All I want to do is level out my 06 DC 4WD. Suggestions?

[M1Shooter]

Title says it all. I'm looking for the best possible way to level out my truck. Ride quality and reliability are much higher priority than price. Thanks in advance.

[tundrainorange]

Originally Posted by M1Shooter

Title says it all. I'm looking for the best possible way to level out my truck. Ride quality and reliability are much higher priority than price. Thanks in advance.

Burgs or hoe's, pick a color.

[M1Shooter]

Originally Posted by tundrainorange

Burgs or hoe's, pick a color.

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What am I missing?

[Jetes03tundra]

Originally Posted by M1Shooter

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What am I missing?

hes talking about camburg or donahoe aftermarket adjustable coilovers.

[pdmted]

If you are looking to go inexpensive and keep stock ride quality go with a poly spacer. If you just want to level, go with a 1.5" IN COIL spacer. If you want to max out at 2.5-3", go with a half in coil half above coil poly spacer. Even if you just go with the 1.5" to level, use a diff drop. It is easy to install and well worth it.

I have a 2.5" Toytech aluminum in coil spacer and it rides extremely hard (which I like). With just the front done, my front was .25" higher than my stock rear. I am now running a set of 1" blocks in the rear and it has an ever so slight rack, giving it a relatively stock look. My Titan was perfectly level, and in person always seemed to look good to me, but when I look at pictures of it, it just didnt look right. The front seemed to high compared to the rear.

[Mazutoytundra]

I would go with the Donahoe coilovers. They are adjustable so you can set that at around 1.5" - 2" to level out your truck. Plus your ride quality will improve.

[pwade92]

I have a 2006 Tundra Dcab 4x4. I do not go "offroading", but I do go on a lot of very rough back roads to get to the mountains here in Oregon. Pretty much the only thing I haul are a couple motocross bikes that I take to some local tracks.

First off - I know a lot about motocross bike's suspension, but absolutley nothing about truck suspension... I just have a few questions about the Donahoe Coilovers.

1. Could I install these myself in my garage with just basic tools?

2. Would I need to purchase ANYTHING ELSE AT ALL??? I keep reading about a DiffDrop, and a Block for the rear end.

3. I used to have a Tacoma TRD and thought the suspension on that was just to stiff. Hated it over speed bumbs and pot holes. Would the Donahoe's make my Tundra ride a lot more stiff??

Is there ANY downside to putting these on my truck?

Thanks.

[Mazutoytundra]

1. Yes you can install coilovers in your garage with basic hand tools, jack, and stands. I had a set on my 02 Tacoma and I installed them myself. I had access to a car lift so it made it a whole lot easier. When I removed them from my truck I did it at a friends house with just a jack and stands. We honestly had both sides off and the stock coils installed in under 10 minutes.

2. If you just want to level your truck, then you won't need anything else. Maybe you might want to find out the proper torque values for the nuts that you have to remove during installation.

3. I also have a 06 DC Tundra and I personally think that the stock Tundra ride is too soft. You have to remember that you are driving a truck not a caddillac. So it will make the ride stiffer, but the handling will improve. Any type or brand of spacer, leveling, or coilover lift will stiffen the ride some.

I can't think of any downsides for the Donahoe coilovers. They are well worth the money cause they are rebuildable so they could last a very long time if taken good care of. Plus Donahoe has great customer service.

[pwade92]

Thanks for the great reply. Your answers really helped me out. I will definately get them... I just have to start saving!!

[sbsyncro]

an alternative you may want to research is the new(ish) Bilstein coilover setup for the tundras. They look to be about $650 instead of $1,000 for the Donahoe units, and based on what you have said about your needs, the extra capacity of the Donahoe units may not be worth the extra money for you. (at least this is what I am thinking for myself).

I just want to level it out and put some *slightly* bigger tires so it doesn't look so much like a giant skateboard. For real off-roading, I rely on my '69 Jeep CJ with Dana 44's, XD9000i winch, 6" lift, and 35" BFGs...

My Tundra is my daily driver, and also the family "road trip" car so I don't want it to ride like my Jeep with dual Rancho shocks, custom built springs, poly bushings, etc... Right now, I'm leaning toward the Bilstein setup, but still doing my research... ;-)

[pwade92]

Thanks for chiming in, Sbsyncro. I will do some research on the Bilsteins.

The Bilsteins are a definate savings, but if the Donahoe's are a superior product, I would not have a problem in spending a little more to get those.

Does anyone have any opinions on the difference between the Bilstein coilovers and the Donahoes?

Which would offer a plusher street ride? My Tundra is my daily commuter and road trip truck, but also it goes on some pretty bumpy logging roads to get to trail heads of our cascade mountains. I alpine climb.

Thanks for any input

[just4play]

I'm happy with my Swayaway Racerunners. NO problems whatsoever.