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2016 off road vs other models

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by b1willy, Feb 9, 2016.

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  1. Feb 9, 2016 at 4:06 PM
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    hey guys
    so I own the 2016 off road model. I don't love the way it drives. I am selling it, I am wondering how the other 2016's ride?
    Thanks so much
     
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  2. Feb 9, 2016 at 4:09 PM
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    Is it rough?
     
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  3. Feb 9, 2016 at 4:10 PM
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    2016 Limited drives great, sounds like you just didn't spend enough!
     
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  4. Feb 9, 2016 at 4:11 PM
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    The offroad has the better shocks and I would assume rides the best of all of them?

    What specifically don't you like about it?
     
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  5. Feb 9, 2016 at 4:16 PM
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    Sports dont lean side to side and ride smooth
     
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  6. Feb 9, 2016 at 4:21 PM
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    The offroad has Bilsteen shocks made for offroading which are way too stiff for normal onroad. They most assuredly does not ride the best, which is one reason I didn't consider OR.
     
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  7. Feb 9, 2016 at 4:22 PM
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    Yep, my Sport rides like it was the offspring of a Lexus and a BMW but one of them had a big, bad truck somewhere back in the family tree.
     
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  8. Feb 9, 2016 at 4:26 PM
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    Sounds like you need to buy a Cadillac...
     
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  9. Feb 9, 2016 at 4:30 PM
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    My 2016 Sport rides better on highways than my 2013 SR5 ever did. I did not get the off-road because I've always known the shocks/springs make them ride stiff/rough on highways. However, some people on TW swear that the off-road shocks/springs ride smoother....so I don't know what to believe anymore. I can only speak for the sport, and I love the way it rides.
     
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    The Off Road ride is pretty plush imo. Soaks up bumps and still has less body roll than the 13 Ram 1500 I had that had a rear Hellwig swaybar
     
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    Get the DCLB TRD Offroad
     
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  12. Feb 9, 2016 at 5:24 PM
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  13. Feb 9, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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    That's what test drives are for. Drive more then one model.
     
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  14. Feb 9, 2016 at 5:39 PM
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    My Sport feels as smooth as a uni body.....:rofl:

    :crapstorm:
     
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  15. Feb 9, 2016 at 5:41 PM
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    Huh my '16 TRD off road Double Cab MT drives like an absolute dream compared to my '15 TRD sport double cab MT.
     
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  16. Feb 9, 2016 at 5:43 PM
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    What PSi are you running cold?

    I drove at 32psi cold for a few days and the ride was noticeably softer. Which is expected.

    When I went back up to 35psi cold (per Toyota's manual) it gives you a bit bumpier ride.

    As for handling, I've thrown my DCLBOR in some twisty canyons, I can say it handles them really well for a truck.

    Also, any other 16' Taco's are gonna have larger wheels and smaller tire profiles.. this always equates to bumpier rides. Not to mention the shocks are different too.
     
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  17. Feb 9, 2016 at 6:41 PM
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    So you didn't test drive the vehicle before you you purchased it?
     
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  18. Feb 9, 2016 at 6:49 PM
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    i didn't test drive mines. lol. I seen the white dclb 4x4 and I wanted it. signed the paper work and drove it home haha
     
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    More specifics please? What don't you like/love about the way it drives? Is there a certain characteristic on it's handling or something you can pinpoint? You bought a 4x4 Off-road Truck. I'd imagine it drives like one. :facepalm:
     
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