2.5" Daystar lift and AAL.. RUINED RIDE??

Rob426 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-08-2007, 01:16 PM

I have searched and read several posts, but have to get more specific..

I Installed a 2.5" daystar spacer with add-a-leafs in back. My ride quality suffered severely. I don't know about all you, but to me, the smooth ride of my stock tundra was nice to have. Anyone else notice this? It is now a hard, bouncy ride.

If I remove the AAL's, will my rear end sag? Whay about carrying a load (which I do for work) Do the front spacers "pre-load" the spring and amke it that much stiffer?

I am tempted to remove the entire level lift, though I love how it looks. Would upgraded shocks cure my ride woes?

Bottom line: I want that factory lexus-like ride. Not concerned with off-road abilities, but need to carry a load w/ work equip.

Any suggestions/ comments appreciated, thanks!

'04 TRD Tundra limited access cab. 265/70/16 (stock size) BFG AT's, properly inflated

apimpdad · #2 (**permalink**) 10-08-2007, 02:28 PM

if you want a smoother ride, remove the daystar and get some donahoe or sway a way coilovers for the front. they are expensive though...

longwoodklon · #3 (**permalink**) 10-08-2007, 03:34 PM

The Daystar has 2 pieces, right? part of the spacer is inside the coil pack and another piece is outside the coil pack, right? Honestly, this has been gone over many times. Sure a coilover is the best, but a spacer usually doesn't make the suspension that objectionable. I can see if the entire spacer is inside the coil pack. Then again, the simple fact that you are increasing the a-arm angle itself makes the ride stiffer.

Still, I doubt the front is the problem. I can tell you I added an AAL in the back and there are some parts of the freeway were it bounces pretty good. First thing you should try is remove the AAL and add a block back there, that should get the rear back to normal. If you are worried about sag, seems like airbags are the best bet.
/Mike

markcervi · #4 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007, 02:15 AM

longwoodklon,

I was thinking about installing the 1" Daystars since I need to buy new tires anyway. How well do your 285/75 BFG's fit and ride?

reldapimp · #5 (**permalink**) 11-03-2007, 12:35 PM

well to see if you like the front. drive over a speedbump at a decent speed and see if you like the results.

longwoodklon · #6 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by markcervi

longwoodklon,

I was thinking about installing the 1" Daystars since I need to buy new tires anyway. How well do your 285/75 BFG's fit and ride?

You won't be able to fit 33's with just the 1" spacer. I did the 1" spacer with 4x4 coils, so it raised it ~2.75 inches. /Mike