la_morris
Advanced Member
I just bought a 2003 Tundra 4WD with 78,000 mi and have ordered a FWC Fleet shell with some options. While waiting for delivery, I want to get the truck ready for it. After reading through the posts on suspension upgrades for the Tundra from a number of years ago, I still have some questions. To begin with, I know very little about cars and trucks, so even understanding all the advice posted can be a challenge. It sounds as if everyone agrees that airbags are an essential suspension upgrade. Then, some people believe that the shocks need to be upgraded also. Finally, some recommend leaf springs also. And E tires. and sway bars. I'm lost after shocks.
So, I know I need air bags. Does the purchase of new shocks depend on the condition of the original ones or do the shocks need to be a different kind? I don't really understand what leaf springs or a sway bar are. The camper will be loaded on the truck, most, if not all, of the time. The tires I have are just standard truck tires, but appear new, so I'd like to wait to replace them. What do you all recommend for shocks and leaf springs? Or can you point me to some sources so that I can try to understand these components?
I've been working on getting a truck camper for over a year and the WTW forums have been invaluable throughout the process. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and experience!
Leslie
So, I know I need air bags. Does the purchase of new shocks depend on the condition of the original ones or do the shocks need to be a different kind? I don't really understand what leaf springs or a sway bar are. The camper will be loaded on the truck, most, if not all, of the time. The tires I have are just standard truck tires, but appear new, so I'd like to wait to replace them. What do you all recommend for shocks and leaf springs? Or can you point me to some sources so that I can try to understand these components?
I've been working on getting a truck camper for over a year and the WTW forums have been invaluable throughout the process. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and experience!
Leslie