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SOS!!!! My suspension is trash someone please help

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 2011tacoma4xxxxx4, Jan 29, 2020.

  1. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:21 PM
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    2011tacoma4xxxxx4

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    Basically, I have a 2011 tacoma with 24s and 33s I have a 6 inch rough country with their weird upgraded strut package thing. Stock ucas(atm) and all that, my truck rides like a 2 horse wagon and I need help deciding what to upgrade for better ride quality. I’m getting 35s soon so don’t roast me to bad on the tires.
    After reading what you have had to say, I know the rims don’t help but I’ve concluded that it’s a drop bracket lift which involves cutting the cross member, i need guidance lol, new crossmember?
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  2. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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    TexasWhiteIce

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    Lol at those rims. Fast and the furious rims!!!

    but seriously, any lift will make the ride less comfortable
     
  3. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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    Depends how the middle sections looks like is it cut ??
     
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    I think that's a drop bracket lift and I'm not sure you're going to be able to correct that much. However, going to 35s with a bigger sidewall is going to really help the ride quality as tires are part of the suspension.
     
  5. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:25 PM
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    I’m just going to go ahead and say it. You’ve got no tire sideway to cushion the ride. I’d imagine it rides like bricks.
     
  6. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:25 PM
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    I like the rims :anonymous: bands to make the ride harsher
     
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    Without what? Its cut off at “without” I’m new to this clearly
     
  8. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:26 PM
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    That lift and tires aren't helping, the poor ride is coming from those obnoxiously large wheels with short sidewall tire. Try going back to a close to OEM size. 16, 17s or 18s ideally. Will give you’re tire more sidewall and soften the ride.
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:29 PM
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    I’ve been in plenty of lifted trucks and it’s way worse, to put it in perspective I normally can’t hold a soda can and drive with the same hand(I don’t recommend) my steering wheel shakes a good bit.
     
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    What do you mean?
     
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    Are you planning to keep the wheels?
     
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    Let me see if I can find a picture
     
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    Man, I'm all for bigger tires, but dang those rims are ugly. Might save yourself a decent headache and get smaller rims with more side wall. To each their own though, good luck with this OP :cheers:
     
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    Most likely
     
  15. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    This I'm pretty sure your crossmember had to be cut unfortunately , take a picture below front end
     
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    i like the look,but yep rough ride with tires like that are a given.those are for handling and not comfort. 24's or 26's rims? im on 20's and lowered and you cant tell until you dont feel any body roll. love it!
     
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    It'll ride a hell of a lot better just putting smaller rims on it. You need more sidewall.
     
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    I had 20s and 33s at one point, the steering wheel still shook hard. I know I look like the laughing stock of this page lol but it is something other than the huge rims although they don’t help
     
  20. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:40 PM
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    Sell it and start over. I'm an accomplished drunk driver, and now I don't spill a drop with my Kings bypass shocks!
     

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