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I had a useful thread exploring the idea of a lift + suspension upgrades for an Alu-Cabin build. Upon further examination of payload, It seems that the Tundra (Max Payload ~1800) would be near or below our payload needs. it would be fairly restrictive, specially when inviting someone for...

Here's a nice overview of the suspension

So, after talking to the dealer I found 2 things: 1. You can't change the 20" wheels of the Tundra Limited + TRD Package 2. Inventory of Tundra Limited with TRD packange + iMax Engine is limited 3. If I put 3k more I can get a TRD PRO and that solves the lift, the suspension and the wheels...

One would do this by measuring from the top (or center) of the tire/wheel to the edge of the fender?

If I don't do the TRD lift. I will try to get the TRD Pro size tires. But its unclear if they will do the switch for me. The stupid TRD package includes 265/60/20. If I do the TRD lift, I have a little more room, don't want to go crazy, and I've narrowed it down to 2 options. The trade off is...

This one looks good

I need to talk to my dealer.

What tires do you like for this application?

In my biking experience, using bigger tires (wider) at lower pressures, helps A LOT. Is that the case for offroad trucks?

I want to ride in the dirt roads of the high Rockies and minimize the chatter of washboards and rough sections. I want to clear rutted roads with no issues. I want to do that while carrying an alucab, 2 adults, 1 toddler, 1 bike and the usual equipment. Probably 2 weekends per month from April...

Thanks, there's a long thread about the kit.

I'm sympathetic to this view. But aftermarket ppl are not Angels. Let's assume one "wants" a lift, in order to fit bigger tires, increase clearance a bit. It's difficult to trust aftermarket merchants and discount the position of Toyota - TRD people. Quoting the pamphlet...

It seems that you are paying $4k for the TRD research, reliability, warranty. Thanks for the link. How do you reconcile that the TRD people recommends 3F -2R lift as "optimal"? Additionally, the Toyota kit seems to include a whole set of nuts and little parts and I don't see anything like...

Here's the pdf of the kit. The only mention of shocks, is the regular $129 shocks. I'm confused. Some highlights

Here's a reference article regarding Reservoir Shocks.

For reference, here's a nice video about the lift kit:

Thanks. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the load carrying capacity is fixed at max payload and any suspension upgrade is just trying to smooth the ride. As an aside: The pamphlet says: "Bilstein Tuned Front and Rear Shocks", its not clear how are these different from the shocks...

Can you please elaborate on why you think the Toyota kit is not a good option?

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I'm in Colorado. Do you recommend working with them?. This is interesting. That's a big range. I would think that given a set of specifications of weight and road conditions, the optimal setup would be more or less clear. Could you expand on how you made your decision? Yeah, for Platinum and...