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Originally Posted by rackman
I've been waiting to hear that. Although my opinion may be unqualified I had a suspicion the shock location had something to do with the problem. Not just the bounce but also the torsional shake my CM bed has. Some Ford F-150s had the same shock location and same shake.
I also read the info. on that shackle website (forgot the name-use to be velvet rides) about the frame flex at the kick up. Also when I met with the factory rep. he stated that the frame was designed with RIDE COMFORT in mind,so all that "...how a truck should ride" is BS.
I may consider boxing the frame but when it comes down to it, Toyota should own up to and correct the problem.
Or I can leave it like it is for a why you shouldn't buy a Tundra demo. when someone asks about the truck.
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I'm not aware of the problems with the F150, but I'd be surprised if it was anywhere near as bad as the Tundra. Yes, the shock placement does impact the issue, but I don't think it would be nearly as bad *IF* the frame had enough torsional stiffness to support the shock placement. Watch that video and note that the frame moves faster and easier than the rear suspension - torsional stiffness, or lack thereof, is the overall issue here.
Don't buy into any of the ride comfort BS - Toyota is the only company who makes, to the best of my knowledge, different frames/suspensions (up until recently) for the US market. Add to that the fact that most other manufacturers are touting their newly boxed frames, and I think you can make an argument that Toyota completely missed the dart board on this one. Sadly.
I have a 96 T100 that I was going to build as a tow vehicle - 4.7, 5-speed auto, Diamond rear, 33's with airbags... don't have the time or energy to do that anymore, and 05/06 Limited Doublecabs are almost as expensive as 08 Crew Max SR5's... Difficult decision. :frusty::frusty::frusty: