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Advice: BDS 3" 2.5 Gen Tundra with RAS

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by trialmountain, Jun 19, 2023.

  1. Jun 19, 2023 at 9:19 AM
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    trialmountain

    trialmountain [OP] New Member

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    I recently bought a 2017 Platinum that has BDS 3" with Fox DSC's. From my understanding this kit includes +1 rear shackles.

    Currently the front is slightly higher than the rear. I am trying to decide the next plan for correcting this and for future 20’ travel trailer hauling. I only plan to haul 1-3 times this year but more in the future. So most of the time the bed will be unloaded and used as a daily driver.

    Option 1: Install HD RAS for about 1” of lift, but unsure if they will clear the BDS +1 shackles. Others have said the coachbuilder +1 shackles don’t work with the RAS.

    Option 2: Icon AAL leaf springs. I have these on my tacoma and they have been problem free other than being a little stiff.

    Questions:

    Anyone with experience with the BDS 3” lift that has added leafs or RAS?
    Do the Fox 2” rear shocks have enough travel for more lift?
    Any other option I should consider?
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  2. Feb 14, 2024 at 10:25 AM
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    trialmountain

    trialmountain [OP] New Member

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    Bump for thoughts? The ride has been stiffer than I expected over the last 6 months of driving the truck and the DSC adjustors haven't been able to fix this.

    Option 3 I am considering now:

    Purchase a fresh set of Fox Elite's with an accutune tune for my mostly only road driving and sell the coil overs I have on now. Get a custom leaf spring made/or the AAL.
     

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