I started another thread about this but now that I've been to the dealer three times i think we've isolated the variables that have contributed to the problem.
Since my wife drives the truck everyday and I only drive the truck when going on vacations I think the loading of the rear end with cargo or adults has contributed to the problems.
On the highway when we hit a bump the suspension reverberates beyond the bump and feels like it has a bad shock BUT unloaded this does not happen.
What I am thinking is that the rear axle might be bouncing off the bump stop.
I would say that at highway speeds and in corners it is dangerous because it unsettles the truck.
Since the dealer is escalating this to Toyota North America I would like to hear if anyone has had similar experiences. The dealer has said that this might be "Normal" for the Land Cruiser 200. If this is true I find it hard to believe.
If others have experienced this and you changed your shocks (no lift) please tell me what you've used and what your experience has been with those.
Thanks,
Anthony
Below is the original thread
https://forum.ih8mud.com/200-series-cruisers/536686-200-ride-quality-road.html
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We've had our 2011 200 for about 6 months now and I am having serious issues with it's ride quality. It's my wife's truck so I have not driven it much but this past weekend I drove it for a 4 hour trip on City, highway and country roads.
This is our third Land Cruiser. We had a 1998 that we drove to 100,000. Our 99 that we found in 05 with just 24K has 125,000 miles and is my winter and fishing truck. i say this because this is not our first LC and we have nothing to compare it to. The 1999 has Bilstein shocks which did wonders for tightening up the handling and 18 inch oem wheels with Michelin LTX tires.
The best way I can explain the 2011 is it's either over sprung or under damped. Over rough highways it's very bouncy to the point that the rear actually hops if you're in a corner and hit a bump at highways speeds (60-70 mph). At any speed above 40mph if you hit a bump the rear seems to vibrate.
Before I take it in to see if there is anything wrong with the shocks I wants to get a feeling on what others felt about the handling. The 99 is FAR smoother than the 2011 and this is a shame. We've loved our land cruisers but I honestly dont want to take this on long trips, its that bad.
Is there a chance that I have a bad shock and that one wheel is indeed bouncing or do others find the ride quality harsh too?
Before everyone start screaming that this is an off road purpose built vehicle please understand that our decision to own LCs goes far beyond it's off road ability. Nothing we have ever own has held it's value better than and Land Cruiser. Please chim is with your ON ROAD experience.
Thanks
Since my wife drives the truck everyday and I only drive the truck when going on vacations I think the loading of the rear end with cargo or adults has contributed to the problems.
On the highway when we hit a bump the suspension reverberates beyond the bump and feels like it has a bad shock BUT unloaded this does not happen.
What I am thinking is that the rear axle might be bouncing off the bump stop.
I would say that at highway speeds and in corners it is dangerous because it unsettles the truck.
Since the dealer is escalating this to Toyota North America I would like to hear if anyone has had similar experiences. The dealer has said that this might be "Normal" for the Land Cruiser 200. If this is true I find it hard to believe.
If others have experienced this and you changed your shocks (no lift) please tell me what you've used and what your experience has been with those.
Thanks,
Anthony
Below is the original thread
https://forum.ih8mud.com/200-series-cruisers/536686-200-ride-quality-road.html
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We've had our 2011 200 for about 6 months now and I am having serious issues with it's ride quality. It's my wife's truck so I have not driven it much but this past weekend I drove it for a 4 hour trip on City, highway and country roads.
This is our third Land Cruiser. We had a 1998 that we drove to 100,000. Our 99 that we found in 05 with just 24K has 125,000 miles and is my winter and fishing truck. i say this because this is not our first LC and we have nothing to compare it to. The 1999 has Bilstein shocks which did wonders for tightening up the handling and 18 inch oem wheels with Michelin LTX tires.
The best way I can explain the 2011 is it's either over sprung or under damped. Over rough highways it's very bouncy to the point that the rear actually hops if you're in a corner and hit a bump at highways speeds (60-70 mph). At any speed above 40mph if you hit a bump the rear seems to vibrate.
Before I take it in to see if there is anything wrong with the shocks I wants to get a feeling on what others felt about the handling. The 99 is FAR smoother than the 2011 and this is a shame. We've loved our land cruisers but I honestly dont want to take this on long trips, its that bad.
Is there a chance that I have a bad shock and that one wheel is indeed bouncing or do others find the ride quality harsh too?
Before everyone start screaming that this is an off road purpose built vehicle please understand that our decision to own LCs goes far beyond it's off road ability. Nothing we have ever own has held it's value better than and Land Cruiser. Please chim is with your ON ROAD experience.
Thanks
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