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sr5 2022 tacoma ride

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jmpowie, Mar 26, 2024.

  1. Mar 26, 2024 at 4:23 PM
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    jmpowie

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    I just bought a 2022 sr5 double cab with 10K This is the only tacoma so I do not know how it should ride. Everything looks stock but it has the softest ride of any truck I have ever seen. My wife gets sea sick riding in it. I am looking to upgrade the shocks to help with the front to back and side to side roll. Is this normal for a sr5?

    Thanks
     
  2. Mar 26, 2024 at 4:25 PM
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    Vlady

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    Normal if black Hitachi shocks.
     
  3. Mar 26, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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    Cincy Tacoma

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    Welcome to TW.
     
  4. Mar 26, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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    jmpowie

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    yes it has black shocks it almost feels like it has no shocks. I guess I know my first upgrade.

    Thanks
     
  5. Mar 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Yes, the stock sr5 Hitachi struts/ shocks are super soft and like to bounce up an down after hitting even the smallest bump, pot hole... ect.
    That is why I changed suspension to a bilstein 5100 series, front and rear. My back hurt so bad when trying to complete a day of work.
     

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