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HELP! Installed SPC's and now front end is SUPER stiff

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ncousins1, Dec 1, 2021.

  1. Dec 1, 2021 at 5:34 PM
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    plasticsnaks

    plasticsnaks Well-Known Member

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    Eibach stage 1 -wheeler’s 2” aal-spc uca’s FN 5 Star w/Falken Rubitrek AT 265/70r17. Nitro 4:88’s KDMax tuned Leer 100r
    Just for grins you may want to try slightly loosening your uca and lca bolts and cycling the suspension as best you can (maybe slowly drive around the block and see if the suspension loosens up). Then re-torque those bolts while the suspension is loaded by the weight of the truck (truck on ground …no jacks). I understand spc doesn’t require torquing under load but I believe the lca bolts need to be tightened at ride height while suspension has the weight of the truck on it.
     
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  2. Dec 2, 2021 at 3:55 AM
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    Ncousins1

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    alright so.... feeling a little dumb... but... tire pressure.... I had 285/70's before the 35's. they were the "lightest duty"/passenger tire level of the nitro ridge grappler that was available. i think they were like 48lbs or something crazy light like that. and I ran them at about 36psi. these new 35 trail grapplers are C rated and after i threw the SPC's on I put about 36-37psi in them.....

    Last night before leaving work i lowered them to 32psi and what a world of difference that made. i'm guessing I just overlooked the tires and didn't think that 37 to 32 would've made such a difference on the road but it was noticeable as I was backing out of the shop.

    I still maybe swap the SPCs from F to E just to pull a bit more caster but so far the ride is about 90% better. before i leave for work though ill snap a couple pics of how everything is currently setup and see if you guys see anything that needs to be tweaked or anything like that
     

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