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Bottoming out after 49,000 miles! Anyone else?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by nvtaco, Feb 6, 2012.

  1. Feb 6, 2012 at 9:29 PM
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    acdronin

    acdronin Well-Known Member

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    I did AAL, 5100's and firetstone air bags, i never bottom out any more
     
  2. Feb 6, 2012 at 9:31 PM
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    Yes.
    That's another option, as well.
     
  3. Feb 6, 2012 at 9:31 PM
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    nvtaco

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    Vent visors, backup lights, the loadhandler!

    Thanks for your help, I appreciate it! I am now looking at autoanything for the complete setup $1060 with a new customer 15% discount.
     
  4. Feb 6, 2012 at 9:36 PM
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    Yes.
    You're welcome. Keep in mind your options for the front springs, depending on how much lift you want, if you want a bit of factory rake, etc. (Also - small top spacers to achieve 3" without the heavy 886 springs.)
     
  5. Feb 6, 2012 at 9:37 PM
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    Yes.
    Oh! And I think OZ-T mentioned a place in Canada that sells OME lifts... Might save on shipping?

    EDIT:
     
  6. Feb 6, 2012 at 9:43 PM
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    We are having a brain blend! I found Oz-ts comments about OUIPAC arb Canada and just sent them a message!
     
  7. Feb 6, 2012 at 9:46 PM
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    Haha. Good!
     
  8. Feb 6, 2012 at 9:51 PM
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    nvtaco - I ordered an aal for the rear and OME 885's for the front from North Shore Offroad for $300 and a pair of Bilstein 5100's online for $200. I'm very happy with the setup and no more bottoming (have a cap as well). Not a complete setup but is budget friendly and works well. Ended up with 2.5" of lift in the front, and about 2" in the back.
     
  9. Feb 6, 2012 at 10:33 PM
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    That seems very reasonable. I'll check with them about a Dakar spring set as well. Thank you for chiming in, they are about 5 mins away from me.
     
  10. Feb 13, 2012 at 1:37 PM
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    over60 Over70 & still a "Grumpy Old Guy"

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    This shit really pisses me off.... I've taken the truck in to the dealer 2 times about the harsh ride and it bottoming out on a bump.... They say the TSB is for US vehicles only, cuz they only had 3 weak springs........ I crawled under mine yesterday and guess what... "I ONLY GOT 3 FRIGGIN' FLAT SPRINGS TOO..."... The service Mgr. said that Cdn trucks had the 4 spring leaf......CRAP...!!!!!.... Don't believe anything those a-holes tell you....

    Now that my Taco is OFF warranty, I've got to fix their mistake on my dime....

    I like my truck, but I'm thinkin' Toyota is not a very nice company to deal with....

    I'll look for another brand next time.... I think...

    Over...

    PS... Anyone got a good idea on how to "beef" up my flat 3-springs just alittle so it don't bottom out..?? Thanx
     
  11. Feb 29, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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    over60 Over70 & still a "Grumpy Old Guy"

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    Udate.....

    I took the truck to a spring shop in Orillia Ont, and they added 1 spring and re-curved the old ones...put it all back together and the truck is sitting 1 1/2" higher and rides real nice again....

    Cost me $378.00..... I guess I'll have to be happy with that and move on... Thanx for nothing Toyota Canada.......

    Over
     
  12. Jun 23, 2012 at 11:12 PM
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    Update on my sagging suspension, went the 5100 route all around, air lift ar bags from autoanything, have $50 discount sale. Looks good, rides great, I should have done the bags sooner, no more saggy!
     

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