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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by pick21, Jun 20, 2021.

  1. Jun 20, 2021 at 11:49 AM
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    pick21

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    2017 TRD off road with bilstien 5100's on 1 inch rear blocks in rear, 887 coilover in front. ko2 E rated tires. it wheel hops in rear bad. its a rough ride. any ideas to help make a smoother ride?
     
  2. Jun 20, 2021 at 11:50 AM
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  4. Jun 20, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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    Ditch the blocks in the rear and put in an AAL or progressive pack.
     
  5. Jun 20, 2021 at 11:53 AM
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  6. Jun 20, 2021 at 11:56 AM
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    progressive pack?
     
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    What no one is saying is, The blocks and E-rated tires aren’t helping you at all.
    I agree, that you would likely be better off with a new pack in the rear.

    Ate the 5100’s all around?
    Are they set at 0” setting on the front?
     
  8. Jun 20, 2021 at 12:09 PM
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    Leaf springs and axle wrap just go together. Some springs are better than others. Blocks always make it worse.
     
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  9. Jun 20, 2021 at 12:11 PM
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    Another for the "I modified a well engineered suspension and now the ride sucks, why?" file.
     
  10. Jun 20, 2021 at 12:17 PM
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  12. Jun 20, 2021 at 12:24 PM
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    put the stock suspension back on.
     
  13. Jun 20, 2021 at 12:31 PM
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    5100s all the way around set at 0
     
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    Give that a try. You can lower your tire pressure a bit as well.
     
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  15. Jun 20, 2021 at 12:45 PM
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    He was answering my question.
    That’s what he is currently set at, which is correct.

    I agree, tire pressure and a different rear suspension setup.
     
  16. Jun 26, 2021 at 5:41 AM
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    E rated tires are made for full size trucks
     
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  17. Jun 26, 2021 at 5:51 AM
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    E rated tires will change the ride alone. What psi you running? Also digressive shocks some like the ride some don’t.
     

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