Suspension options for terrible roads & gravel logging roads

Hi all! New Tundra owner from Maine and new member to the forum. I just picked up a 21' nightshade edition which will be primarily used as a weekend warrior rig with many trips to the northern part of the state which is mostly gravel logging roads with many potholes and washboards. I am not planning on doing anything too technical with this truck (I have a 4runner for that) but would like to make it a more comfortable ride on some of the nastier logging roads we have up here. Here is my criteria to narrow down the selection...

• Something that will hold up to salt/corrosion (lots of salt used on the roads up here in the winter)
• improved comfort at moderate speeds on rough roads/logging roads
• looking to lift approximately 2-2.5" max

I have done a lot of searching but there are just so many options out there. I appreciate any and all advice/opinions.

 

Quality 2.5” coilovers up front, and Deaver springs in the rear with good shocks…


Air down and go to a smaller diameter wheel!

 

Based on my personal experience with lots of logging roads and salty winters, Elka is the way to go.

https://www.tundras.com/threads/everything-elka-and-how-they-compare.39659/
https://www.tundras.com/threads/elka-owner-long-term-feedback.66524/page-2

 

I’d like to keep it under $3k. It seems like there are many options out there that would fall under this budget. I would only be loading up with my gear on the weekends. No plans for any heavy accessories.

 

Check out the dobinsons thread, I'd bet you'd find something you like in there.

Edit: just an example https://www.tundras.com/threads/dobinsons-suspension-review.50702/page-24#post-2200413

 

Thanks, it looks like they hold up well to corrosion which is great considering all the salt we have on the roads here in the winter.

 

Reconsidering your price range, I'd go this route. I have the previous gen green ironman coilovers and love them. The new ones seem to be a little improved. Wait for a holiday tho, they always go on sale. https://ironman4x4america.com/foam-...t-suited-for-toyota-tundra-2007-2021-stage-1/

 

Long travel and 37’s. Problem solved.

 

Elka is very popular up here in Canada because of its corrosion resistant materials. I’ve had Icon on a Tacoma and they were much more pitted and required rebuilds every 2-3 years.

 

Nice truck. So what did you pay for it and how many miles where on it if you don't mind me asking?

 

Step one is 18 inch wheels and air down a little

 

Elka, Kings or Dobinsons.

 

I’m not sure of how other suspensions feel but I also have a cabin in Northern Maine (70 miles down the Golden Rd) and I know the roads your probably talking about. We all drive Tundras and for the most part they handle those roads solid but my father has a 2020 TRD Pro and it seems like those roads were made for that suspension. I can drive 70 in that truck on those logging roads and it soaks them up smooth. It seems the faster you go the better it feels. Also it’s great on the technical off the path winter roads sucking up ruts and what not. I’d say find a pair of take offs or news ones but I don’t know if what others are suggesting are a superior suspension.

 

I picked it up for $47k with approx. 21,000 miles.

 

Off topic, but before you start throwing money at the truck, give the frame a really good rustproofing with woolwax or fluid film. Take your time and get up inside the blind areas with a spray tube. Try to keep it off the rubber components. I would also carefully take out each transmission pan bolt one at a time and apply anti seize so if you ever need to replace a solenoid you won't be breaking bolts. Carry on!

 

I plan on doing it this fall before the snow starts to fly. Been using fluid film and wool wax for years. Has kept my 4runner's frame looking like new.

 

After a ton of research I am strongly leaning towards the Toytec Aluma series 2.5 (made by Elka) anyone on here have any experience with this setup?

 

Several folks on here with that setup. You'll be happy with it