I have a question I’m debating hard over: should I go for a 2018 1794 or TRD Pro? The major difference I’m noticing is the suspension that the TRD offers. I’m planning to use the truck intensively and want to know if the FOX suspension on the TRD will last longer than the standard black struts on the 1794 edition. I also want to eventually upgrade to 33s or 34s and have been told that the standard suspension may not handle that as well.
It depends on the cost difference between the two. You can upgrade the 1794 suspension for $3k or under and get the same, or even better, suspension than the Pro. I went with Eibach on my Limited and have driven a couple of different Pros. I prefer my setup.
From my research, the FOX shocks are not rebuildable, just so you’re aware. That’s the main reason I didn’t buy a Pro. I don’t need lockers because I’m not that hardcore with my off-roading.
Justice said:
From my research, the FOX shocks are not rebuildable, just so you’re aware. That’s the main reason I didn’t buy a Pro. I don’t need lockers because I’m not that hardcore with my off-roading.
The 2018 Pro doesn’t have lockers either.
@WildWildWest
I don’t think any of the Gen 2.5 TRD Pro Tundras have lockers.
Kelby said:
@WildWildWest
I don’t think any of the Gen 2.5 TRD Pro Tundras have lockers.
Yeah, only the 3rd gens do.
The FOX TRD Pro shocks can be rebuilt.
Toyoyo said:
The FOX TRD Pro shocks can be rebuilt.
Are you sure? I haven’t heard that yet.
A 2018 truck would likely need suspension refreshing soon, depending on mileage.
You can get a 1794 for much less than a Pro, and then upgrade the suspension when you add your wheels.
The TRD Pro is built on the SR5 trim and later years on the Limited; it doesn’t have some of the comforts of the 1794 or Platinum.
What’s funny is that many TRD Pro owners end up changing out their suspension and wheels.
You’re getting mixed information here. Standard FOX shocks are designed to be rebuilt around 50k miles. If you off-road a lot, you may need to rebuild sooner. They don’t gain much mileage from being on-road.
The bypass shocks in the TRD Pro could likely be rebuilt, but check if your dealership offers this. How much do they charge, and how long does it take? Anecdotally, rebuilding might cost more and be more inconvenient than just getting new Bilstein 4600s (used in the TRD Offroad package) after you hit 100k miles.
Unless you’re off-roading a lot, investing in the TRD Offroad package may be a better choice. Also, remember; airing down your tires while off-roading can significantly improve ride quality and traction compared to suspension upgrades.
@Hartley
Thank you for this detailed answer! I really appreciate it. I’ll be doing very minimal off-roading; it’ll mostly be for work and everyday driving with potentially 33s or 35s. I’ve heard it’s a million-mile truck, and I want to maximize its potential.
@Ziv
This is the dream! I was just curious about the TRD suspension longevity compared to the regular one.
Tallis said:
@Ziv
This is the dream! I was just curious about the TRD suspension longevity compared to the regular one.
Rt on…. My first tundra was an 06 SR5. She is still going strong at 180k. My daily driver work truck. So I knew what I wanted when I got the 1794.
Yes, FOX suspension is generally better than OEM.
Fox said:
Yes, FOX suspension is generally better than OEM.
I understand that, but what about the life expectancy or durability compared to the standard suspension?
Fox said:
Yes, FOX suspension is generally better than OEM.
I understand that, but what about the life expectancy or durability compared to the standard suspension?
It depends on how you drive it.
If you’re off-roading hard?
You might only get 60-80k miles on OEM.
For FOX, consider replacement at about 110-120k miles.
That’s also the timeframe you should be checking ball joints and other suspensions components.
@Fox
So, on regular roads, are you telling me that the FOX shocks have nearly double the life expectancy of the standard ones?
Tallis said:
@Fox
So, on regular roads, are you telling me that the FOX shocks have nearly double the life expectancy of the standard ones?
I can’t give you an exact answer on FOX suspensions, but the quality of my stock 2010 Tundra has been excellent.
Tallis said:
@Fox
So, on regular roads, are you telling me that the FOX shocks have nearly double the life expectancy of the standard ones?
Probably, yes. FOX suspensions are built very well. There’s a reason they’ve dominated sports since the 70s.