Recommended Suspension Enhancement for a 2005 Toyota Tundra Hauling an In Bed Camper

Question:

Looking for a recommendation for timbren rear suspension enhancement for my 2005 Toyota tundra 4x4 access cab - want to be able to haul a 1200 lb camper, also require tie downs

asked by: John K

Expert Reply:

To add a set of Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement to your 2005 Toyota Tundra 4WD, you will want item # TTORTUN4. This system is custom fit and has a 6,000 lbs capacity. This are our lightest capacity Timbrens for your truck and are still overkill for a 1,200 lbs camper. A better option would be the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs item # SSR-610-54. These have a 2,800 lbs capacity and only engage when you place weight on the rear suspension.

SumoSprings use a system called progressive load control. The more weight you place on them the more they engage. This provides you with only the support you need when you need it. Unlike other systems like Timbren's which negatively affect your ride quality whether or not you have a heavy load in the rear or how much it weighs. These will also help with the top heavy feeling you will get with an in bed camper. They will absorb the sway instead of bouncing the camper back and forth.

There are a few different options for camper tie downs depending on what features your 2005 Tundra has. The front set will be the same no matter which ones you choose it's the rear ones that have different requirements. I have listed them below:

Standard Tow Package without board or step underneath truck bed and with or without the factory installed hitch:

TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front item # TLT2301

TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Rear item # TLT3301

Standard Tow Package without board or step underneath truck bed and with a non-Torklift aftermarket hitch

TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front item # TLT2301

TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Rear item # TLR3500

HD Tow Package without board or step underneath truck bed and with a factory installed hitch

TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front item # TLT2301

TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Rear item # TLT3302

HD Tow Package without board or step underneath truck bed and with a non-Torklift aftermarket hitch

TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front item # TLT2301

TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Rear item # TLR3500