Build Planning - Suspension, Wheels, Tires, & Lift

Hi all,

I am working through the plan for my build. I have a very basic understanding of suspension components, and am looking for insight to ensure I am making good decisions.

I have a '24 Platinum with Load-Leveling Rear Height Control Air Suspension (LL Rear Air) and Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS). I want to keep these features, and do not want to swap my suspension components out for a full replacement system.

Objectives:
-Lift & level the truck 2-4"
-Improve the off-road durability of control system components (tie rods/control arms)
-Fit 37" tires on 17" wheels
-Keep a ride quality (smoothness, noise, & turning radius) as close to (or better) stock as possible

Parts I am considering:

- (Lift) 3" SST LIFT KIT - Part #69-52330
- (UCA) RRW Billet UCA
- (Wheels) RRW RR5-S 17X8.5, 0mm offset
- (Tires) BF Goodrich K02 37 X12.50R17
- Body mount chop

I ultimately want a re-gear option as well, but it seems like there is nothing on the market yet. Anything I am overlooking? Do these components seem reasonable to meet my objectives?

 

any puck/spacer/leveling kit lift on top of your factory suspension diminishes ride quality

 

That SST lift is meant for the road, adding larger tires and looks, not wheeling.

If you do plan to off road and use 37s then you want to avoid spacer type lifts. Get lifted coilovers and matching lift springs and shocks for rear.

There are plenty of examples of build here on Tundras, so look around the 3rd gen forums for details, reviews, etc.

 

with such a great build, I would go for new coilovers in front and ditch the spacers. I fit larger 37s than the K02s with just coilovers and UCA up front and minimal cutting after the frame horn came off. I rode in a spacer lifted Tundra and couldnt imagine spending thousands in other mods just to have it ride like trash off road.
As for the turning radius, you will lose a fair amount on every lift not named TRD because the steering stop will hit early as a result of lifting without replacing or grinding down the aluminum part that contact the steering stop.

 

FACTS

 

to note that turning radius already sucks regardless in these