Eliminating Body Roll?

It's a truck!?!? Wait, when the hell did I sign up to buy a truck?!? That's it, I'm taking it back to the dealer and getting a refund! There's always an asshole out there lurking, and this one actually named himself appropriately lol.

 

I appreciate the advise from everyone. I'll take a look to see what aftermarket parts are available right now and will let you know how it goes. Going to start with a search for a rear sway bar and upgrading the bushings. I don't think I'll go as far as replacing the springs anytime soon - I'm just looking for a little "help" with the body roll, it's not really worth it to me to try and rebuild the entire suspension. After all, it's a TRUCK (I know, I was just as surprised as you to find out) and also my daily driver. Just trying to make my commute a little more enjoyable.

 

Interesting thread, I am in a gen 2 prerunner 4cyl (so quite a bit lighter than a gen 3, especially if you have the 6cyl) and my truck has amazingly little body roll. By comparison, I have owned 3 different BMWs, all with the "sport package" which for these models mean stiffer springs, lower ride height, and larger/wider low profile wheels/tires. Just amazing handling vehicles. My taco is like riding in an ox cart by comparison - stiff as hell, front-heavy weight distribution, and a rear suspension that is set up about the same as a 1915 Model T. I've found that the only plus with my taco is that it has virtually no body roll. To make it "tighter" would mean stiffening up the front end suspension, maybe roll bars if anyone makes such a thing for the taco, but holy cr@p would it ride uncomfortably after that. So, I guess the OP's question is a gen 3 thing, I'll be on the lookout for this if I test drive one.

Just to add also I think some have said "bigger tires", IMO that would only improve body roll if you went with bigger diameter wheels and lower profile tires. You could also try a bit more air pressure in the stock tires. The suggested PSI is established more by lawyers than engineers (again, my opinion); I have always run my taco at around 42 PSI all around. That would be a fast and easy "mod" that I guarantee you will notice!

 

I have been pleasantly surprised with the little amount of body roll the sport has.

Compared to trucks I've had in the past this seems much more nimble on the street and great in the snow.

I would start with sway bars. Relatively easy and not super expensive. If unsatisfied then move to a suspension upgrade. I have a feeling though when you tighten up the suspension you will feel every bump. We have a lot of bad roads, pot holes, and bumpy asphalt in iowa and the sport pays them no mind.

I would check out the sport forum suggestion given by a previous member.

Disclaimer: I have never done the following suggestions above. May want to research a bit more before making the leap.