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Old 06-26-2009, 06:19 PM
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Default Re: Buildthread- 2000 Tundra suspension rebuild

I beefed my rear leafs up to 3/4 ton capacity for more load capacity, which raised me in the rear almost 3 inches. Revtek front blocks. Currently replacing the Ivan Stewart TRD bilsteins (no longer available) with 5100's. A softer version I'm told, the Stewarts were stiff but responsive.
I am thinking about going ahead and converting to a RCD lift. I've heard good things about them and the lift. The early Tundra's as you know are hard to find good aftermarket stuff to tinker. Spacers in the front I'm told shortens the drop limit space in the front end which adds stress and pressure on the shock. I know because I ripped the bottom eye to shreds on my passenger side. Also need to think about the anti-sway bar as it will be at a wierd angle after adding the spacers. Some kits come with a spacer for that as well to help straighten it out. Maybe that would help with the drop limit?!
I like my truck, it's paid for and now I can afford to tinker around a bit, not into more payments if you know what I mean.
Has anyone had front break issues as well?? Mine seem to wear out and warp the rotors pretty quickly. I just replaced the rears at 155,000 miles and I'm on the fourth set of pads in the front?
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