2004 Double Cab 4WD Tundra

Finished up my install of the Toytec Aluma 2.0 coilovers as well as the Camburg UCAs. Overall the install went pretty smooth, but there was definitely some challenges. Experienc below (Warning Pic Heavy):

Here is how it started:



I sprayed all the bolts a few times over the course of a week with PB blaster, that made removal of all the hardware easy. I didn't have one bolt/nut give me a hard time. Removing the coilover and UCA was a breeze and took about 20-30 mins tops, I thought I was on a roll and that this whole project was going to be a piece of cake. WRONG! I got to the notorious ball joint that needed to be pressed out.



Even with the ball joint press that i rented from autozone it was still difficult and awkward. But with determinition i got it out. Pressing the new one it was just as challenging even with it sitting in the freezer before hand. By far the hardest part of this whole operation and took about 85% of the install time.

Old vs New:



Had to remove the sway bar link in order to get the new coilovers in since they were longer. Ordered some extended sway bar links. Coilover bolted right in:



Got the Camburg ball joint pressed in:



Greased up the UCA and installed that, put everything back in and boom im done!



Just had to repeat that on the other side and the total install took about 4-6 hours.



Off to the aligment shop and then out to give it a test ride.

Right now im measuring at about 23" hub to fender, hoping it settles a little bit because its a tad squatty and I want it to be level. Can't wait to see how it feels!

 

Coilovers settled to about 22.5" on the passenger side and 22" on the driver side, adjusted the driver side coilver up 1/2" for the lean and now sitting at 22.5" on both sides. These things are insanely smooth and ride great, loving them so far.

 

More goodies

 

Clean ride and nice upgrades !

 

Thank you!

 

Nice work.
Truck is looking awesome!!!
I really like the wheels with the white... Super clean.

 

Thank you sir! It has been a fun project to work on and really loving how its turning out

 

Extended links installed

 

Nice build! What is your leaf pack plan? I need me some but wondering what you were going with

 

Thanks! Right now im plannig on getting the Deaver leaf pack which should lift about 1" above stock, smooth out the ride and increase travel.

 

Beware with Deavers. Not saying they're bad but they're not made to hold hardly any weight. So with your shell and anything in the back, you'll definitely see a drop in height.

 

I have also hear that as well, which is holding me back at the moment...I have read about others have the same issue. I'm 99% sure im keeping the shell so the leaf pack plans could change in the future. I wonder if the could custom build a pack to handle weight or just go with Alcan??

 

I almost bought these but then a buddy at work talked me into buying air bags. Saved me a lot of money.

https://archivegarage.com/explore-archive/ols/products/archive-shackleton-med-springs

 

I do like those, time to start saving up lol

 

Have you looked into the ATS HD leafs? There 5 or 6 of us that have installed them and been happy with them. About 1.5 lift and stiffer in a good way. Ride felt about the same, but no more sagging and wallowing with the cap, bikes and camping gear in the back.

https://www.autoandtrucksprings.com...vy-duty-rear-leaf-spring-both-sides-90-221hd/

 

I have heard of these but haven't looked into them too much, but I definitely will check them out. thanks!

 

Found this little wrench in the garage while doing some clean up, perfect fit for the suspension maxx extended links.

 

Current profile, sitting mostly level.

 

Black Friday deals are going on over at ToyTec. How are you liking their coilovers? I might pull the trigger. I'm due for some shocks.

 

Love them!

 

clean setup

 

awesome bro, which 5160s did you go with? i mean for what application?

 

Thanks dude, got them mainly for a better ride and slightly more travel. Hopefully upgraded my rear leafs here soon

 

Little update. Added flush center caps, really like the look. Put on some roof racks and built a platform in the bed.

 

Archive MD springs have arrived, looking forward to putting these on

 

Finally got around to getting the @Archive garage MD springs installed. Pretty straightforward install with no problems. Definitely recommend a buddy or two, these things were heavy.



Overall these things rock ride well and flex incredible. They hold weight extremely well too. Have 300lbs+ in the rear and still gave me about 2” of lift. Overall sitting at 24” hub to fender. Axle to frame is 11.5” (stock height is 9.5”)



Shocks are the limiting factor now for droop.

 

Before:



After:

 

Those leaf packs look real beefy - nice quality. The overload is much closer to stock thickness compared to my ATS HD setup.

Did you reuse your stock shackles?

 

Super beefy, these are only medium duty and got 2” of lift with about 300lbs in the back. Ya I reused my stock shackles

 

Built a bracket to raise my lspv up a little. Helped improve braking after the rear lift