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Improve ride quality

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by willimatic, Apr 15, 2011.

  1. Apr 15, 2011 at 11:58 AM
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    stevenstaco

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    thats where mine is at but at 1.75 in the front no tsb no aal and my rear is still a 1/2 higher
     
  2. Apr 15, 2011 at 12:17 PM
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    wiscdave

    wiscdave Lets Do It!

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    Ok, you've been a member here for about 2years and of those years have you ever read any of the threads here.. just don't understand'em? ,..that's what I get.
    What OME springs ? Old new, 884 885 be specific
    5100s and UCA questions answered by searching come on man.
    No need for UCAs at 3.

    I like macgyvers buy a car answer cause you sound like you want one. Tard question gets a tard answer..
     
  3. Apr 15, 2011 at 12:19 PM
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    wiscdave

    wiscdave Lets Do It!

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    Past ride - 3" OME 885s&Shocks/ TSB 1.5AAL/ AX184 Rims 285 Firestone destination ATs/ 2 Shallow mount P310s in Supercrew Box - Punch 601s, Beefed up Hunter Brush guard, Tint, Fog light mod, AFE Drop in, AC and Fog light mods, scangauge
    I like my OME 885s, I have a double cab, with the OME shocks...and they ride better than stock IMHO..stock UCAS here too.
     
  4. Apr 15, 2011 at 12:23 PM
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    willimatic

    willimatic [OP] Well-Known Member

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    ^^^^^ Thanks for response.

    Regarding your 1st one, you must want a car as well since you put OME shocks and springs too!
     
  5. Apr 15, 2011 at 12:26 PM
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    wiscdave

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    I did want a nice ride, yes. The combo of OME shocks and Springs seems to get the best feedback as far as ride quality. But more expensive than the 5100s and stock springs. Procomp has a 3 inch lift that has springs and stocks, but rumor is its a lumber wagon feel.
     
  6. Apr 15, 2011 at 12:31 PM
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    willimatic

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    Thanks for the help and opinions! Decision time
     
  7. Apr 15, 2011 at 12:41 PM
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    Frostbyte

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    Good looking, what tire/wheel combo you have on in this picture? with your billies set at .85, how much lift you end up with?
     
  8. Apr 15, 2011 at 1:08 PM
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    Subbed.
     
  9. Apr 15, 2011 at 1:24 PM
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    Thanks. 17x8 Pro-Comp 7005 with 285/70s. I got at least 2.5 of lift, maybe a tad more.
     
  10. Apr 15, 2011 at 1:27 PM
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    any rubbing or trimming?
     
  11. Apr 15, 2011 at 2:30 PM
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    Rubs some when making sharp turns when parking, etc. Not bad enough to make me hurry up and trim. I will one day.
     
  12. Apr 15, 2011 at 6:06 PM
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    ..I love the car like ride as well. The more the better. Some people want a car with truck qualities like ride height and a huge trunk. My Taco rides far better than My Accord Coupe. I didn't think the ride could actually get BETTER!! I thought any changed to the suspension would make the ride harder......subbed
     
  13. Apr 15, 2011 at 8:04 PM
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    pinktaco808

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    full custom suspension
     
  14. Apr 16, 2011 at 7:04 AM
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    I have 5100's on all four corners and the 3 leaf spring setup in the back. I think the ride is considerably better than when I first got the truck.

    Recently added a set of 265/70-17 Michelin MS2's (about an inch taller tire). Speedo is now almost dead on and the ride is again improved.
     
  15. Apr 25, 2011 at 6:12 PM
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    thats a nice lookin truck!
     
  16. Apr 26, 2011 at 2:53 PM
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    2.5" settled?
     
  17. Apr 27, 2011 at 5:25 AM
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    If you want a decent ride you have to get rid of the 6 lug suspension. The 5 lug has a much, much better ride.
     
  18. Apr 28, 2011 at 3:11 PM
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    meantaco

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    how do you like your new setup compared to stock?
     
  19. Apr 28, 2011 at 3:21 PM
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    I like it a lot. Felt sportier if that makes sense. I could hardly tell a difference when I was riding around on my stock wheels/tires. When I mounted the 285/70/17s MTs (load range D), that's when I could tell that it rode a little more on the rough side, but not that much more to worry about. I got used to it and still like it a lot.
     
  20. Apr 28, 2011 at 3:23 PM
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    For those wondering, I still haven't trimmed. lulz
     

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