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Best Ride Possible

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by cquilichini, Apr 2, 2020.

  1. Apr 2, 2020 at 12:21 PM
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    cquilichini

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    Hi Guys,

    I will like your opinion on which shocks can give my 2019 DC the best ride quality possible (supple) using the stock springs if possible. I’m not looking for a lift or anything. I’m happy with the factory height as it is.

    I have previously Used the Rancho 9000 shocks with adjustable valves in my previous Jeep JK and it did wonders for the ride quality of the Jeep.

    Thanks for your input.
     
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  2. Apr 8, 2020 at 11:35 AM
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    Really, can anyone pitch in? No one likes or looks for a better ride quality on their trucks?
     
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  3. Apr 8, 2020 at 11:41 AM
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    This seems like a good, but overlooked topic given this forum tends to heavily focus on the best coilovers to achieve blah blah inches of lift.

    I am definitely not too sure. But my first thoughts are, how much are you looking to spend including any labor if needed? Think that will help out our more knowledgeable shock gurus.
     
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  4. Apr 8, 2020 at 11:46 AM
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    I can spend up to 600-900 in the shocks + whatever the labor is. I think that gives me some space to work with.
     
  5. Apr 8, 2020 at 12:22 PM
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    Are your current factory shocks worn out. I’d replace them with the same ones.
     
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  6. Apr 8, 2020 at 12:29 PM
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    At that price point I would look for used previous gen TRD Pro suspension or 6112's on the lowest setting.
     
  7. Apr 8, 2020 at 12:45 PM
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    I have been toying with the idea of 6112's in the front to level it out and 5160's rear to keep slight rake. No lifting either for me. Everytime I think about pulling the trigger on this idea, someone posts up with problems they have had because of a change, lift, etc. I don't want to cause problems for myself, but I think that combo is the way to go.
     
  8. Apr 8, 2020 at 12:47 PM
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    Get bilstein 6112/5160. You can install the front shocks at different heights. I believe the lowest setting gives it very minimal lift if any. The lower you set it the better the ride will be.
     
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  9. Apr 8, 2020 at 12:52 PM
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    Wouldn't fatter tires help? More sidewall?
     
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  10. Apr 8, 2020 at 12:52 PM
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    Tires have more to do with ride than anything else, make sure you have a P or LT tire with a tall side wall.
     
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  12. Apr 8, 2020 at 1:55 PM
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    I am already running Nitto Ridge Grapplers 295/55/20’s
     
  13. Apr 8, 2020 at 1:56 PM
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    Not really i just want to have a better ride that is not as jarring. The softer the better.
     
  14. Apr 8, 2020 at 1:57 PM
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    Heavy tires like that will detract from your ride quality FYI.
     
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  15. Apr 8, 2020 at 1:58 PM
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    My new tires actually improved my ride quality over the stock ones.
     
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    The jarring is exacerbated by the 63 lb LT tires. Considering the tires and your price point, 6112's set on the lowest setting with 5100 or 5160 in the rear is probably your best bet.
     
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    Thanks for the recommendation.
     
  18. Apr 8, 2020 at 4:38 PM
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    I'm in the same boat and I think that's our problem. The 20's makekr for a harsh ride. I was thinking of swapping out the suspension for dobinsons with their comfort spring but I think going from 20s to 17s with a thick sidewalk will do more for a softer ride.
     
  19. Apr 8, 2020 at 4:46 PM
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    Can’t have a smooth ride with 20’s on that budget
     
  20. Apr 8, 2020 at 7:35 PM
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    What is your recommendation if budget wasn’t an issue. Thanks
     
  21. Apr 8, 2020 at 7:59 PM
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    Sorry. Didn’t mean to sound like a di&$. I would suggest looking into King shocks/coil overs and 17in wheels for max rubber.
     
  22. Apr 8, 2020 at 8:01 PM
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    Toyota original equipment will give the 'plushest' ride...
     
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  23. Apr 8, 2020 at 8:06 PM
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    I’ve had five different tundras all with different suspension setups. Currently have a 2020 pro with fox setup The King 2.5 setup with resi has been the best I’ve experienced with these trucks (on a 2018 dc tundra)
     
  24. Apr 8, 2020 at 8:26 PM
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    Thought this was a sexual thread. Damn it......
     
  25. Apr 11, 2020 at 11:52 AM
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    I have a 2019 SR DC 4x4 and the ride was bouncy and jarring - enough to the point I was looking to switch rigs. After a long road trip and exhaustion of bouncing around the highway I decided to upgrade the suspension because I like the truck and really didn’t want to switch. Just put on the ToyTec shackles, Bilstein 5100s and sway bar in the rear and the short road test i did was great. I’ve got a set of 6112s on the 1.9” setting that I’m going to install too.

    I will say I upgraded my 255/70R18 stock tires to 275/70R18 Falken Wildpeaks (LT) and new alloy rims and just the tires made a difference in the “sturdiness” of the ride.
     
  26. Apr 12, 2020 at 4:30 PM
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    These trucks ride like trucks. Rough... Coilovers and replacing the rear leafs made mine nice and smooth. Wish I would’ve done it a loooong time ago.
     
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    On a budget... and before trying anything else try this. Tube sand, wood, whatever can get you to the weight I’m talking about and secure it properly in the bed. Anyway, I have a stock 2019 SR5 ORP and a lifted 2017 Limited ORP both Crewmaxs. My 2019 always rode so much better than my 2017 but it’s my work truck and is always pulling a trailer or has stuff in it. I found if I put about 400 pounds of whatever in the bed... right over the rear axle in my 2017... it really smooths the ride out quite a bit. The 2019 with the stock suspension is even better with the weight in the back. Just use the headlight adjustment and leave it at about 3 at night. Give it a try before you knock it. Good luck.
     
  28. Apr 12, 2020 at 5:52 PM
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    Going from 2005 stock Tacoma sport to stock 2012 tundra TRD with LT tires was night and day. The stock 2012 tundra TRD is a lot better.
     
  29. Apr 12, 2020 at 5:55 PM
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    But I do have to say when I went to Cooper tires on my Tacoma the ride was alot better with the new rims (16's from 17's)
     

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