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Poor ride quality

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by D Mayo, Jun 19, 2025.

  1. Jun 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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    D Mayo

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    I’m new here, i read a lot on this site and i figured it was time to create an account and get some input. I have a 21 OR 4wd with the trd lift kit, 285/70/17 spc uca and ome leafs.. I’ve been trying to figure out why my truck feels so rough on the road. I can feel just about every little bump, crack, hole, ant… to me it’s worse at lower speeds, and gets better on the highway at 60+. Even on the highway though i still can feel every. I feel it in the seat, console and the steering wheel vibrates which absolutely drives me insane.. I changed my leafs about a month ago thinking it would improve the ride. It didn’t. I really don’t know what else to do. I got my tires re balanced and made the shop road force them, didn’t change anything. I really just don’t know what could be causing the shit ride.. obviously the trd lift kit isn’t the best but they are bilstein 5100s i believe. Here’s a pic of what it looks like maybe it can help.

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    Take “Help” off your subject line, please. Not lol.
     
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    Then there's only one solution, keep it at 60+ at all times.
     
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    Dunno how.
     
  5. Jun 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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    Welcome to the forum :hattip:

    As above, please edit your title. "Need input on poor ride" for example.

    On this forum "help" in a title is reserved for people stuck or broke down away from resources, we have had members go on rescue missions to get them back moving.
     
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    Welcome OP! What coils did you get for the TRD kit?
     
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    Since you are the creator of this thread, you should see “Thread Tools” on the right side above your post #1.

    From the drop down menu you should see “Edit Title”
     
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    They’re the stock coils, the kit doesn’t come with coils
     
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    Which circlip position did you have it set at?
     
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    What load range are your tires? And what’s your tire pressure?
     
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    I’m not exactly sure i had a shop install them like 3 years ago. They should be on the highest setting though to give the 2” of level
     
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    C if I’m not mistaken. They usually come up to 38 when i drive a few miles
     
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    Unfortunately digressive valving plus stiff tires makes for a rough ride. If you know someone with p rated all terrains you can try even in a smaller size I bet you will see a world of difference.
     
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  15. Jun 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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    Could probably try lowering pressure a bit to see if that makes a difference. I’m running C on my truck. I’m at 32 front and 30 rear when trucks empty. You’d be surprised at the difference 5psi makes on ride quality. It’s free and only takes a few minutes.
     
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    I’ll try
     
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    Modifications done by dimwit. Return to stock. Esp tires
     
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    Why?
     
  20. Jun 21, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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    Need more pictures. Please attach from the top and see if you are running a spacer or if you have some sort of issues at the top. Fox suspension runs a bit rough overall. Only way to improve is to lower the lift to stock. Is the truck lifted in the back as well? Need more info and pics as well. Too many variables unknown.
     

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