New-School Suspension
Before companies such as Camburg Engineering introduced suspension systems capable of bringing IFS systems to new levels of bump-absorbing performance, the best a truck owner could do was install a stackety-bracket drop-down lift that retained the stock control arms and used OEM-configuration shocks. The center of gravity was raised and tire clearance was achieved, but not much more could be said for real off-road performance. Bracket lift suspension systems are useful in gaining clearance for bigger tires, but can actually structurally weaken a truck's chassis by placing more leverage on the OEM mounting points. It must also be noted that bracket lift systems are considerably less expensive than real off-road performance systems such as Camburg's long-travel Tundra system. Camburg's control arms are considerably stronger than stock and widen the Tundra's stance by about 7 inches. The added suspension travel and track width increase off-road prowess through better bump control and increased cornering stability. Sway-A-Way bumpstops and Beard limit straps round out the Camburg long-travel system.