How can I lower my Tundra's suspension????

200mph schrieb:

You may fill it with hot lead, 2 tons should be sufficient. These vehicles are for offroading, not for posing. Why not stay with a J**p instead?

Axel

You didn't notice the physical traits of the truck when you went shopping for it, or check for aftermarket stuff, like lowering kits?

Take it easy people. Not everybody needs a truck that they can't get in and out of without the help of nerf bars. And I wouldn't agree with you that a

2WD is for off-roading. I would give the aftermarket companies more time. They probably haven't come out with a dependable, tried-and-true lowering kit for the '05 yet.

Come out with a lowering kit for a full size truck, and you will see right away why no one offers them ('cause no one buys em!) Get yourself an oxy-aceletine torch from home depot and cut the springs. It's only terribly unsafe and warranty-voiding

I'm not lowering mine and I have to tell you it's been a learning experience getting my fat butt in/out of the truck, as well as how to wash and dry it and even load it (hauled greenery from the yard to the landfill twice too). Getting my 84 year old Mom in works with the help of a Rubbermaid step from the kitchen. However after about 6 months of ownership I have it pretty much wired and I really like my Tundra a lot. I hit a high point of pride last week at Costco when helping a friend with her new 43" HD Plasma screen - sure looked pretty in the back of MY truck. But I digress...

I used Eibach springs before on a small sedan - didn't see anything for the Tundra on their site,

You might bug them and ask anyway. I popped over to and didn't have much patience to search around. You might try too. Also you might pick up a truck mag at the market and see if there's anything for the Tundra - shorter springs up front (not cut), and probably block the rear leaves is my guess. There's probably an air ride setup, but it's too much bucks (to me).

Also, depending on where you live there should be a customizing shop or two - you might wander over and see what they're doing. Just don't let them bring out the torch! (grin)

Best of luck...

I tried asking this question after I bought my 2000 Tundra and got a lot of negative replies also. You would think these people were making the payments for you. Hey, it's your truck and if you want to lower it that is your business. That being said, there are no kits out there yet. I am waiting also, I have long since traded the 2000 Tundra but in December bought a 2WD Double Cab and would love to lower it to close that fender well gap. If I hear anything I will post it here, hopefully you will do the same. As for those with negative comments, remember, it's our truck.

Jonnie Santos wrote: snipped Getting my 84 year old Mom in works with the help

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I have the same problem (different Mom). What type of step do use?

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What suspention is it? If its coil springs get em cut down or replaced with shorter units, depending on how low ya wanna go depends on what ya have to do. If its just to get in and out get a set of side steps to suit. If ya really wanna slam it go for airbags all round. Will take your ride from

1inch off the deck to well over standard height. Standard ride hright is for driving around, lowered or raised with airbags is dangerous stuff. Buthey, its your ride.

Rubbermaid 4200 - bought at Target or Wal*mart (don't remember). Here's a pic:

I get her to get onto the stool first facing the truck/seat(I stand behind her giving her support), then once she's warm and fuzzy she's standing solidly on the step, she puts her behind on the seat while hanging on to one of the grab handles and the other hand on the back of the seat, then just slides the rest of the way in. It's a 2 piece process basically.

The first couple of times were pretty slow (which is fine too), because I mostly just wanted her to be and feel safe. Old folks don't heal as fast as us young whipper-snappers! (yeah right...) Where's my Motrin?

LOL, I may need the step myself in a couple of years. Thanks for the reply, instructions, and link. I'll give it a try. Beats trying to make one.

Yeah, no kidding (needing a step and making one). I saw this, but no Tundra application - looks really clean though...

I'll try the $10 solution first. ;-)

What a waste of a nice truck, imo.

Stew

My unscientific observations (which probably aren't that inaccurate) say that once you exclude tradespeople who REALLY need a pickup (masons, carpenters, landscapers, etc), and people who tow boats or other things often, 75% of truck owners have absolutely no valid reason for owning them. However, to say more would violate a rule my father taught me: Avoid arguing about religion. :-)

in article 6PKee.3173$ snipped-for-privacy@bignews3.bellsouth.net, S.Lewis at snipped-for-privacy@cover.bellsouth.net wrote on 5/6/05 7:08 AM:

Barf.

-jeff

in article a%Kee.597$ snipped-for-privacy@news02.roc.ny, Doug Kanter at snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com wrote on 5/6/05 7:16 AM:

Yeah, if you want to argue religion, it's better done over on the alt.toyotas newsgroup! Plenty of takers over there.

I try to not even got started on religion. I am capable of offending just about anybody on the subject !

-jeff

There are a lot of solid mount steps and step bars for the Tundra out now and are quite a bit cheaper than the electric step (although it does look like a good unit). Would one of them work to get your mom(s) in and out of your truck(s)? davidj92

All the bars, steps I've seen appear to be more for looks than function, IMHO. Of course, I would like to hear suggestions. She's 80 and hips don't heal so well at that age. I bought a step stool, we'll try it out next Friday.

So far the step stool is nicer because she can get up on it with both feet, get her bearings and balance, and then slide her behind onto the seat. I've only seen the bars and steps but looks like they are a one-foot deal (the next step being a thrusting/twisting motion onto the seat from what I can visualize). I think that would be too much for her (she's also walking with a cane these days and is fairly weak). Good ideas - thanks.

We took her out to brunch and had to double-park long enough to get her unloaded by the front door. I was thinking it would have been cool to have the alternating strobe lamps going on inside the factory front/rear lamp assemblies. Who says an aging parent can't be fun?!?! (grin)