Ride Shocks from Accutune

Anyone have real world experience with the Ride Shocks line from Accutune?

https://accutuneoffroad.com/product-category/ride-shocks/

I like the specs on them more than my Fox frs.

 

I started a thread on these here- https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ride-shocks-by-accutune.832711/

one member, @bryannn posted they installed them.

@AccuTune Offroad is very active in TW and have always gone out of their way to answer any questions.

Good luck in your search!

 

Yup, I have them installed. I don't have much feedback to share yet for ride quality. On road performance has been good, but honestly stock TRD off road suspension worked just fine. I have noticed there is a bit more body roll than stock. I am still running them full open though and have not played with the adjusters yet. I also don't have any off road performance to share yet but I am hoping to take it out in the next few weeks. The rears feel a bit stiff but I think that's due to my leaf spring setup. I am running ICON RXT on setting 2. It felt quite a bit better when I had a load in the bed (wheels and tires) so I think that's a positive sign.

I haven't posted any photos yet but will share some once I get my new wheels and tires installed this Friday. I'll share some lift numbers later today in the main thread @hyrule_trd linked to.

 

Happy to help answer any questions you may have.

We've got a few customers out there with them installed, and more on the way. We just had someome stop by yesterday with his 3rd Gen Tacoma to share his positive feedback. Unfortunately I am not sure if he is a member on here. He had some great things to say about ride quality & installation. He did not have to adjust preload at all to hit our recommended 21" mark up front.

 

This was my experience also.

 

We're improving things daily here as well. Something we saw a need for, is a setup guide for our shocks. Min & max preload settings etc. This will be super helpful for those wanting to get the most out of their shocks. These recommendations are specific to our shocks.

 

That’s a nice guide!

 

Hi All:

I recently got a 2022 TRD Sport, and after a ton of research - just finished upgrading the suspension. I'm an engineer, and former racer (MX, and then F3), and did a ton of homework.

My first choice was FOX (I used to race for them), but while waiting literally months for the still-unreleased new IBP shocks, I also spent a lot of time at King (they are close to where I live). The only things about King I didn't like were the steel bodies, and their new way of routing the rear remote reservoir lines. But they were very nice, and helpful.

Either way, I was likely going to get them from AccuTune - as they work extensively with both.

Then I got an email announcing AccuTune's new Ride Shocks. Since I wanted answers, I first went down to FOX in El Cajon. Big mistake; they were not happy about that. Not only could I not get any help, I could barely step into the showroom. Apparently the nice guy I had been working with is in TN! And they said I already knew too much about the upcoming shocks. Weird...

AccuTune is down the road, so then I went there. Night, and day. The guy I had been talking to (Justin) was there; happy to see me, proceeded to show me everything, and even better: happily answer my (20+) questions. The shocks looked awesome, and he went on to explain all of the design, manufacturing, performance, and warranty benefits. I pulled the trigger right then and there: front RR coilovers, (already had billet UCA's), rear RR shocks, new Deaver leaf springs, U-bolt flip kit and bump stop.

They told me I was the first resident to purchase this package, and install it myself. Unbelievable in every way: instructions, install, looks, and now I can say: performance. Easy as pie, too. Everything went together perfectly. Really well-designed! I asked (20+) more questions, too. No problema... Word to the wise: the most important thing right after is: ALIGNMENT! Make sure you pick a place who is familiar w/ this stuff. (Thank God for True Line...)

I've now taken it off-road, and they work as good as they look. AT said they took their (20+) yrs. of experience w/ FOX and King, and tried to incorporate the best of both, w/ none of the pitfalls. I'd say they succeeded. Couldn't be happier...

 

Awesome to hear!

What settings do you have the dials at? How’s it feel on road compared to off road?

Share some pics!

 

Wow awesome feedback! I believe it was your white 3rd Gen Tacoma that stopped by a week or two ago and the truck looked sharp! I love the white & black theme with red accents. Thank you for taking the time to post up your honest feedback, it means a lot to us!

 

I still have the shock high and low speed compression dials on their lowest setting (from the factory) - because I want to bed in the suspension first. Especially because it's sitting a little higher than anticipated - because my truck is ~400 lbs. lighter than the TRD Pro (used by AT for reference). And because my style of off-roading is more "Baja-style" (i.e., fast-paced), I am as interested in droop travel as I am bump. Maybe more so.

Anyway, it feels much improved over stock on-road as well - both over speed bumps, and potholes, as well as overall handling. Especially with replacing those overload leafs!

I'll see how it is in 500 mi. or so; re-check the ride height, get it aligned again, and go from there. Pics are coming...

 

Which leaf pack did you end up getting?

 

Deaver J66.

 

For those interested in more info, we have a video that focuses on Tacoma specific Ride Shocks:

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