Rough ride SR5

Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby Hutch on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 6:51 +0000

I run my tyres on 34psi and after 20000k my car has settled down quite well, no where near as rough..


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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby gorilla5150 on Wed, 26 Apr 2017 8:44 +0000

If you fill up the tray with some weight and get some good suspension the ride will be quite soft. Mine is totally different now to what it was when new.
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby ls3tourer on Thu, 30 Nov 2017 6:05 +0000

Any updates on this guys? I am in the same boat, test drove a new SR5 N80 and it was woeful... walked away and was fatigued as heck after about 40 mins of driving.

I would be happy to spend 6k on icons if that fixed the problem.
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby SilverSP on Fri, 01 Dec 2017 3:23 +0000

Yes, I would also like some ideas, I'm not planning on carrying heavy loads on the tray as I'll be towing a lot instead so the load capacity can be reduced for comfort.
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby gorilla5150 on Fri, 01 Dec 2017 9:46 +0000

I have Icons all round and it’s a dream to drive. So smooth and absorbs bumps well. Magic numbers are 35 in the front and 37 in the rear :) . 33 inch All terrains.
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby ls3tourer on Sat, 02 Dec 2017 3:39 +0000

gorilla5150 wrote:I have Icons all round and it’s a dream to drive. So smooth and absorbs bumps well. Magic numbers are 35 in the front and 37 in the rear :) . 33 inch All terrains.

Which kit did you go mate? How different to stock?
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby gorilla5150 on Sat, 02 Dec 2017 9:22 +0000

With the Tacoma ones. Difference is night and day.
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby corym on Sun, 03 Dec 2017 11:56 +0000

rough price mate? or a link?
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby Joegas on Wed, 03 Jan 2018 1:04 +0000

I have the OME 2inch lift and its still rough as guts, still got less then 2000km's though, hopefully it sorts itself out. Im considering just swapping out for BP51's, are they that much better?
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby Hutch on Wed, 03 Jan 2018 4:47 +0000

How much pressure in your tyres?


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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby creaky on Wed, 03 Jan 2018 5:32 +0000

Joegas wrote:I have the OME 2inch lift and its still rough as guts, still got less then 2000km's though, hopefully it sorts itself out. Im considering just swapping out for BP51's, are they that much better?


Better shocks aren’t going to help much if you’ve got uprated springs without any load on the vehicle.

What are your modifications, normal weight carried etc. and what OME springs did you get ?
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby Joegas on Wed, 03 Jan 2018 5:46 +0000

33psi

Only mods are lift and 275/65R18 on +18 18x9 KMC rims

OME springs are the lightest you can get, 0-200kg.

Handles like a billy cart..
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby creaky on Thu, 04 Jan 2018 5:26 +0000

For all off the shelf lift kits the ride will be harsher unloaded than the stock suspension, well any that I have come across. Break in those leaf springs. Load up the back and get off road to get the leaves moving. Ultimately the stock suspension will be softer than the OME though.
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby Joegas on Fri, 05 Jan 2018 1:25 +0000

creaky wrote:For all off the shelf lift kits the ride will be harsher unloaded than the stock suspension, well any that I have come across. Break in those leaf springs. Load up the back and get off road to get the leaves moving. Ultimately the stock suspension will be softer than the OME though.


BP51's are on there way :lol:
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby dave g on Fri, 05 Jan 2018 6:09 +0000

Hi your's have a work ute it neads weight in it
It will never be a sports car.
Drop your tyre presher
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby Joegas on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 6:52 +0000

Well I confirm I do have a sports car now, had the BP51’s fitted, what a difference!!! Unbelievable, worth every penny... for those that say you will only notice the difference off-road have never driven with them.
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby creaky on Wed, 24 Jan 2018 5:00 +0000

Joegas wrote:Well I confirm I do have a sports car now, had the BP51’s fitted, what a difference!!! Unbelievable, worth every penny... for those that say you will only notice the difference off-road have never driven with them.


Did you do drive much with the oem suspension, or go straight to the OME before swapping to the bp51s ?
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby Joegas on Wed, 24 Jan 2018 2:22 +0000

creaky wrote:
Joegas wrote:Well I confirm I do have a sports car now, had the BP51’s fitted, what a difference!!! Unbelievable, worth every penny... for those that say you will only notice the difference off-road have never driven with them.


Did you do drive much with the oem suspension, or go straight to the OME before swapping to the bp51s ?


Drove with all three.

OEM - shit, rear end felt like it needed a lot of weight in it. Smallest bumps felt harsh
OME - like a pogo stick, again felt like it needed weight in it, a lot of body roll and brake dive. When the 32in tyres went on felt even worse.
OME BP51 - like riding on a cloud, cornering and braking improved, steering input feels more stable like the front end is planted, I drive around like a hoon because it’s just fun and a pleasure to drive, I keep wanting to get back in it.
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Re: Rough ride SR5

Postby creaky on Wed, 24 Jan 2018 8:34 +0000

Nice one, glad it’s awesome
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