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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Rex Kramer, Dec 29, 2020.

  1. Dec 29, 2020 at 3:50 PM
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    Rex Kramer

    Rex Kramer [OP] Vinyl Spinner

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    I prefer a Golf course that is not flat and boring, I like to be challenged.
    Likewise, I like a road that challenges me - - - but I drive a truck.

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    Cornering faster than the masses.

    I have made a few changes to my RCSB that improve performance in this area, and I would like to hear what others have done to make their Tundra navigate the twists and turns faster.
     
  2. Dec 29, 2020 at 4:08 PM
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    jeremyd

    jeremyd 2014 Crewmax SR5

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    Way more exciting in my Z.
     
  3. Dec 29, 2020 at 4:09 PM
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    Melikeymy beer

    Melikeymy beer No cooler for you!

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  4. Dec 29, 2020 at 4:10 PM
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    Patch999

    Patch999 SSEM #17 You are what you do when it counts

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    I hold the steering wheel tighter.
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2020 at 4:10 PM
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    Rex Kramer

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    I have about all the straight line 0 to 60 I need, and the ungoverned top speed of the truck will quickly out drive the brakes, suspension, and headlights. What I want is increased stability at higher speeds in and out of the corners.
    I have hung the leaf springs from the axle, but I am hesitant to decrease the factory ground clearance on stock tires. I did put 4000 miles on a set of smaller tires, they reduced the ground clearance by a little over an inch. Sharper steering response, but more bouncy at higher speeds.
     
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  6. Dec 29, 2020 at 5:06 PM
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    tightywhitey

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    Do you have the rear sway bar?
     
  7. Dec 29, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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    Rex Kramer

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    Yes. TRD.
     
  8. Dec 29, 2020 at 6:39 PM
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    Saltyhero13

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    Fuel delete mod Cup holder upgrade
    I've been looking at airbags solution, unfortunately it would have to be custom. I haven't found a company that sells anything for the Tundra.
     
  9. Jan 21, 2021 at 6:25 PM
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    Bigger front swaybar, wider tires with stiffer sidewalls, polyurethane bushings/heim/spherical for the control arms. Add a panhard or lateral bar to the rear end.
     
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