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3.5 RC suspension kit

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by BaiBAD, May 15, 2021.

  1. May 15, 2021 at 9:36 PM
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    BaiBAD

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    I’m looking to put the RC 3.5 suspension kit on my 2008 RWD tundra crew cab. It has no modifications so I want to replace the front shocks and the back at the same time. The kit only comes with the back. What should I do?upload_2021-5-16_0-35-10.jpg
     
  2. May 16, 2021 at 2:06 AM
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    toyofan87

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    Welcome... Looks like a typical basic entry spacer lift, with basic UCA and blocks for rears... Good luck
    Do more research about the front Coilovers to address that front assembly.
     
  3. May 16, 2021 at 2:43 AM
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    81 TOY

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  4. May 16, 2021 at 3:37 AM
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    As @toyofan87 mentioned it looks like you’ll need to order a new set of front struts/coilovers, budget options maybe check out bilstein or eibach.

    Before you go forward, consider this - spacer lifts suck! They may be cheap at first and get you lifted so you can fit some bigger/tires wheels and look nice but it could mean more wear and tear on other parts and cost more in the long run vs a true suspension lift.

    The saying buy once cry once stands true especially for suspension. Spacer kits tend to make make ride quality worse and there are examples all over the internet of shocks being destroyed even over speed bumps due to the top plate spacers allowing the shocks to fully compress before the bump stop causing it to bottom out. It may happen, it might not but why not just do it right the first time.

    Whatever direction you go, good luck!
     
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