2nd Gen Tundra and FWC Hawk-Suspension

[VDBAZFJ]

I am new to the FWC world and just got my Hawk installed on my Tundra last weekend. I knew I would need to upgrade suspension but I was hoping to get a little time under my belt before making final decision on how I would set up my suspension.

To that end, I installed Timbren bump stops but immediately learned those do nothing to improve a stock set of springs. (Well, maybe they do “something” as I did not try without them)

After a short drive, springs are an obvious must.

I realize this is why many will put this camper on a 3/4 or 1 ton truck. But Toyota doesn’t make an HD truck and I am not giving up my Tundra for one.

Those of you that have a Hawk on a Tundra, will you share what you have done? Did you replace leaf springs? If so, what springs and from where? Do you know what spring rate you have? Did you account for gear and passengers? How is the ride?

Did you change anything on front suspension?

Did you lift any?

Any pics with info would be much appreciated.

 

[MotoDave]

I ran the following on my 2012 Tundra Double Cab 6.5' bed, with FWC Hawk. Generally happy with the ride and performance on an off road, if anything it could have used better shocks. Truck was on 285/75R17 tires (small 34")

Bilstein 5100 shcoks with front spring perch at the middle setting
ICON rear leaf spring kit (https://www.iconvehicledynamics.com...toyota-tundra-rear-spring-expansion-pack-kit/)
AirLift airbags isntalled with Daystar air bag cradles

I started out with just air bags, but ripped a bag after it got over-extended, which made me add the daystar cradles. The cradles eat into uptravel, the ride was harsh until I added the leaf spring kit. I ran this setup with the camper on and off the truck for ~50k miles with no more issues.