Fox Trdpro suspension vs fox 2.5 factory

I’m looking into replacing my trdpro bilsteins in the near future and am just wondering what options are of these options? Thanks

 

General options or are you only wanting folks to comment on the 2 shocks in the title?

Either way, you don't provide enough info to be helpful. Just go to Google and any shock that gits your year will be fine.

If you want useful advice and suggestions. Provide information on your truck, include do you plan to keep the same lift or change it, going with different tires or keeping the size, how is your truck loaded (aftermarket bumpers, added weight, etc..), do you offroad (if yes, frequency, length, high speed or rock crawling), do you tow? These are just the general and basic questions that you need to be able to answer so you end up with suspension that fits your needs. There is sooo much out there and it really varies what is "good" depending what you do. Also, if you have a price point, that helps keep suggestions in line with what you want to spend.

 

Jeez dude, he has a 2017 TRD Pro and just asked about which of the two shocks someone would recommend one vs the other. Don't hammer the poor guy cuz he didn't post an all-encompassing thesis on how he has and forever intends to drive his truck.

 

All I'm trying to do is help him get the right info? I never attacked him. I've seen soooooo many suspension posts go south because all the topics I pointed out.

Honestly, my post is much more beneficial to helping him then yours. Just saying.

Just because he has a Pro, doesn't mean he didn't add spacers, no idea his wheel size or how its loaded. These affect spring rate and other factors in shock recommendations

 

Gotcha, but maybe he really does just want to know the difference btwn those 2 shocks from anyone running them. If I misread your post as being a bit more than intended, sorry. Why not just answer his question as posted and then lay all the extra on him?

 

And that was my opening question to the OP.

And I see that is on me.... I read the title and then mis-read his post and thought it said "what other options" so I was confused if he wanted the 2 in the title or other options. The factors I mentioned are still important but does change the scope.

 

I read @RobertD’s post as helpful, not attacking. It truly is impossible to make a good recommendation without knowing intended use. But I get it—it’s super easy to read tone into words on a screen.

I’m kinda in the same spot as the OP. My TRD Fox suspension was truly “chef’s kiss”, but it is currently off the truck. The plan was to send it off for a rebuild, but I haven’t boxed it up yet, and I can’t help but look at something else like an ADS adjustable 3.0 kit. Probably overkill for where I live, but I go out West at least yearly lol.

 

Sorry, not trying to create a "pissing contest". Your questions do make sense, especially if someone is a real enthusiast for wheelin'. Maybe he is, maybe he isn't, could be he is just replacing stock Bilstein suspension with Fox. Guess we'll know soon.

 

I will say—the thing that initially drew me to the TRD Fox kit is knowing it works with a fully OEM front end. They can be a bit spendy, sure, but you get internal bypass 2.5s tuned for the Tundra and don’t need to buy aftermarket wheels or UCAs. Kinda seems like I’m talking myself into just rebuilding what I have.

 

RobertID, many apologies for misreading/ reading into intent that wasn’t there in your post. I edited my original post (apparently while you were quoting it) as I realized it may have come in a little hotter than I intended when I originally sent it.

 

Not trying to come off in a "gotcha" approach, genuinely curious - what's tuned for the Tundra mean? I would think that folks who wanna tune their suspension each have subjective desires that aren't universal.

 

True. Not saying it will be the best option for everyone. People have different goals as you say. All I mean is, Fox built and tuned the front coilovers and rear shocks specifically for our trucks (and other kits for the 4Runner and Tacoma).

Is there any another internal bypass kit out there that was built to work with a fully OEM (meaning UCAs, wheels, etc) Tundra?

 

From what I've seen posted, they used a longer coil on the driver side to account for the lean. Similar to what the stock shocks from Bilstein have done. Supposedly they are valued to fit the weight of the stock Tundra to give it their intended ride at that weight. If you go with their normal 2.5, you have to account for the lean another way and I've heard it rides different. But once you've added weight or changed to get more lift, I think it just comes down to which do you like the feel of more both on road and off since the two shocks will handle it differently.

 

So I'm the OP. I guess I left a lot of info out. So here it goes.

I don't do much offroading aside from fire roads to fishing spots/camping spots.
I have have nitto ridge grappler's in 285/70R18 but might go back to stock michelin defenders in LT275/65R18
I don't tow
I want to know what/if any are the differences between the fox trdpro' vs the fox 2.5 factories.
I want the same stance as as OEM Trdpro, not looking to lift just want it level.
Since mainly on paved roads, is one better than the other?
If going with the 2.5 factories will i need new uca's?

 

@Schoop if those are your uses, either of the fox shocks should be more then sufficient and I don't think you would have issues with either. If you are staying around the 2" lift up front, both are fine with the stock UCA's.

If you are willing to consider alternatives that will save you money. Check out the Eibach Pro shocks, they are still adjustable and will let you maintain the look you want, no need for new UCA's, they can handle the dirt roads and fire roads (but if you plan to do off roading I'd probably stick with the Fox since they run a 2.5" body while the Eibach are a 2"), folks seem to really like the on road performance of the Eibach. Colton (@memario1214 ) over at HotShot can help if you have other questions. They have this kit with reservoirs in the rear too but based on your use, I think no reservoirs would be fine and this better highlights the potential cost savings.

https://hotshotoffroad.com/collecti.../products/pro-truck-lift-stage-2-14-21-tundra

 

Tacoma related but helpful in shock brand decision making.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s271Ln-6QI
Older vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7cygv76f8Y