Replacing The Rear Shocks On Your 2nd Gen Tundra. A Review Of The Rough Country V2 Rear Shocks.

I made this video for two reasons:
First, it serves as an easy to follow, step-by-step guide for how to change the rear shocks on your 2nd generation (2007 to 2021) Toyota Tundra. Second, I give a short review on the Rough Country V2 Monotube Rear Shocks. If you find this video helpful and informative, please give it a thumbs-up, and please consider subscribing if you haven't already.
FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
- Rough Country V2 Monotube Rear Shocks for 0" to 3.5" lifted Tundras amzn.to/3x1PzFA (Amazon)
- Rough Country V2 Monotube Rear Shocks for 4" to 8" lifted Tundras amzn.to/3yC5laT (Amazon)
- Rough Country N3 Rear Shocks for 0" to 3.5" lifted Tundras amzn.to/4bTNc6B (Amazon)
ALSO FEATURED: This is a list of rear shocks that I approve of.
- Rough Country M1 Rear Shocks for 0" to 3.5" lifted Tundras amzn.to/4bOeuv2 (Amazon)
- Rough Country M1 Rear Shocks for 4" to 8" lifted Tundras amzn.to/3wOG6BC (Amazon)
- Fox 2.0 Rear Shocks for 4" to 6" lifted Tundra's amzn.to/3yIIk5T (Amazon)
- Bilstein B6 Rear 46 mm Monotube Shocks (Tundra with no lift) amzn.to/3X2xCSd (Amazon)
- Monroe Magnum Light Truck 550064 Shocks (Tundra with no lift) amzn.to/3yAMTiL (Amazon)
These are the tools and supplies that you'll need to do this job:
- 19 mm Wrench (Regular or Stubby)
- 17 mm Wrench (Regular or Stubby)
- 17 mm Socket
- 3/8 or 1/2 Ratchet (Regular or Cordless)
- 3/8 or 1/2 Impact Wrench
- 3/8 or 1/2 Torque Wrench
- Breaker Bar
- Vice Grips
- Small Pry Bar or Heel Bar
- Rubber Mallet
- Penetrating Lubricant
- Anti-Seize Compound
- One 3-ton or 6-ton floor jack
- Two 3-ton or 6-ton jackstands
- Two wheel chocks
The rest of the modification list at the time of filming:
- Lift: 6" Rough Country Lift
- Wheels: 20" x 10" XD820 Grenades, Satin Black, with a -24mm offset
- Tires: Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, 285/60R20 (or 33.5" x 11.2")
- Step Up Bars: NFAB Nerf Bars
- Fender Flares: Tyger Auto amzn.to/4bAHRBE (Amazon)
- Exhaust: Borla Touring Cat-Back
- Muffler Delete
- Two Carven R-Series (3") Mufflers installed onto the Borla Touring Catback Exhaust amzn.to/3QZUXQl (Amazon)
- Pedal Commander, Throttle Response Controller amzn.to/3yCNJLZ (Amazon)
- AFE Power Cold Air Intake (51-81172, Magnum Force, Stage 2)
- Front Brakes: Power Stop K2952-36, Z36 Severe-Duty Truck & Tow 1-Click Brake Kit - Drilled/Slotted Rotors & Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads amzn.to/4dV827u (Amazon)
- Rear Brakes: Power Stop K3073-36, Z36 Severe-Duty Truck & Tow Rear Brake Kit - Drilled/Slotted Rotors & Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads amzn.to/4dYhLKu (Amazon)
- Tail Light Housings: Autowiki LED DRL Tail Lights amzn.to/4dT5Z3Q (Amazon)
- Tail Light LED Reverse Bulb amzn.to/3wHloUi (Amazon)
- Headlight Bulbs: Auxito H4 9003 HBZ LED Bulbs amzn.to/3WUWBqg (Amazon)
- Fog Lamp Bulbs: Lasfit LA-Plus LED Bulbs amzn.to/4aDQg5Z (Amazon)
- GM-Style Tow Mirrors: amzn.to/3VfTXu4 (Amazon)
- Toyota-Style Tow Mirrors: amzn.to/44ZxHrN (Amazon)
- Radio Antenna: Rydonair 13" amzn.to/4bxCHWW (Amazon)
- Color-matching door handles: 2 coats of primer, 2 coats of base paint (magnetic grey), 4 to 6 coats of acrylic clear coat
- Blacking Out Grille and Badges: 2 coats of primer, 2 coats of base paint (black sand pearl), 4 to 6 coats of acrylic clear coat

[@eltipico6367]

Just installed these same shocks on my 2016 tundra, replacing the pro comp shocks I installed 3 years ago. Thank you so much, I did not know how to place the washer and grommet. Your video made the difference.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for supporting the channel!!! 👊🏾 I'm glad that the video was helpful!

