Comments on: A Tundra Lowering Kit That Doesn’t Use Springs - A Review http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/ Toyota Tundra News, Reviews, Accessories, and Information Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:16:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: admin (Jason) http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5414 admin (Jason) Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:54:34 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5414 Chas - We dropped that one as far as we could. We followed Tom's advice and didn't tighten the rear leaf spring bolt completely until the truck was on ground (which gained us a little more than 5" of drop). We left the rear bolt loose enough that the rear leafs could flex, but not so loose as to be unsafe. Then, once we had the truck on the ground and the spring had been compressed a little, we tightened the rear bolt up and probably gained an extra quarter of an inch in drop. Chas - We dropped that one as far as we could. We followed Tom’s advice and didn’t tighten the rear leaf spring bolt completely until the truck was on ground (which gained us a little more than 5″ of drop). We left the rear bolt loose enough that the rear leafs could flex, but not so loose as to be unsafe. Then, once we had the truck on the ground and the spring had been compressed a little, we tightened the rear bolt up and probably gained an extra quarter of an inch in drop.

]]> By: Chas. http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5409 Chas. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:58:22 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5409 I would like the same look as the truck you used to review tundra racing's kit, but according to their instructions, the rear can be dropped either 4", 4.5", or 5", how low was the tundra in your review dropped? The review states the kit gives you "about" a 5" drop in the rear but does not specifically state which option was used...4", 4.5", or 5"? Thanks for your help. I would like the same look as the truck you used to review tundra racing’s kit, but according to their instructions, the rear can be dropped either 4″, 4.5″, or 5″, how low was the tundra in your review dropped? The review states the kit gives you “about” a 5″ drop in the rear but does not specifically state which option was used…4″, 4.5″, or 5″? Thanks for your help.

]]> By: admin (Jason) http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5404 admin (Jason) Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:35:07 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5404 Andrew - Really short wheelbase trucks that can haul lots tend to bounce like crazy, so your experience is completely normal. At the time we reviewed this kit, there was not a viable airbag solution (short of a custom installed system). Tom at Tundra Racing knows quite a bit about it and he can advise you on how his kit will work with an airbag system. Andrew - Really short wheelbase trucks that can haul lots tend to bounce like crazy, so your experience is completely normal. At the time we reviewed this kit, there was not a viable airbag solution (short of a custom installed system). Tom at Tundra Racing knows quite a bit about it and he can advise you on how his kit will work with an airbag system.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5393 Andrew Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:09:42 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5393 I just test drove a 08 tundra regular cab, short bed. It was very bouncy. Will the lowering kit improve the situation? Also, should I consider an air bag system as well for the back? Is there an air bag system that fits into the front coil spring strut assembly? I just test drove a 08 tundra regular cab, short bed. It was very bouncy. Will the lowering kit improve the situation? Also, should I consider an air bag system as well for the back? Is there an air bag system that fits into the front coil spring strut assembly?

]]> By: admin (Jason) http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5287 admin (Jason) Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:22:50 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5287 Charles - I'm not sure. Tom, the owner of Tundra Racing, is a phone call away and he can answer any other questions you have too. Charles - I’m not sure. Tom, the owner of Tundra Racing, is a phone call away and he can answer any other questions you have too.

]]> By: charles http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5271 charles Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:57:36 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5271 Oh Jason, what is the actual part number of kit you reviewed. I went to Tundra Racing site and found two kits it appears. I want to make sure I get the right one. Thanks again. Oh Jason, what is the actual part number of kit you reviewed. I went to Tundra Racing site and found two kits it appears. I want to make sure I get the right one. Thanks again.

]]> By: charles http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5269 charles Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:48:52 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5269 Jason, Thanks so much. I am thankful I can across your review, if not I would have wasted a lot of money on the TRD kit and regret it as a result of losing the stock ride. The Tundra Racing Kit is for me. I want my truck lowered, but I also want it to maintain the factory ride as well. Jason,

Thanks so much. I am thankful I can across your review, if not I would have wasted a lot of money on the TRD kit and regret it as a result of losing the stock ride. The Tundra Racing Kit is for me. I want my truck lowered, but I also want it to maintain the factory ride as well.

]]> By: admin (Jason) http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5262 admin (Jason) Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:14:17 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5262 Charles - The difference between the TRD lowering kit and the Tundra Racing lowering kit is in the springs. The TRD kit provides new, stiffer springs that make the truck ride harder (as well as handle a little tighter) while riding about 3 inches lower. The Tundra Racing kit "flips" the stock springs, essentially re-organizing the geometry of the suspension without using stiffer springs. The result with the Tundra Racking kit is a truck that rides very similar to stock but that's 3 or 4 inches lower than stock. Charles - The difference between the TRD lowering kit and the Tundra Racing lowering kit is in the springs. The TRD kit provides new, stiffer springs that make the truck ride harder (as well as handle a little tighter) while riding about 3 inches lower. The Tundra Racing kit “flips” the stock springs, essentially re-organizing the geometry of the suspension without using stiffer springs. The result with the Tundra Racking kit is a truck that rides very similar to stock but that’s 3 or 4 inches lower than stock.

]]> By: charles http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5257 charles Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:13:35 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-5257 I may have misread your review on the tundra lowering kit but is there a toyota tundra lowering kit and a TRD tundra lowering kit for the 2007 and up Tundras? At one place in the review it reads: Compared to TRD’s lowering kit, which costs about $1500 and makes the ride significantly worse, Tundra Racing’s kit is a great deal. What's the difference? I may have misread your review on the tundra lowering kit but is there a toyota tundra lowering kit and a TRD tundra lowering kit for the 2007 and up Tundras? At one place in the review it reads: Compared to TRD’s lowering kit, which costs about $1500 and makes the ride significantly worse, Tundra Racing’s kit is a great deal. What’s the difference?

]]> By: 2007 Tundra TRD lowering suspension kit. - Page 2 - Tundra Solutions Forum http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-3250 2007 Tundra TRD lowering suspension kit. - Page 2 - Tundra Solutions Forum Tue, 06 May 2008 00:32:27 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/04/15/a-tundra-lowering-kit-that-doesnt-use-springs-a-review/#comment-3250 [...] setup, and it doesn't hurt the ride. Read the summary at the end of this article for a discount: Toyota Tundra Lowering Kit Review | tundraheadquarters.com As for the setup, you move the rear leafs from above the axle to just below, and as Someone said [...] [...] setup, and it doesn’t hurt the ride. Read the summary at the end of this article for a discount: Toyota Tundra Lowering Kit Review | tundraheadquarters.com As for the setup, you move the rear leafs from above the axle to just below, and as Someone said [...]

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