Ideas for improving suspension for my bad back

It’s tough to drive my truck these days as I have lumbar spine issues. I put new rear shocks on and it helped a bit. The old ones were shot completely. I know I can add weight over the rear axle in the bed to soften the ride. It’s a pain when you want to use the bed. The truck is in great shape and it’s running excellent at 222,600 miles. I’d like to get another 100,000 out of it but my back thinks it’s time for coil springs. Any ideas on how to soften the ride?

 

Rather than adjust the Taco's suspension have you considered custom seat options? I'm not sure what is out there for 1st Gens but you could always measure and get an air ride seat then have some bubbas at the local welding / machine shop fabricate up some custom brackets. Rather than adjust your suspension why not focus on what connects you to the taco?

 

Unless you haul or tow and really need a Pick up.

The difference between the Tacoma and my 4Runner is night and day it rides so smooth.

The4Runner is better in the snow with the5 speed.

i have no idea how a Coil spring suspension would ride on a pick up.

Good luck no matter what you decide.

 

What are your air pressures?

 

Remember you are driving a truck. Trucks aren’t the most comfortable vehicles.

 

The booze helps too, maybe try a preroll for complete relaxation.