PATENTED INTERNAL BYPASS
Toyota’s suspension target for the 2022 Tundra TRD Pro was the ability to have excellent end-of-stroke control while still providing comfort in the ride zone. With a new coil-based multi-link rear suspension including custom FOX shocks — tuned specifically for the TRD Pro replacing the rear leaf springs for 2022 — FOX’s patented Internal Bypass technology delivers the feel of near-endless suspension travel.
Exclusive Internal Bypass technology allows oil to flow around the piston at critical points during the stroke – while creating massive damping forces at the extremes of the shocks’ extended or compressed limits – supporting the truck like no other product can.
The suspension strategy for the Tundra TRD Pro remains the same: FOX shocks tuned primarily for excellent off-road performance while maintaining on-road comfort. The new truck handles large harsh inputs without severe bottoming or topping. On terrain with a lot of small bumps there’s excellent isolation as the truck operates in the ride zone of the shock; key attention was focused on achieving better rear/front balance, so the truck maintains its composure during braking and acceleration.
"This upgraded suspension improves the Tundra's already solid chassis to bolster off-road performance into another category. The all-new platform elevates the Tundra TRD Pro to another level of off-road ability while improving on-road performance."
2022 Toyota Tundra Trd Pro + FOX suspension
Technology Highlight: FOX Internal Bypass
FOX Internal Bypass position-sensitive technology provides the right damping setting depending on where the shock is in its travel. As you drive off road, shocks compress and rebound different amounts depending on your speed, terrain, and truck set up.
From decades of testing, tuning, and engineering experience, FOX has determined the ideal amounts of comfort and support the truck should experience in these various shock positions. FOX divides these various positions into three primary zones:
Catch Zone: provides more support during compression and rebound to catch jump landings and resist body roll while cornering.
Ride Zone: provides more comfort during compression and rebound to allow the shock to move smoothly up and down over rough terrain.
Bottom-Out Zone: provides the most support during compression and rebound to provide a bottomless feel from big hits and prevent bouncing after a large compression, like a jump landing.
2022 Tundra TRD Pro Suspension Specifications
Front
- FOX 2.5-inch diameter aluminum body shocks
- FOX Internal Bypass with three bypass zones
- TRD-tuned coil-over springs
- 7/8-inch hard chromed-plated stainless-steel shaft
NEW for 2022:
- Base valve piston with tighter bleed to improve low speed control
- Low friction PTFE-infused FOX shock fluid to improve on-road ride comfort. The new fluid has microscopic PTFE particles infused with the oil to reduce friction and increase ride comfort
Rear
- FOX 2.5-inch diameter aluminum body shocks
- Piggyback reservoir
- FOX Internal Bypass with four bypass zones
- 7/8-inch hard chromed-plated stainless-steel shaft
NEW for 2022:
- TRD-tuned coil springs (replacing the previous generation’s leaf springs to provide a smoother on-road ride, especially when the bed is empty)
- Base valve piston with tighter bleed to improve low speed control
- Stone guard on reservoir improves durability against stone chipping
- Low friction PTFE-infused FOX shock fluid to improve on-road ride comfort
Read CNET's First Drive review of the 2022 Tundra TRD Pro here.
