If You want a lifted Tacoma that rides like a Cadillac. Not Happening

Do it! And read the thread I linked above, I was a heavy sceptic then I recently got a used set and been running them a few weeks and I am now a devout convert.

 

Coming from a bimmer coupe with 2 inches of ground clearance, the Tacoma is the softest riding car I’ve ever owned.

 

Throw some weight in the bed and quit bitchin’

 

My new kings suspension is the smoothest suspension I have put on a truck and that includes 700lb springs. It's Cadi smooth for a truck/jeep. But it could be that what I consider smooth and what you consider smooth are different. Truth is, I have never owned a cadi. So I say cadi smooth, but have no idea what that really means. lol. But my stock OR suspension was pretty good for stock and certainly softer than every other truck I have owned, which is a very looooong list.

 

Tell me about it, I'm $25k in mods now. Still can't believe it

 

I learned from the boys at accutune that it is all about valving, spring rate, even load rating on the tires.. when all these things are working together, it’s a wonderful life.

if you want Cadillac comfort, buy a Cadillac..

 

I’ve never seen u-bolts mounted “upside down” like that. Is that specific to this lift?

 

Nope. That’s just a U-Bolt flip kit

 

I got the tacoma I wanted and it rides like I knew it would. This was my 5th toyota 4wd truck so I'm not bitching. I really like getting 22mpg avg over my silverado crew 4wd truck getting 13mpg. The Cadillac reference is old school. You are right about things working together and all those after market companies from acctune to tom woods. Biggest problem I see is every single company that has been around since WW2 including Dana Spicer does not have a listing for replacement rear drive shaft u joints for 2018-2022 Tacoma. If you call any Toyota dealer and ask them when will they have them they all say out of stock with open ended ETA. That kinda scary since Spicer makes the OEM and refuses to list it for a 2018 forward. For the 1st time in Spicer history a truck that they made the part for is on the road for 5yrs without a replacement part listing. Yes they work good when new

 

Thank god for this thread. Finally, we cant put this dillema to bed.

 

A short wheel base with a narrow stance will have a choppy ride.

A full size DC truck has a longer wheel base and a wider stance, therefore it will have a "better" ride when compared.

More physics that people keep trying to circumvent.

 

You are right on that. I knew that before I bought 1 from expirence. All these taco owners chasing the unicorn spending big $$$$. Maybe they find it, maybe they spend more chasing it. Who knows how long they can hold that unicorn if they catch it. Thats why I said it is what it is. They all ride good new. They out last all others as a brand

 

Anyone got any tips on how to make a luxury car ride like a lifted mid size pickup?

 

Sure. Remove shocks and springs. Weld in steel tube in place of the springs.

You'll save a boat load of $$ not needing to replace shocks.

 

Take it to a shop and give them a blank check

 

If anyone wants to come drive my ‘06 Ram 2500 Cummins 4x4 for a few miles, and the get back in their Tacoma you’re welcome too… lol it will feel like a Tacadilac for sure.

 

If I wanted a vehicle to ride like a Caddy, I would have bought a Caddy... lol

 

my 2 inch lift rides like a Cadillac. fox ftw