Question: has anyone upgraded the shocks on their Tab400 boondock edition? I ask because in only our second season we suffered a break where the kitchen sink pipe joins the gray tank. I can only surmise this was the result of bumping down the interstate. I thought buying the Boondock edition would protect us from such damage, but since it didn’t, I’m wondering if anyone had purchased more forgiving shocks. Ours is a 2023 Tab 400 Boondock. Thanks
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2013 Toyota Highlander 3.5L V6
Original TAB models had 'standard pitch' axles while the Boondock uses an ~2inch height increase higher pitch angle axle.
All axles are the Torsion Rubber 'spring/shock' style.
No leaf springs, no standard shocks
No TAB is designed for rough road driving.
Boondock is the lift and marketing.
TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
Adventures: 56 Nights: 379 Towing Miles 47,220
John, Northern California
Without a cross axle to help stiffen the dismayingly flimsy sheetmetal C section frame on the Tab I'd worry about serious frame distortion.
Our Tab has exhibited torsion flex and heaved floor and cabinets as it is.
I've thought about fabricating a full length, structural subframe with rear bike carrier hitch. For the work involved might as well build out a cargo trailer as camper.
2021 T@B 320S Boondock/ 2012 Tacoma 4 cylinder truck / 2023 Tacoma 6 cyl. truck