Bouncing Hilux

Post by **Hilux_96** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:59 pm

I have a 96 hilux single cab. It has the worst ride ever! I just had blue max leaf springs fitted and blue max shocks. This has taken the edge off the bounciness. But has not resolved it. No one i ask seems to give me a straight answer about how i can take out the bounce and make the hilux a nice ride

i would post a picture of the hilux but i am not sure how on this forum.

by the way hello i am a new member

I am obsessed with my hilux.

Simmo

Post by **Sic Lux** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:19 pm

Hey mate unfortently Hilux's are a hash ride even in std form what springs did you get heavy duty's or std and are they lifted. We just put surperior extended shackles on a mates and he reckons it's made the world of diffrence however cops and department of transport don't like them one bit he also runs 2in efs springs and shocks in his.

Post by **Roctoy** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:22 pm

longer springs with less leafs in them, that's how i got mine to ride nice.

Post by **Sic Lux** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:47 pm

Roctoy Designfab wrote:longer springs with less leafs in them, that's how i got mine to ride nice.

Yeah Rears up front longer shackles long travel shocks and about 7psi on 35's and they ride nice but i don't think he wants to do that. maybe if you know how drop one or 2 of the shorter springs out of the front pack can do the rears to but it'll loose weight capacity also maybe try searching a few things in toyota section

Post by **v6hilux** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 1:13 pm

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Post by **lukes4x4** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:03 pm

MMMM COILS! no seriously if you have spare cash coil coversion. Other than that a cushion .....

Post by **RAY185** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:25 pm

Roctoy Designfab wrote:longer springs with less leafs in them, that's how i got mine to ride nice.

Yeah I've seen alot of luxs with raised springs that have a near vertical shackle angle. This would cause the harsh ride (that coupled with the fact there is no weight in the back of these things unless loaded). So as Chris says longer springs should fix the shackle angle and give it a nicer ride and for those who dont carry much in the back - removing a couple of leaves should improve it heaps. Are your rear spring shackles vertical hilux_96?

Post by **Lux_89** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:23 pm

soften ya packs m8, get that shackle angle sittin bqack abit away from vertical and youll be right.

Post by **Sic Lux** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:07 pm

Lux_89 wrote:soften ya packs m8, get that shackle angle sittin bqack abit away from vertical and youll be right.

+ some longer shocks and custom bumpstops and it'll look like his avatar pic

Post by **Hilux_96** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:51 am

Hey lads

I spoke with the guys who did the suspension upgrade. They recon i have done everything possible. (at least to keep away from the attentions of the department of transport.) The biggest problem, is the fact that i carry no weight in the tray and have hardly any weight in the front. (22r is a tiny fleas dick of an engine)

When christmas loonacy is over i am gonna put some rocks in the back (neighbour is a landscaper) and load up the tray.

FOr the front end i am thinking of an engine transplant.....

Any suggestions? or is this a new thread. I am thinking a GM 5.3L vortec Way more torq and higher kw.

Cheers
Simmo

Post by **RAY185** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:53 am

RAY185 wrote: Are your rear spring shackles vertical hilux_96?

Post by **v6hilux** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:51 pm

Hilux_96 wrote: I am thinking a GM 5.3L vortec

Strapping one of those on the back will certainly increase the ride comfort of any Hilux!

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