well. Again, 3" leafs will have less axle wrap, but if its still too much you might have to install a johnny bar.

As for your original question, dont worry about weighing your truck in its current configuration. The new suspension is going to change the weight significantly. Just ask Jeff for the 3" leaf packs that were speccd for myself and Bruce and start with those. They can always be adjusted if needed but sounds to me like you will need as much as you can get since you want to tow.

Keep us posted and let me know if you have any more questions.

 

ditto that

 

There are 4 sets of 3" SUA leaf packs, that I know of, currently ordered thru Jeff. If you're in a position to order 'em now you may be able to avoid a prolonged lead time. Just a friendly PSA.

 

I’m down to get some leaf packs just figuring out some hangers and shackles. I’m not interested in the kit offered here.

 

hahahaha seriously? Did you not read anything??

 

this kit is literally the hangers and bushings and bolts you need to do the conversion. Only thing you need to buy is leafs and TC LT SUA shackles. Although I can include shackles for an additional cost.


Not entirely sure what your thinking here

 

boats n hoes ?

 

So order your leafs and start working on your hangers and shackles then.

 

Can't wait to see how this will go LOL!!!! Anything for da hoez!

 

Waiting on my CNC plasma table hahaha

 

Super impressive Bruce. I haven't been on the site much lately, but I came back on this morning specifically hoping that there would be some updates on the work you have been doing. Keeping my fingers crossed for the MT option (and for getting a new job so I can afford it!!)

Hopefully I can check out your 3in LT setup in person some time soon

 

@papasmurf and @osidepunker at some point you guys mentioned that there’s a possible change in leaf spring vendor, do you have an update on that?

 

We need someone to commit to the MT conversion, then we ask Jeff to sell us some packs. If he says no then we have to talk to Atlas or someone else and see if they will do it. We also have a source in AZ that can do it.

btw, @papasmurf new 3" packs were performing spectacularly this weekend in Parker!

 

Commit in what way??

 

Tell us you're ready to pay for the leaf packs and we'll call Jeff with you and order them.

 

I got the impression MT setup wasnt ready yet??