Do longbed db have less vibs?

Was interested in hearing if longbed double cabs have less vibrations issiues because of the longer wheelbase and less driveline angles when lifted.I have driven many new trucks all models and have noticed less vibs and take off shudder with longbeds.

 

Good question. I was thinking about this the other night when ordering my lift. I wasnt sure if I should go with 3 or 2.5 degree shims because of the longer drivline, which would make the angles different. Would the fact that the height being changed over a longer distance make it less likely to get vibes or more?

 

good point, i ordered my lift without shims so ill tell you in a week if i have vibes

 

shims......? I have the OME 3" on my DC Longbed and it seems to have a slit rub/vib feel when turning.

 

I am not experiencing any vibes at all. I have TSB+1.5" AAL and no shims.

 

All i have is the rear TSB and 5100's at 1.75 in front and 0 vibes so far. I was thinking the same thing when I was getting my lift

 

what set up for the rear did you get? I ordered the OME springs, so we'll see what happens with the 2.75" or so of lift I get.

 

i just got the toytec aal, i cant afford the pack right now, supercharger purchase really drains funds pretty good. yea i didnt get the top plate spacer cause i wasnt getting UCAs so i think ill be good on my alighnment.

 

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I'm not putting top plate spacers on right away, chris says the new 885's will give a full 3" up front, I'm not sure on whether or not I want to remove one of the leafs or put them all in.

 

trial and error.. haha i think you are going to have a pretty good rake still if you do the full 2.75 in the rear

 

i have 2.5 icons upfront and 3" all pro rear suspension kit and i've had zero vibes, the only issues i had was going form A/T's to MT's and got rubbing issues that i had to fix. Prior to this i had the OME 3" lift and also had zero vibe issues. My front is set up to 2.75" and my back is 3". All the pictures that have my black XD series rims have this set up if you want to take a look, the rake isn't really noticeable at all. I have 4x4 so i can't crank up my front to 3"

 

I have had my lift on for almost 5,000 miles, (Icon set at 2.75", TC UCA's, toytec AAL, 5100's) I don't have any vibes at all. I just started getting a very low growl or slight clunk when backing up, but no vibes. It goes away when I start going forward, seems like it's coming from the passenger wheel well, (wheels are teflon chambers and BFG AT 285/75/16) I will look into it when I have the time.

Hope that helps

 

would you say it was less or more than stock rake?

 

i'd say less, it looks level to me, you can't tell the front is off .25 of an inch, its not enough of a difference, i thought there'd be some rake getting the AP 3" set up in back and was hesitant to even get it for this reason, i was surprised when i didn't see any noticeable rake after the install though

 

good to hear

 

I'v e got an effective 2.5+ inch OME lift on my 07 Access cab and put in then took off the 1/2in shim kit for the driveline. Have no issues with shaking, shimmy, noise or vibrations at all. It's perfect, better then the stock setup in every way.

Your best bet is to attempt to troubleshoot vibrations after you have them, so you know what you're trying to fix.

1) Extend the brake lines. I did this and although not necessary I recommend it. Steel lines will improve braking response/feel.

2) Rear Axle Shims to stop any potential vibration. Put them in and everything was fine, took them out and same thing. Left them out.

3) DriveShaft carrier drop in conjunction with the Shims. Yes, I put in a front diff drop 1/2in shim. I think it'll help take some strain off the front axle angles and maybe save my IFS some wear and tear?