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Old 04-27-2012, 06:37 PM
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Hey guys, my ride is rough and bumpy, as i would expect a dodge to be. I recently drove my moms 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser and if felt as if i was riding on a marsh mellow. Its pretty obvious I won't be able to get my trucks ride as smooth as something luxury, like a Land Cruiser, but I would like to try.

Does anyone know what type of suspension a Land Cruiser has? And about how much money would this cost to do? Labor intensive? Is this even possible?
 
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Old 04-27-2012, 07:07 PM
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Is your truck 4 wheel drive? The solid axles front and rear won't give you much of a good ride quality..

I wouldn't worry to much about it, it will probably cost way more than it's worth.

Just throw a good set of shocks on it.
 
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Old 04-27-2012, 07:25 PM
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need more info on truck
 
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buy a land cruser really!!
 
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As much as I like Toyota, I got rid of land cruiser. Just like the Escalade, too damn soft and spongy ride. And both are over priced...
 
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Well its my moms car. hah. and Its a 2WD 2001 dodge ram 1500. but a spongy ride is better than knowing every bump down your driveway and every other road. especially when you pass over train tracks often!
 
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sell the ram and buy something else.. its a pickup and its ment to be rough and ready to work..
 
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If you want a soft mushy ride get a 1949 or 1950 Buick.
 
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I think a good set of shocks would make a significant difference.
 



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