1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Rear shackle question

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 2010bigdog, Apr 5, 2018.

  1. Apr 5, 2018 at 7:35 PM
    #1
    2010bigdog

    2010bigdog [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2018
    Member:
    #13453
    Messages:
    1,435
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chuck
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM SR5 TRD
    I have a question... I had a 3/1 kit installed and the rear is a 1” shackle and it sits perfect (with a slight rake) but thinking once I get the LineX installed tomorrow and a tonneau cover I don’t want it to look nose high so the question is would a 1 1/2” shackle raise it another 1/2” or no ? If so I was going to order the 1-1 1/2” shackle from Toytec in the morning
    Thanks
     
  2. Apr 5, 2018 at 7:41 PM
    #2
    gosolo

    gosolo You Don’t Know Who I Am But I Know Where You Live

    Joined:
    Nov 5, 2015
    Member:
    #2064
    Messages:
    8,355
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ray (or maybe Dale)
    NW Oregon
    Vehicle:
    2015 DC Super Fine Super White Pro
    2"CB shackles, bushings and 1 shim, lockerdown console vault, rear folding seat back mod, snugtop shell with opening side windows, 46g fuel tank, SDHQ sliders and hidden winch, Decked Drawers, Alcan leaf springs and got rid of the interior chrome
    You’re probably really close on what to expect but why not wait until you get the cover and lineX then see how she sits?
     
  3. Apr 5, 2018 at 7:44 PM
    #3
    2010bigdog

    2010bigdog [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2018
    Member:
    #13453
    Messages:
    1,435
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chuck
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM SR5 TRD
    Getting the LineX tomorrow so I will wait but was just wondering if I go to the 1.5” if that’s what I should expect about another 1/2” of lift in the back ?
     
  4. Apr 5, 2018 at 7:44 PM
    #4
    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2014
    Member:
    #6
    Messages:
    163,467
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Elon
    Which 3/1 setup? I have a 1.5” block which will allow it to be leveled.
     
  5. Apr 5, 2018 at 7:45 PM
    #5
    2010bigdog

    2010bigdog [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2018
    Member:
    #13453
    Messages:
    1,435
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chuck
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM SR5 TRD
    BDS 3/1 3” spacer in the front and a 1” shackle in the rear
     
  6. Apr 5, 2018 at 7:46 PM
    #6
    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2014
    Member:
    #6
    Messages:
    163,467
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Elon
    I would go with a 1.5”
     
  7. Apr 5, 2018 at 7:48 PM
    #7
    2010bigdog

    2010bigdog [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2018
    Member:
    #13453
    Messages:
    1,435
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chuck
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM SR5 TRD
    So I should get another 1/2” correct ?
     
  8. Apr 5, 2018 at 7:50 PM
    #8
    2010bigdog

    2010bigdog [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2018
    Member:
    #13453
    Messages:
    1,435
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chuck
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM SR5 TRD
    Do you have a picture of your truck from the side that I can see by chance ?
     
  9. Apr 5, 2018 at 7:53 PM
    #9
    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2014
    Member:
    #6
    Messages:
    163,467
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Elon
    I’m sure I do in my build. (Link is in my signature)
     
  10. Apr 5, 2018 at 7:55 PM
    #10
    BlueBottle

    BlueBottle not a PRO

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2016
    Member:
    #4572
    Messages:
    5,069
    Vehicle:
    '16 Platinum 4x4
    See fine print
    T-Rex266 likes this.
  11. Apr 5, 2018 at 7:58 PM
    #11
    boostedtrdpro

    boostedtrdpro voided warranty

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2017
    Member:
    #11123
    Messages:
    1,207
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeremy
    Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4X 2020 Sequoia TRD Pro 040
    A 1.5" should be 3" longer than stock, giving you 1.5" lift over stock. The one you have is likely 2" longer than stock, giving you 1" lift over stock height.
     
  12. Apr 5, 2018 at 7:59 PM
    #12
    2010bigdog

    2010bigdog [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2018
    Member:
    #13453
    Messages:
    1,435
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chuck
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM SR5 TRD
    Do I need to order new bushings with it ? My truck is only 3 weeks old
     
  13. Apr 5, 2018 at 8:00 PM
    #13
    boostedtrdpro

    boostedtrdpro voided warranty

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2017
    Member:
    #11123
    Messages:
    1,207
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeremy
    Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4X 2020 Sequoia TRD Pro 040
    My ToyTec shackles came with bushings. They're kind of a bitch to replace, but they're poly-urethane instead of steel and rubber. I'd install them if it were my truck.
     
    BlueBottle likes this.
  14. Apr 5, 2018 at 8:02 PM
    #14
    2010bigdog

    2010bigdog [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2018
    Member:
    #13453
    Messages:
    1,435
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chuck
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM SR5 TRD
    What do you have your rear shackles set at ?
     
