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2017 tacoma sport shocks / suspension

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by zeagle50, May 2, 2017.

  1. May 3, 2017 at 7:11 PM
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    LS14ME2

    LS14ME2 Kind of a big deal

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    Door sticker calls out 29psi on the sport tires if I recall... Lower the tire pressure and go from there.. I actually like the ride in my sport.
    I find it firm, but no way stiff or harsh.
     
  2. May 3, 2017 at 7:54 PM
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    moderman

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    First truck you ever owned? Trucks tend to ride well, like trucks.. sport suspension is fine, don't put in after market shocks to haul lawnmowers!
     
  3. Jun 1, 2017 at 7:05 AM
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    Last month I hit a bump on the highway as the pavement transferred to a concrete bridge. The trucked bounced up and down several inches 3 or 4 times going about 75. I started laughing since it was so ridiculous. I almost bounced out of the damn seat. I typically don't mind the ride of the sport, but it's pretty damn tight.
     
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  4. Jun 1, 2017 at 7:09 AM
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    smitty99

    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    That's exactly my experience test driving one. Junk Hitachi suspension.
     
  5. Jun 1, 2017 at 7:12 AM
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    Spare Parts

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    I love the ride of my sport, corners freaking awesome, handles great. Recently, I have drove on some bumpier roads, and can see why folks are not thrilled about it, I have a feeling after this summer I will want to make some adjustments to mine, but I do not want change how it handles corners.
     
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  6. Jun 1, 2017 at 7:23 AM
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    I switched my sport suspension out for off road take offs. Smoother ride for sure and I think it still corners better with the larger sway bar and lower profile tires than a new off road I tested. May be the best option for only $200.
     
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  7. Jun 1, 2017 at 7:28 AM
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    smitty99

    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    If you wanted to take corners quickly, you should have bought a sports car.

    Sound familiar?
     
  8. Jun 1, 2017 at 7:30 AM
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    Spare Parts

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    Oh, I know. But I bought the taco cause i can corner hard and still have a truck. If I wanted a sports car, I would have freaking bought one. I am not the one bitching about how shitty my truck is, there for I don't see why you are trying to start shit.
     
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  9. Jun 1, 2017 at 7:37 AM
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    smitty99

    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    "If you wanted a fast truck you should have bought a V8"
     
  10. Jun 1, 2017 at 7:46 AM
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    Spare Parts

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    Again, I bought what I wanted, and am not on here bitching about it.

    Try again.
     
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  11. Jun 1, 2017 at 8:11 AM
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    I love my sport. Tight suspension and all. 50 more lb-ft of torque wouldn't hurt though.
     
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  12. Jun 1, 2017 at 10:30 AM
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    I read Smitty's comment on here a while back about the Sport riding like an old wooden wagon, and laughed since I know exactly what he's talking about. It's not that bad though.
     
  13. Jun 1, 2017 at 3:38 PM
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    It's a sport tuned package with low profile tires what do you expect. Get oem bilsteins on here for under 400$. The offroad rides like a cloud you don't feel bumps
     

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