What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I wanted it a little wider...followed some body lines that are a little more subdued than the ones on top of the hood.

 

looks great! did you do it yourself? or take it somewhere?

 

How many cans were needed. I might be doing this also.

 

Plan on getting a high clearance front bumper? What are you waiting for? Go ahead and do some of the prep work now!

https://youtu.be/rU-4FzFKMxg

 

Hey2lazy2 it's like a clone

 

Your taste is impeckable!

 

Yes you also

 

All Black looks like its hot inside!? The Kennel!

 

I think they are 33 psi all around. My BIGGEST gripe is I can't adjust my seat the way I want and that all the aftermarket suspension out there, even ones that are higher end, provide a firmer on road ride quality. This is mainly due to the type of suspension, valving, and additional capabilities that it may provide. Some people feel like the firmer suspension supports the weight of the vehicle better so you don't get that sloppy handling some people describe. And secondly to add to that 90% of folks who are looking for suspension are doing it for the lift, fit bigger tires, or for serious off-road performance capability if they ever need it. Unlike everyone, I just use my truck to commute to work and back, and is wanting a softer, comfortable suspension and there isn't one out there for my requirement.

It's hard to speak of ride quality since it's a personal perception thing. While I do drive with the seat of my pants, I have no way to know if a suspension is for me or not without buying and installing the goods. I thought this forum would help, but so far I feel like the only person looking for old man suspension. My back is killing me

 

The difference between my Limited (SR5) shocks and Bilstein 5100's was night and day. I can no longer feel small divides in roads, it's plush, handles significantly better.

I think some of the issue is that the seat bottom is too short, it doesn't go out forward far enough to support your legs.

 

C4 Fab DOM Rock sliders off to powder coat. Thanks Caleb @C4 Fabrication. Awesome job!

 

I'm old and the suspension on my Pro is great! It rides nice!

 

Anyone have the part # for the ECGS bushings?

 

I am hoping for a little of both so I'm going to try the Kings with valve adjustment. I like the smoother/old man on road ride but want the ability for off road stiffness. Won't know till I try them.

 

Might want to pick up a set of OffRoad take-offs and see if that helps?

 

Installed some redline tuning struts and mobtown locking storage doors.



Oh and used it hauling dirt rocks and blocks over the last few weeks building a raised area for the new pool.

 

I'm going to try that route .

 

If you find your way to chicago, I have a set sitting in my garage. All yours.

 

I think the stock springs and shocks are the same in your Tacoma and in the Limited. They are different in the OR. The OR has Bilsteins 4600, which are essentially the same as the 5100s with a smaller reservoir, and the springs are different. My Limited handles now close to my son's OR, but I still think his has a slightly softer ride. This may be due to different tires and wheels (Limited has 18" wheels).

There are so many people in this forum that have upgraded their OR suspension that I'm sure you can find someone to sell you the springs and shocks from the original suspension for not too much money. Go test drive an OR at your local dealer and see if that's what you're looking for in a ride. I doubt that the leaf springs will make an additional significant difference, so you may keep the ones you have. I'm not even sure if the leaf springs are different among the different models.