Adding some rake to stock TRD Fox Pro suspension

How did you go about doing this? I searched and it looks like most people are adding coachbuilder shackles. Have any of y’all swapped in rear leafs (dobinsons or deaver k37 or u748) and kept the TRD Fox rear shocks?

 

Just purchase longer shackles, Coach Builder, ToyTec, Pro Form Fab. No need for new leaf springs. The shackle upgrade is so easy, and it gives you the rake you want.

 

My understanding is that new spring packs are best but they’re pricey. Most guys who are running new spring packs have also upgraded their suspension (beyond what you would find on the Pro).

 

Just to achieve "rake" why spend the $ on an entire spring pack? The short and sweet answer is "shackles".

 

I will be towing/hauling some pretty heavy loads, and I really don’t want any squat in the rear.

 

I went with the TC 3/4" shackles with the Icon expansion pack.

 

How heavy? Tundras tend to do well with airbags and daystar cradles for loads at or beyond payload capacity. A combo of shackles or Icon add a leaf and airbags is common, reliable and proven to add some rake plus manage heavy loads.

 

I expect to be towing around 5k-6k lbs several times a year. And filling the bed with lumber and brick/stones. I'm just worried about doing all that while leveled.

 

If you plan on working your suspension like that, then you definitely need some major upgrades, more than just shackles.

 

A properly set up trailer like that is <600lbs of tongue weight. That's about half of the Pro's rated payload, and should pose no issue at all with shackles.


Now "filling" the bed with bricks is a bit concerning.... If you're doing demolition work, or letting the home center drop a pallet of pavers in your bed, then you might want to consider a dump trailer. Because adding several thousand dollars to a $55K truck and then using it to haul rubble is crazy in my opinion.

 

Personally, I'd go with the Icon expansion pack so you gain a little travel.

 

new leaf pack + bags if towing a lot.
I like Deaver myself. custom or U748 min for hauling