Rough rides and hard stops after lifted

Hello community my 2nd gen 5 lug Tacoma since I lifted it 2” inch used Torch lift kits on eBay. and put bigger wheels 245/75/16 tires with spacers on as well. I had rough rides especially on pot holes I can feel every small thing on road. Also I noticed it became hard to brake. Slow acceleration also. I know we have the reliable 4clynd engines. But whats going on are tires too big maybe? Help me out here, luv you all. I still have my original shocks.

 

Probably.

Rough could be a function of whatever suspension you went with, whatever tire you went with, air pressure, or all of the above.

Hard braking and slow accelerating - you just added extra rotating mass that wasn't there before. That's the price everyone pays if they want to run Tonka wheels.

 

I’m stock suspension so not much help there however, post the brand of lift you went with so others can help you out. Did you get C or E rated tires? That can also make a big difference with quality ride.

 

I also forgot to add I have spacers on .

 

idk what’s C or E rated tires mean. But my tire size is 245/75/16 tires with spacers on as well. I have used Torch lift kits from eBay. But this rough ride started when I moved on to bigger wheels and put spacers on.

 

It’s just the nature of the beast. Make sure tires are 25-30 psi and that’s Al you can do.
What shocks do you have? Ideally the bilstien 4600 tolerate the spacers best.

 

Assuming you’re on the original springs and shocks as well? Tires C D or E LOAD?

 

We have a whole forum for 5 lugs where you might find some help.

Be specific with your lift components, suspension type and mileage, wheel size type, tire brand, pressure running and load rating.

It's possible improvements can be made.

Short version? You took a truck with one of the most comfy carlike rides there is, and gave that up in an attempt to make it look like the truck it isn't. Not kicking you, it's just what has happened.

 

What’s your tire pressure?

 

It’s in original springs and shocks .

 

Idk since I changed my tires I don’t check because shop is ho installed it aired them up . Without gauge

 

I have original shocks lol

 

I have used Torch lift kits on eBay, I still have my original shocks . Tire size is 245/75/16 tires with spacers . For my 5 lug

 

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Maybe the spacer pushed your original shocks to crap out?

 

you still didn't answer

 

What lol it’s just 2” inch lift are shocks needed for the back ?

 

Idk none of that man . My suspension type I already said torch . Mileage is 183k . Tire brand is Bfgoodrich 245/75/16

 

2 inch spacer lift on 200k suspension.
That's why your truck rides like shit.

 

While folks here understand you've pooched your ride quality, your inability to provide basic info keeps us from giving specific ideas to help.

IE you say the truck has 183k. But how many miles on the suspension? Is it original or has it been maintained over the years? Were replacements done with OE or with aftermarket? It all matters.

Rookie tips.

Never consider modifications to a system until til you have a basic understanding of what that system does and it's current condition.

Buy a reasonable tire pressure gauge and learn to use it.

Learn how to read the small print on the sidewall of a tire and know what it means. Tire Rack and other websites have easy to understand info to learn this.