Bumpy Ride

I had my 2024 Tundra (1794 Edition, 4x4 Offroad) lifted to about 2”. I changed the tire to 35, 12.5, 20 using a 26” offset. After the lift, the ride became bumpy. I know after a lift, it will be bumpy but I did not anticipated a real bad ride. I was looking at Westcott lift but somehow my mechanic was able to changed my mind and went with Eibach stage1. I am not familiar with these things… any recommendation to make my ride smoother?

 

did you check you tire pressure? makes a big difference if you run them hard/tall or short/soft for which road type your on. My previous lifts have also taken a few days/week to really settle in.

 

I had the Eibach stage one on my 2016, it was a bit harsh at first but settled in nicely. I was pretty happy with it overall. Much better damping, you hit a bump and it absorbs it and levels out, doesn't keep cycling the suspension if that makes sense. Planted is a good way to describe it, may be slightly harsher initially but smoother overall.

 

I drive a fair amount of washboard gravel road and rough pavement, go faster (within reason) it really smooths out with the Eibach kit. In my 2016 the back end was all over the place in those conditions stock. Thinking about the Eibach stage two for my 2024 TRD OR, but it is pretty good stock so far honestly. Not really worried about a lift, just interested in better suspension performance.

 

I agree with the others. The lift should settle and smooth out after a few rough rides. You can take it on some bumpy or forest roads and that’ll help speed up that process. Also depending upon the type of shock the truck will get smoother the faster you drive, usually when you hit the 35mph range. The 35” tires are going to make it rougher as well in general. Especially if you have a more aggressive tread. I’ve gone through a few different sets and brand makes a big difference as far as smoothness goes. I had 34” coopers that ran rough and 35” falkens that ride amazing.

 

Unfortunately 20” wheels have less rubber as well so that will play a factor in ride quality too. Some say it doesn’t but I tend to think it does.

 

Load e heavy tires isn’t helping

 

The combination of Load E tires and 20" wheels on my non-lifted '23 makes it handle terribly on washboarded dirt roads. It's been a big disappointment for me, since I thought the new rear coil suspension would be an improvement over my previous Tundras.

I'm going to eventually try upgraded shocks. If that doesn't do it, I will get 18" wheels and some softer tires.

 

I was thinking the same way, I should have not replaced the original suspension with a lift kit...

 

I drive mostly paved roads... I will look for some bumpy and forest roads around my place. Thanks for the tip.

 

i'm running my OEM Yokohama Geolanders at 40 PSI pavement also, 32 PSI dirt (adjust down from there for conditions) They are nice, but really soft and sticky. Weak sidewalls.
New BFG KO3 on the way.

 

Says the guy that was offered the info in the first post of his op......