[@rafaelestevez3819]

This is more than perfect! This gave me the confidence to change the shocks on my tundra!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for the feedback, man! I hope that it will be helpful. Thanks for supporting the channel! 👈🏾👊🏾👍🏾

[@betinis916]

Just got my RC 6” lift installed today on my 2014 Platinum but currently running the spacers in the front and the n3s in the rear. Waiting till I pay this off to upgrade to better shocks but will be using this video as reference for installation. Thank you so much for this! Love your channel!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for supporting the channel, Man! How do you like the lift so far?

[@marknolte1]

Did the same shocks on the rear, and had a shop do the M1s 3.5s on the front. Huge difference. Worth every penny.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Nice work, Man!! I'm happy with these rear shocks and I'll be doing the front struts myself next month.

[@nightfall22]

After watching a few of your videos, subbed! Great content. I have a 18 crewmax. Love my tundra. It’s just a stock trd off-road 4x4. Gotta support a fellow tundra bro 👊🏾🤘🏾 keep that great content coming brougham

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for supporting the channel, Man! HUGE HELP 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 You got any future plans for your Tundra?

[@DFWrancher]

Just found your channel! Binging it now, doing all these mods to my 2020

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for subbing, man!! I hope that these videos are helpful as you carry out your build!

[@OfficeLinebacker-FJB]

Bro every one of your videos are GOLD. Thank you!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure, Man!! Thanks for supporting the channel 👈🏾👊🏾👍🏾

[@lamarcolthompson14]

Man you came in clutch with this video. Very informative and easy to follow.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man!!! I appreciate that.

[@rusty4442]

Solid video man

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thank you!!!!

[@lupegarza8144]

Great job, very informative looks pretty easy and straight forward thanks

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video. I hope my other videos can come in hand for you later on. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@yandidezayas3038]

Great video

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks! Much appreciated 👍🏾

[@demussmith787]

Great video! I have the BDS 7 in lift on mine. When you shop for your shocks is it the same as factory or you are looking for something to accommodate the 7in lift? Ps I bought my truck already lift so I am learning with you my brother. Thank for all your video have been very helpful and entertaining.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man! The R.C. shocks that I bought work for Tundras with 4" to 8" lifts. I would expect BDS to have shocks and struts for trucks with 7" lifts. Check out their website. Thanks for supporting the channel, Bro!! 👈🏾👊🏾👍🏾

[@demussmith787]

Thanks again real appreciate your time I am going to get some from BDS hopefully they ride as good as yours. Keep up the good work I am learning with you. 🙏🏽

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I hope that you enjoy your shocks, man!!!!

[@demussmith787]

Thanks!

[@alfonsosaldana2734]

Hey man really helpful video! Did your shocks come with the metal disks and rubber grommets for the top part? I need help finding that part number.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video! I'm glad that it was helpful! Yes, my shocks came with the hardware (discs and grommets) to install them. Most shocks ARE sold with the installation hardware. If you're pulling used shocks from another vehicle, you should take the discs and grommets from that vehicle too. Did your shocks not come with installation hardware?

[@alfonsosaldana2734]

@@toyotaFANatic81 no mine didn’t come with them. I have the eibach pro truck and it’s instructed to reuse the old bushings but I feel like I’d rather get new ones

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Ah ... I see. I'm sure that you'll find them if you keep looking.

[@ryant5772]

Just ordered my v2 shocks and tossing out my icon shocks.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Icon is a GREAT brand for suspension components, including shocks. If your icon shocks are old (or leaking), and they need to be replaced, then definitely change them out. You can use the link in my video to purchase the V2 shocks. If they're still good, I'd leave them on the truck. Even though it doesn't necessarily help me (or the channel) to say this, ICON is a good brand.

[@rodimus371]

Nice breakdown , appreciate you 🙏🏽

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I appreciate your feedback and your support of the channel!!! 👈🏾👊🏾👍🏾