Rear leaf upgrades

how much did the wheelers pack increase the rear height? those stock size 265/70/16 tires? cus that truck looks good!

 

Yep, stock. I honestly couldn't tell you how much difference it made because I didn't measure before. Although honestly, my rear end was so squatted to begin with that it probably wouldn't have been a good gauge anyway. I'll take a measurement tomorrow and post it.

 

^^This^^ Also did you leave the overload in?
Looks good

 

Any chance you could take a pic on level ground?

 

Yep, left the overload in. I'll take a picture tomorrow morning on level ground.

 

How is the ride with that LP. Did you remove a leaf?

 

Ride is good. Definitely a little stiffer than before, but I don't mind at all....it is a truck afterall so I don't mind it riding like one. The attached pic is more or less on level ground (as far as rake is concerned...the street is rounded for rain). Still haven't installed the billy's up front yet. Thinking .85, but haven't decided yet.

 

And no I did not remove a leaf.

 

Yeah thats going to be my setup... 5100's all 4 corner, wheelers hd pack in the rear... and the 5100's set at .85 in the front to keep some rake... good lookin truck!!!

Did you stick with the standard length 5100's in the rear?

 

Yep, standard length 5100 in the back. Still waiting to install the front 5100's.

Newest development, squeaky especially on the right side. The worst of it seems to be coming from the rear clamp holding the pack together.

I've read alot about DIY fixes for stock springs, but anyone have thoughts on this? Maybe it's just the springs getting settled and broken in? Overall, still loving the springs and even if I have to deal with the squeaking, still well worth it. If only Toyota would put proper springs on from the get go.

 

Mine developed a squeak a few months ago, and seem to have rust coming through the paint. I'm going to take them apart this summer and grease and paint them. I might add some Teflon tape in there too.

I did remove a leaf.

I'm bummed because I like the setup. I hope I can make them work without the noise.

I'm using icon vs 2.0s, but I don't think that makes a difference.