Is the Toyota TRD OEM Lift for a 22 TRD OR good for overlanding?

As the title suggests, I'm looking to upgrade my 22 TRD OR suspension for overlanding. Naturally, I'm looking for a 2.5-3" lift but also want to make sure the suspension can handle the added weight for future upgrades.

I currently have steel RCI skid plates, an Up-top overland mid height bed rack, and iKamper 3.0 RTT. I plan on adding a steel bumper, winch, and rock rails this year, but want to get the suspension upgraded first.

Next I plan to add a Decked system, rear steel bumper, plus new wheels and tires (35").

I've reached out to some shops on recommendations, and they don't recommend the Toyota TRD lift as it's tuned to the stock weight. I think that makes sense, but considering I was planning on getting it installed by my Toyota dealer (to get the warranty coverage), they do have an incentive to convince me to buy a lift kit that they can install.

Thank being said, what other kits would you recommend? I'm mostly interested in tackling fun trails but nothing too crazy. Think more Alpine Loop/Imogene Pass than Poughkeepsie Gulch. This isn't a daily driver, but we could take some road trips in it, so it would be nice to have an adjustable suspension (which I understand some King kits can do) to make the ride comfy not just or the trail but also the highway.

One other consideration/question is Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) compatibility with aftermarket kits? That was another reason I was leaning towards the TRD kit as it guaranteed compatibility with TSS. Does anyone have any experience with aftermarket kits on the new Tundras and how they pair with the existing systems?

Thanks in advance!

 

The oem kit does not replace the rear coils so I don't feel like it will hold that much weight without sagging. I'd suggest upping the rear coils to a stronger one if you plan to carry that much weight constantly. Aftermarket kits will work with TSS I was told by Toyota that no modifications are needed to make it work with a lift so that's where I'm getting that info from.

 

Thanks for the reply! Looking at the options for the 22 Tundra, I'm leaning towards King Shocks, specifically KRS-25001-396A and KRS-25001-397A. I do like how the Icon kits feel more complete with UCAs, but everything I've read on this forum and reddit makes me feel like I should avoid em. I see a lot of folks pair Total Chaos UCAs with them. The TRD kit also comes with a ton of other parts:

• Front Lower Knuckles
• Front Stabilizer Links
• Front Outer Tie Rods
• Front Tie Rod Sleeves
• Front Extended Drive Shafts
• Front Jounce Bumpers
• Extended Brake Flex Hoses

Are these anything I should also look at getting?

 

I had stage 8 icon kit installed on my 17' tundra and opted for spc upper control arms over the icon ones. They have more adjustability over icon. If you get the TRD kit and upgrade the rear coils i think that would be the best route.

 

You've seen me in action... what should I get on the new truck?

 

Thanks so much for the recommendation! Looking at the Icon stages can be a bit overwhelming. Which stage would you recommend? I'll be building my truck up over time, adding bumpers, lights, winches, ect, and right now just have steel skid plats, a bed rack, and RTT but plan to add a steel front bumper and winch along with the lift. As mentioned, I plan to tackle moderate trails - nothing crazy, and certainly nothing you can't reasonably get a Tundra into or out of. I live in Colorado, and plan to hit up the Alpine loop later this year as well as a return trip to Moab. We try to get out for a day or two at least once a month during the fall, with one or two 3-5 day trips per year at most. I would prefer something that can be adjustable for highway travel, as some of our trips might include a few days of travel on regular roads. I have about 500-600lbs of gear (rough estimate) between the add ons listed above and additional camping gear. I'm guessing all told it could end up with 1500lbs of additional weight with all of the armor, winch, a decked storage system, space gas, etc.