Best Shocks & Lift Options for the Toyota Tundra
Fits 2022–2026 Tundra (3rd-gen), with notes for 2014–2021 too. The current Tundra finally rides on a coil-sprung rear, and it's a fantastic platform — but the factory shocks are tuned soft, the i-FORCE MAX hybrid adds weight, and almost everyone wants to level the nose and clear a bigger tire. The right setup wakes up everything Toyota built into the chassis.
This is our straight-talk guide to every leveling, coilover, and shock option worth running — and we install and dial in every one of them right here in Mesa, AZ.
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What's Specific About the Tundra
The 3rd-gen Tundra (2022+) made a big change: it dropped the old leaf-sprung rear for a multi-link coil-sprung rear axle, with an independent coilover front up top. That coil rear rides far better than the old truck and lifts cleanly with coils and shocks instead of add-a-leaf packs. Some trims (Limited and up) came with an available rear load-leveling air suspension — which changes how you approach a lift, so it matters which truck you have.
The Tundra-specific thing to know: if you've got the TRD Pro, you already came with Fox 2.5 internal-bypass shocks from the factory — a great base that hard-charging owners still step up from. The i-FORCE MAX hybrid carries extra weight from its battery, so leveling and load setups want to account for it. Most owners level the front ~2–3" to match the rear and clear 35s; go taller and you'll want upper control arms to keep the front geometry and CV angles correct. The pre-2022 (2014–2021) trucks are leaf-sprung in the rear, so those get add-a-leaf or new leaf packs instead — we build both.
Below is every option worth considering, grouped by tier and how you use your Tundra. Call us and we'll match it to your build — or see our full lift & install services →
The Full Comparison
Ten real options, entry to premium. Not sure where you land? Call us — we'll match your budget, your trim, and how you drive.
| Setup | Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Bilstein 5100 | Entry | Clean front level on a daily driver |
| Toytec / Eibach Level | Value | Comfort-first level/lift, daily + light trail |
| Eibach Pro-Truck Stage | Value | Plush street manners with a clean lift |
| Fox 2.0 Performance | Mid | Entry into the Fox lineup, mild daily use |
| Bilstein 6112 + 5160 | Value | Coilover front + reservoir rear, bang-for-buck |
| Fox 2.5 IFP | Mid | Balanced pavement + real trail use |
| Old Man Emu / Dobinsons Kit | Overland | Loaded, towing & overland rigs |
| Fox 2.5 Performance Elite | Premium | High-speed off-road + haul/tow, still dailies well |
| ICON Stage System | Premium | Complete engineered package, front & rear |
| King 2.5 | Premium | Desert pedigree, rebuildable, high-speed control |
Our Take on Each Setup
Honest, from a shop that installs these every week and runs them on our own trucks. Tap "Full breakdown" on any option for the details.
5100 Series
A proven monotube that levels the front and adds a bit of clearance without breaking the bank.
Full breakdown
- Design: 46mm monotube, adjustable front
- Adjustability: Front snap-ring heights (level ~2.5")
- Reservoir: None
- Damping: Fixed
Ride & fit: Level stance, tighter body control, room for a slightly bigger tire.
Our install note: We match the right rear support so the coil-rear truck sits even, then align it.
Get a quote on this setup →Leveling Kit
Leveling components tuned specifically for the Tundra to clear a bigger tire with an easy street ride.
Full breakdown
- Design: Leveling coil/spacer front
- Adjustability: Fixed height
- Reservoir: None
- Damping: Factory or included
Ride & fit: Level stance and tire clearance with near-stock comfort.
Our install note: We confirm fitment for your exact tire and align it; on air-rear trucks we account for the load-leveling system.
Get a quote on this setup →Pro-Truck Stage
Front and rear kit tuned for comfortable street manners with a clean lift and capable light dirt.
Full breakdown
- Design: Monotube front coilover + rear shocks
- Adjustability: Front height options
- Reservoir: None
- Damping: Fixed
Ride & fit: Plush and easy to live with daily, with a level stance and a touch of extra clearance.
Our install note: A no-drama daily build. We set front height to your wheel/tire package and align it after.
Get a quote on this setup →2.0 Performance
An excellent high-performance entry shock — smoother than stock and it handles hard hits well.
Full breakdown
- Design: 2.0" IFP monotube coilover
- Adjustability: Height-adjustable front
- Reservoir: None (reservoir rear options exist)
- Damping: Fixed; serviceable/rebuildable
Ride & fit: A clear step up from stock for pavement and mild trails; improves traction over the rough stuff.
Our install note: If you tow or run the i-FORCE MAX, we'll pair reservoir rears or steer you up a tier.
Get a quote on this setup →6112 + 5160 Kit
Adjustable front coilover plus 5160 remote-reservoir rear shocks. Price-to-performance is hard to beat.
