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Bad ride

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by deathpunch8210, Feb 21, 2019.

  1. Feb 21, 2019 at 9:37 PM
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    deathpunch8210

    deathpunch8210 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Josh
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    3in. Rough country leveling kit. Aftermarket headlight & taillights
    My 08 sbdc with 3in.lift rides like shit. It's like hittin small bumps all the time. Any ideas? Thanks ahead.
     
  2. Feb 21, 2019 at 9:38 PM
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    RelentlessFab

    RelentlessFab Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    Relentless Armored! Too many others to list.
    yes. you installed a spacer leveling kit/lift. Lift it right and it'll ride better
     
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  3. Feb 21, 2019 at 9:41 PM
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    deathpunch8210

    deathpunch8210 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    3in. Rough country leveling kit. Aftermarket headlight & taillights
    Thanks. Any idea what's the cause tho or some part numbers? 3in. +
     
  4. Feb 21, 2019 at 9:53 PM
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    RelentlessFab

    RelentlessFab Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    literally the cause is adding the spacer. They either add preload and increase spring rate making it stiffer, or bolt on top of the strut and overextend the factory suspension components beyond intended working range which further hurts the ability to properly align the truck as well. Do a few searches and you'll find a wealth of info here on the site about a bunch of options to lift the rig a more appropriate way. Personally I love King coilovers/shocks and a quality rear leaf spring pack. That'll run you $2500+ real quick though
     
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  5. Feb 22, 2019 at 4:48 AM
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    Wattapunk

    Wattapunk Stay lifted my friends !

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    Such irony..'Rough ride' due to spacer lift made by 'Rough Country' posted by 'Deathpunch'. OP, like stated by RelentlessFab, ditch the whole RC lift and replace with front coilovers and full rear leaf pack.
     

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