Suspension question

Truck hit 130,000 miles and I need to replace suspension. I see a listing for 2021 platinum struts and shocks for 425$. Thoughts on if this would be a good move? Can they even be put on a 2012? Thank you for feedback.

 

They should fit. If they are the stock black shocks I don't believe they are worth much.

Takeoffs? Those are a dime a dozen. No desire for even a modest lift or anything?

 

Stock takeoffs are worth what you are willing to pay...

That said,

100% honest, $100 for good shape OEM takeoffs is probably the cap.

 

Probably better off grabbing a new set of Bilstein 5100s.

 

Bilstein 4600 only cost $370, and 5100 cost $500. No idea why you would go for the black factory shocks

 

https://www.tundras.com/threads/trd-off-road-shocks-columbia-sc.104437/

 

Thank you all! Constantly learning.

 

Do you want to level it? Do you want a stock ride or something different?

 

Rruff, I would like to do whatever will give me the best ride with a little lift all with cost as the most important factor. Mostly a family truck with occasional light offroad⁰ for camping.

 

If you don’t want a lift, low mileage stock shocks will be far better than any aftermarket. Anything from 2007-2021 should all fit the same.

 

If you want a soft ride, then stock shocks would be fine. Look for nearly new takeoffs of the black shocks, with springs mounted. Mine will be available in a month or so (17k miles), but don't know if you want to wait that long. If you want a little lift, a spacer with appropriate extensions (washers) for the bumpstops would be good. 1" and 1.75" lifts are available which is a good range. Alternately you can look at normal shocks that are available aftermarket. Most are under $100 each: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,2016,tundra,5.7l+v8,3353689,suspension,strut,7584

The cost of installing will not be cheap. I've seen $200- >$600 just for labor. The fronts are a bit of work.

Far better? In what way?

 

In every way if you are looking for a stock ride. Longest lasting, highest quality construction. They aren't valved for off roading, and it isn't a lift but if you're just driving around town and want a stock suspension, OEM is always superior to aftermarket. Bilsteins are trash and will need replaced again in 40k miles. My OEM shocks/springs worked just fine when I pulled them off at 208k to install a lift.

 

Gas charged monotubes have some performance advantages but they tend to leak.