I just purchased a 2002 Tundra 4x4 with the TRD package to replace my 1993 4Runner. The Tundra is a very nice truck with lots of room for dirt bikes, and WHOA that V8 POWER! But the suspension is too bouncy for my liking. I had aftermarket Bilsteins on my 4Runner and they were crisp and awesome. The TRD Bilsteins aren't even close. Should I run out and replace the bouncy Bilsteins OR should I wait and see if I get used to it?

 

it's the springs, not the shocks...

http://www.tundrasolutions.com is a good source for you to find your answer...

 

You cant compare the ride of a Tundra to that of a 4Runner. The 4Runner has a 4-link rear suspension with coil springs, so the ride will be a lot smoother.
Almost all trucks with leaf springs have a bouncey ride, its just the nature of the beast.
Cap'n

 

The bouncy ride was a function of the crappy stock tires. I replaced them with Costco Michelins (X Radial LT 265 70 16) and no more bounce. I knew the stock tires were bad. And I knew any quality tire would be a big improvement. But I didn't expect the improvement to be this dramatic! Anyway, I am now quite pleased with ride and will not be changing the shocks for many, many miles.

 

I just lifted my friend's brand new 05 Tundra w/ PP springs and HD bilsteins. That is the setup the truck should have come with from the factory. I don't have any pics, but it is not a skid plate dragger anymore. AND the crappy, bouncy OEM ride is gone. It handles great, even with an empty load. If you don't need mch of a lift I recommend it

 

Replacing the Bilsteins that come on the truck with HD Bilsteins will eliminate the "bouncy" feeling. A hellwig rear antisway bar helps eliminate rear end sway.

Tundra Bilstein Shocks 101

1. OEM Toyota/Bilsteins - color yellow/blue , labeled with both the Toyota and Bilstein brand names - comes as part of the "TRD" or OF option package. Toyota part # 4851009350 (front) & 4853109141 (rear). Toyota price about $150 new (set of 4), often about $125 on eBay (set of 4)

2. TRD Bilsteins for 4x4's - color red/blue, labeled with both the Toyota and Bilstein brand names. TRD part number 00602-48500-100. Available from Toyota Dealers as a TRD Sport Part. These shocks are 40% stiffer on bump and about 25% stiffer on rebound than #1. about $285 (set of 4)

3. TRD Bilsteins for 4x2's - color red/blue, labeled with both the Toyota and Bilstein brand names. TRD part number 00602-48500-101. Available from Toyota Dealers as a TRD Sport Part. These shocks are slightly softer at low velocities, but stiffer at high velocities than #1. about $285 (set of 4)

4. HD Bilsteins - color yellow/blue, labeled with Bilstein brand name. BE5-6024 front & BE5-6025 rear. About $250 (set of 4).
NOTE - These shocks are NOT the same as theyellow/blue shocks that come equipped on trucks from the factory with the Off Road Pkg. These shocks are functionally the same as the TRD Bilsteins for 4x4's - color red/blue (#2 above)

 

I have both the tundra and the 4runner, and with the OME set up in the rear ans saws up front . .the 4runner was good. But honestly the ride of the stock TRD off road package tundra is awesome. Very smooth, not bouncy at all.

 

I've got an 05 Tundra X-SP, do you know if it has the same shocks/springs
as a stock Tundra? It seems to handle much better than expected, I'm sure
the 20" 295-45's don't hurt.

 

I have an 03 with the TRD off-road package, and it is bouncy as hell. I don't remember my 00 being like this (but I also had a 4runner in between the two, so I may be off). I'd sure love a way to stiffen it up, especially since when towing I can easily bottom out the rear with a decent sized bump.

Thinking airbags maybe, but I'm also wondering if maybe some stiffer springs would be the answer since I'd like it less "boaty" with just normal driving too.

 

I got a 01 Tundra TRD and I don't notice the bounce. Maybe cause I got the LTX M/S they are a smooth tire and they are a long lasting tread.

 

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