Full breakdown
- Design: 60mm 6112 front coilover + 5160 reservoir rear
- Adjustability: Front height adjustable
- Reservoir: Rear (5160)
- Damping: Fixed
Ride & fit: A big ride-quality jump front and rear that holds up on Arizona trails and stays composed when loaded.
Our install note: Our go-to Tundra value build. The 6112 needs a spring compressor to assemble — that's exactly what we're here for. UCAs added at taller heights, then aligned.
Get a quote on this setup →2.5 IFP
Bigger 2.5 body means better heat management and a more balanced ride on pavement and dirt.
Full breakdown
- Design: 2.5" monotube IFP coilover
- Adjustability: Height adjustable
- Reservoir: None front (reservoir rear options)
- Damping: Fixed
Ride & fit: The larger body manages heat far better than a 2.0 — confident on pavement and real trails alike.
Our install note: Pair it with reservoir rears if you tow. We check UCA and clearance at your height and dial it to your terrain.
Get a quote on this setup →Overland Kit
Load-tuned front and rear built for rigs that carry weight, tow, and cover long dirt miles.
Full breakdown
- Design: Nitrocharged monotube, load-tuned front & rear
- Adjustability: Spring-rate/application tuned
- Reservoir: BP-51 / IMS bypass upgrades available
- Damping: Fixed (bypass adjustable)
Ride & fit: Comes into its own under weight — tongue weight, bed load, and long washboard roads.
Our install note: Great for the heavier i-FORCE MAX and tow rigs. We match rates to how you actually load it.
Get a quote on this setup →2.5 Performance Elite
Remote-reservoir, adjustable, built to take high-speed abuse and haul/tow duty while still behaving on the street.
Full breakdown
- Design: 2.5" front coilover + 2.5" reservoir rear
- Adjustability: DSC compression adjuster available
- Reservoir: Front & rear
- Damping: Adjustable; service ~30–50k mi
Ride & fit: Reservoirs front and rear keep it consistent under sustained hits and heavy loads — composed at speed, civil on the commute.
Our install note: We route the reservoirs cleanly and set the adjusters to your load and terrain — where our tuning time really shows.
Get a quote on this setup →Stage System
A full engineered system with digressive valving and matched components — balanced handling without giving up comfort.
Full breakdown
- Design: 2.5" VS coilover system + matched rear
- Adjustability: Multi-height; CDCV / UCAs by stage
- Reservoir: Optional by stage
- Damping: Digressive; fixed or adjustable by option
Ride & fit: Engineered as a matched front-and-rear system, so the geometry and ride are dialed out of the box.
Our install note: We love these as a clean complete build. UCAs at taller heights, and a dead-on alignment before you go.
Get a quote on this setup →2.5 Coilover
Race-bred, legendary tuning out of the box, remote reservoir, and fully rebuildable for the long haul.
Full breakdown
- Design: 2.5" coilover, remote reservoir
- Adjustability: Compression adjust; tunable & rebuildable
- Reservoir: Remote
- Damping: Tunable; service ~30–50k mi
Ride & fit: Race pedigree shows up as controlled, buttery high-speed compliance — and you can re-tune them for life.
Our install note: Best for people who actually push desert speed. We can revalve/re-spring to your weight and driving as the build evolves.
Get a quote on this setup →Toyota Tundra Suspension FAQs
I have a TRD Pro with factory Fox shocks — do I need to upgrade?
The factory Fox 2.5 internal-bypass shocks are a great base, and plenty of owners leave them. But if you're chasing more lift, bigger tires, or real high-speed desert use, stepping up to a taller adjustable Fox, ICON, or King setup is a meaningful gain.
My 2022+ has the coil rear — is lifting it different?
Yes, and it's better. The new coil-sprung rear lifts cleanly with coils and shocks instead of add-a-leaf packs, so rear ride quality stays excellent through a lift. Older 2014–2021 trucks are leaf-sprung, so those use add-a-leaf or new leaf packs.
I have the rear air suspension — does that change my options?
It can. Some Limited-and-up trucks came with rear load-leveling air, which affects how a lift is done in the back. Tell us your trim and we'll spec a setup that works with it rather than fighting it.
I run the i-FORCE MAX hybrid — does the extra weight matter?
Somewhat. The hybrid carries added battery weight, so for leveling and towing we lean toward setups tuned to hold the load and keep the truck planted. We factor it in when we spec your coils and shocks.
Do I need upper control arms?
On the coilover front end, once you go past roughly 2.5–3" of lift you'll want aftermarket upper control arms to restore proper alignment and CV angles. We spec and install them on taller builds so it drives right.
Do you install all these brands, with alignment?
Yes — we're an authorized installer for ICON, FOX, Bilstein, Old Man Emu, King and more. Any height change requires an alignment, and we handle it in-house on every install.
Let's Build Your Tundra the Right Way
Not sure which setup fits your trim, your budget, and how you drive? That's what we're here for. Call or request a quote and we'll dial in the right front and rear — installed and aligned in Mesa, AZ.
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