Front End Still Feels Like CRAP!

You can't run the tires at more than 30-32 on a 1st gen. I always kept mine right at 29 and it was acceptable, the door tag shows 26 psi as spec. If you run 35+ that thing will crash over bumps I don't care if the front end is all new.

 

i have 31x10.5 ko2 on 15” wheels at 35psi feels fine for me idk if thats too low

 

As others mentioned already I run 26-29 psi except off-road when I run 15-20. Of course size and type makes some difference but you are running too high a pressure.

 

I have my E-Rated KO2’s set to 26, and it still rides like shit, well partially because at 340k the factory springs and shocks are shot and I hit the bump stops all the time.

I’ve got all new parts waiting, along with C Rated 32” KO2’s and Method 15” wheels.

Big wheels (small side walls), High Load Rating, and High PSI will make for a shitty ride, even with well tuned shocks.

 

Speak for yourself. Mine rides very comfortably, took a lot of work, but it's possible.

 

Thanks for all the input TW fam, will do just that. They had 40psi in the rears and 42psi driver 43psi passenger,
now they are all at 32PSi

 

when I had this Japanese Maple on my truck it drove very good and stable, LoL !

 

Just wanted to mention,not saying this is the case, but I have seen the uca and lca bolts tightened down so tight ,that they bind the suspension. Also did u put new outer tie rods on? The toe in on my truck makes a world of difference! I can tell a major difference between 1/8"in vs 1/8" out! 1/8" in seems to be where it's best for me. Maybe it'll help!

 

I changed everything NEW except the upper control arms.
New inner
New outer
New ball joints
New lower control arms
New hub seals
New sway bar links
New Rack & Pinion
New springs
New shocks
I lowered the PSi to 30 (helped a little) I have to check the UCA bolts for the tightened pounds. I did find 2 bolts loose on the transmission. I want to change the Rack & Pinion mounts bushings to poly and then do a wheel alignment and see that would fix the problem. I also ordered NEW bilstein shocks.

 

I had a computerized wheel alignment done, feels a little better, but not there yet. Anyone knows the part number for the front Bilstein shocks that you use when you have a 3" lift? BTW, also running 30 PSi on all 4 , feels better

 

What is the part number of the bilstein shocks ?

 

That is the one I got this past Friday.

 

I thought the tires were supposed to be 26 psi up front and 29 psi in back. At least that's what my 2002 door says.

 

I have 2018 Tacoma Chrome Clad 18" wheels.

 

If your not going to lift your truck, get some bilstein 4600.

 

I have a 3" lift spacer on the top hat of the front shocks, the rear is adjustable lift 0-3" , they are made of aluminum.

 

Sorry wrong kit picture, its this one here :

 

wait.... you're complaining about the ride of your truck, and you have a 3" spacer lift!? If you want a better ride, ditch the spacer lift. That is 100% the issue.

 

When I am driving on the highway or doing more than 35 miles per hour and I hit a pot hole or a rock or anything that gets in the way of dirt or gravel, the truck feels like its falling apart and almost changes lanes. Like there is something loose in the front end somewhere, I have a feeling it has to do with the wheel play or steering looseness or that famous 1st gen Tacoma steering shaft play between the two shafts, most people weld them together, I think this is problem.

 

I've never heard of this steering shaft issue. Maybe just take it to a shop that specializes in Toyota 4x4s? I've had a similar issue and I've wondered if higher-quality UCAs would help. I still have the originals after a lift, so ideally I'd have some better-than-OEM replacements.

After getting an alignment it improved significantly, but it's still not as tight as my old bone stock 98. I think it can be a little tricky to dial these things in after a lift.