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Installed 3" blocks and the ride is a bit harsh for me.

Discussion in 'Street Trucks' started by VPTUNING, Dec 10, 2022.

  1. Dec 10, 2022 at 8:08 PM
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    Installed 3" blocks for the rear and the ride is a bit hard. I have a 2009 tacoma 5 lug access cab. The front is a 2"drop. Truck ran relatively smooth with the front drop but once I installed the blocks today the ride on the rear of the truck is stiff. I was thinking of maybe doing a 2" blocks or adding some Monroe air shocks on the rear to cushy up the ride. Currently the truck is on stock rims and tires. Any recommendations would be great. I know some of you guys are running viking coilovers. But I am building this truck as a cruiser and on a friendly budget. I like the look of the drop just the ride reminds me when i was 18 years in my lowered 91 toyota pickup. Now that im 45 I enjoy a smoother ride lol.
    Once again any input would be great thank you in advance.
     
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  2. Dec 11, 2022 at 8:14 AM
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    how close is it to the bump stops? still using the stock shocks?
     
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    3” lift in the rear. Stock shocks. Stock springs? You are abusing the shocks.
     
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    3 inches of lowering. Some of us enjoy the low life. :rofl:

    I have shortened shocks on mine with the 3 in blocks to make make sure they're in the appropriate stroke length so they're not bottoming out.
     
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  6. Dec 14, 2022 at 1:11 PM
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    I like to look of the low life but I'm to old for the ride lol. Just received my Monroe air shocks yesterday and will be installing this sat.
     
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  7. Dec 16, 2022 at 11:29 AM
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    Update: Installed the monroe MA-777 air shocks and what difference in ride. The ride is a lot more plush. I still bottom out on big dips and speed bumps but for every day driving its a great option. I am currently running 35 psi on the air shocks. I will attach some pictures later today
     
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