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Coil question

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by sambojee, Dec 17, 2011.

  1. Dec 17, 2011 at 11:33 PM
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    sambojee

    sambojee [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Bilstein 5100 all around set at 2.5. 1.5 AAL in the rear. 265/75/16 Hancook Dynapro MTs on Black Moto Metal 951s. Black badges. Aftermarket grill. TRD seat covers.
    I've got a 2006 2.7L 4x4 Tacoma with the 5100s set at 2.5 and AAL in the back and I have stock coils, my ride isint very good specially since I just got some mud terrain tires, I was just wondering what the best coils would be to give me a smoother ride on and off road or if new coils will even help, thanks
     
  2. Dec 18, 2011 at 4:15 AM
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    Anytime you lift these trucks, the ride is going to stiffen up - nature of the beast. Whether its factory coils compressed for 2.5" lift or if you get straight 2.5" lift coils....they're all gonna ride ROUGHER than the stock truck.

    The higher the lift, the worse it'll be.

    So, with a lift - you sacrifice comfort.

    I had a set of 881 coils (and OME struts) on my 1st gen truck. That actually improved the ride (for me). But then again, the truck was 5 years old ...and had 65K miles on it with original suspension. So..... I can't really say whether or not it'll help you or not. It's A LOT of money to spend to take a chance to change things only to discover that you still don't like it.
     
  3. Dec 18, 2011 at 10:17 PM
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    Yep thats what i wanted to know, thanks. Im also worried i might have a greater chance of breaking something offroading with this lift...?
     
  4. Dec 19, 2011 at 3:58 AM
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    Breakage will depend on YOU

    The decisions you make and the style of driving you do....will determine that.
     
  5. Dec 19, 2011 at 4:52 PM
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    sambojee

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    Well im not really too worried about the ride i was just wondering if i could smooth it out cus ive been making longer trips in my truck but its no big deal. I got the BFG KKM2
     

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