  15. Apr 5, 2018 at 8:05 PM
    #15
    boostedtrdpro

    boostedtrdpro voided warranty

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2017
    Member:
    #11123
    Messages:
    1,207
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeremy
    Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4X 2020 Sequoia TRD Pro 040
    Top 1.5" setting. I had them at the middle 1" setting and it was squatting the slightest. Now it's level at 1.5".
     
  16. Apr 5, 2018 at 8:08 PM
    #16
    2010bigdog

    2010bigdog [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2018
    Member:
    #13453
    Messages:
    1,435
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chuck
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM SR5 TRD
    Do you have a pic ?
     
  17. Apr 5, 2018 at 8:13 PM
    #17
    boostedtrdpro

    boostedtrdpro voided warranty

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2017
    Member:
    #11123
    Messages:
    1,207
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeremy
    Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4X 2020 Sequoia TRD Pro 040
  18. Apr 5, 2018 at 8:24 PM
    #18
    2010bigdog

    2010bigdog [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2018
    Member:
    #13453
    Messages:
    1,435
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chuck
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM SR5 TRD
    You have the Toytec 1” - 1 1/2” shackle ? What do you have in the front ?
     
  19. Apr 5, 2018 at 8:30 PM
    #19
    boostedtrdpro

    boostedtrdpro voided warranty

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2017
    Member:
    #11123
    Messages:
    1,207
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeremy
    Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4X 2020 Sequoia TRD Pro 040
    3" ToyTec Boss kit with Total Chaos upper control arms.
    20171212_163633.jpg
    20171216_144727.jpg
     
    Stroke250, JoshuaA and T-Rex266 like this.
  20. Apr 5, 2018 at 8:30 PM
    #20
    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2014
    Member:
    #6
    Messages:
    163,467
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Elon
    Are you running stock rears? If so, I would advise against a block.

    Edit: meant for OP
     
    boostedtrdpro[QUOTED] likes this.
  21. Apr 5, 2018 at 9:41 PM
    #21
    Hoologan

    Hoologan New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2017
    Member:
    #11764
    Messages:
    286
    Gender:
    Male
    California
    Vehicle:
    18 Cement Limited Crewmax TRD
    BOSS set at 3/1.5 vs. stock height. Yes, 1.5" is 1/2" more than 1". I guess I don't understand the question.....

    IMG_4124.jpg
     
    Stroke250 likes this.
  22. Apr 6, 2018 at 7:15 AM
    #22
    nowayout

    nowayout New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2017
    Member:
    #6517
    Messages:
    1,062
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    NY
    Vehicle:
    17 CM
    Is a line-x bedliner and a tonneau cover really going to add enough weight to cause a sag?
     
  23. Apr 6, 2018 at 7:22 AM
    #23
    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2014
    Member:
    #378
    Messages:
    42,448
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    Alamosa, CO
    Vehicle:
    2022 Nissan Frontier SV 4X4
    TuwaPro rack, Z1 Offroad stuff, NISMO suspension stuff, FlowmasterFX Extreme exhaust, AIS, OVS, J&L can, other goodies on the way
    I sure don't think so...
     
  24. Apr 6, 2018 at 7:53 AM
    #24
    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2014
    Member:
    #6
    Messages:
    163,467
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Elon
    doubtful.
     
  25. Apr 6, 2018 at 8:32 AM
    #25
    2010bigdog

    2010bigdog [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2018
    Member:
    #13453
    Messages:
    1,435
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chuck
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM SR5 TRD
    Doubtful too but a half inch added wouldn’t look bad either lol.
     
  26. Apr 6, 2018 at 9:07 AM
    #26
    JoshuaA

    JoshuaA Canuck Member

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2017
    Member:
    #11529
    Messages:
    2,709
    Southern Ontario
    Vehicle:
    Blaaack 2.5G
    Wait until it's done. If you do need Toytec shackles, I recommend the optional polybushings and greased properly, the ride will improve over stock.

    2.5/1.5 Toytec in rear (I've tilted the pic a bit to account for the decline in my driveway as there's a slight rake on level road)

    [​IMG]
     
  27. Nov 28, 2018 at 8:33 PM
    #27
    Bmxrider1331

    Bmxrider1331 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2018
    Member:
    #20778
    Messages:
    147
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brendan
    NEW JERSEY
    Vehicle:
    2013 tundra 4x4 4.6....
    3 inch toytec eibach kit on 35s
    Eibach kit and I set my shackles at the middle (1.5) atleast I thought and I have alot of rake. I might do the lower setting. To my understanding the middle setting is 1.5 not 1
     
    Rica25 likes this.

Products Discussed in

To Top