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Towing => Tow Vehicles => Topic started by: Powder Hounds on May 28, 2022, 02:11:09 PM

Title: Tundra Suspension Upgrade
Post by: Powder Hounds on May 28, 2022, 02:11:09 PM
Hello!

If any Tundra owners are wanting to upgrade their suspension, I highly recommend Bilstein 6112 front, 5160 in the rear. I also added new Bilstein UCA's and new Coach Builder shackles with poly bushings. Maintained my rake with .75" lift in the front and .625" in the rear.

The ride is vastly improved, but, towing is incredible! The trailer doesn't bounce around as much on forestry roads or washboard. Just feels good and the drive is a bit more relaxing.

My 2015 OEM Bilstein rear shocks started leaking, that prompted the upgrade.

Very happy!
Title: Re: Tundra Suspension Upgrade
Post by: Powder Hounds on June 29, 2025, 03:02:18 PM
Update:

Since purchasing Bilstein products and over the past three years I suggest that you DO NOT BUY their junk!

Both rear 5160 shocks failed in under 2 years, switched to the 5100 series and one has failed in 13 months. Bilstein states that leaking shocks are normal.

So, they just leak all the time and you loose support on a constant basis.



Title: Re: Tundra Suspension Upgrade
Post by: Merlin on June 30, 2025, 12:53:37 PM
Good to know! Tundra owners are fortunate in having a wide variety of aftermarket suspension components available.