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2022 SR vs 2018 SR OEM spring rates and shock spec?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by sfr4dr, Oct 17, 2021.

  1. Oct 17, 2021 at 9:30 PM
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    sfr4dr

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    Hey fellas. I just swapped my 2018 SR DC 4x4 for a 2022 SR DC 4x4 and the thing rides way stiffer! Instantly noticeable. The new truck is all stock at the moment so it has the soft Hankook freeway tires, which should give a soft ride as they're S load rated. Does anyone know if Toyota changed the spring rates or shocks from '18 to '22? My 2018 rode very soft and not firm at all with the stock Hankooks and Wildpeak AT3 SL rated. Both came with Hitachi shocks but I haven't been able to cross-reference the part numbers yet. Miss the old ride feel.
     
  2. Oct 17, 2021 at 9:32 PM
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    Mexico vs US built but thats it, same part #

    Check the tire pressures as a first step.
     
  3. Oct 17, 2021 at 9:38 PM
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    Thanks. My old one was also built in Mexico. I did re-set the pressure first but good tip!
     
  4. Oct 18, 2021 at 8:21 AM
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  5. Oct 18, 2021 at 8:24 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Was your '18 over 50k miles?
     
  6. Oct 18, 2021 at 10:21 AM
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    It was right at 50k. It always rode soft since new though. I'll try and track down the part numbers year to year and see if they changed. Maybe I'll go on a quest for the most supple riding small 2/1 lift. Everyone's opinion of soft/supple can vary a lot though. It rides like what I imagine the Sport trim level would ride like.
     

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