Rear suspension re-build

Hello,

Thanks to everyone on this forum as I have learned a lot and become more confident in working on my Tundra

I have a 2014 SR5 4WD Crewmax and I am about to rebuild the rear suspension. I have 125k on the truck and it's time. Below you'll find links to all the parts I am using. New springs and hard wear, shocks and bump stops. Anything I need to be aware of before I start this project or any good "lesson learned" type of moments you're wanting to share? Also curious about torque values for the rear shackles, leafs and shocks.

Thank you in advance!

Springs:
https://www.generalspringkc.com/2007-2018-toyota-tundra-heavy-duty-rear-leaf-spring-5-4-1-leaves/

Shackles:
https://exitoffroad.com/product/dobinsons-toyota-tundra-greasable-shackle-kit-for-2007-2021/

Shocks:
https://hotshotoffroad.com/collecti...o-truck-reservoir-shock-rear-4wd-14-21-tundra

Bumpstops:

 

Looks good. I have the same rear springs, they work well.

I assume you already know, but you will not get any lift with this setup over stock. If your current springs are super saggy, that's one thing. Also i'll be a Debbie downer for you, those shocks look cool but are most likely overkill for anything you'll be doing on the street. You can save some money and just buy non res ones with the same performance.

 

I'm glad the springs are working for you! Any weight in the bed? I run empty most of the time and was not looking for any lift. As far as the shocks go, mine have been the only rear suspension I have had over the last 1.5 years as my springs are FU*KED. Figured I would upgrade. I make a few trips to the west Texas desert a year so my truck is not a pavement princess.

 

I have a fiberglass topper and decked drawers in the bed fulltime. Truck weighs 6680 with me (200lbs) in it, 3220 on the back axle. If you're running empty, you're probably prefect. I run the RAS setup with these leaf springs (i had the RAS when i still have the stock springs) so i end up with very little squat when towing or the truck loaded up.
Other than the rear springs/RAS, my suspension is totally stock. I have around 2" of rake normally, about perfect IMO.

 

Sweet. Looked into the RAS but I have no need. I don't tow

 

Suspension has been installed. Quick note, the shackles from Dobinsons did not fit with the General Springs. The diameter of the bolt was too big. Had to reuse the OEM shackles.