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Toppers and rear end sag

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by rlvmaiden, Apr 30, 2014.

  1. Apr 30, 2014 at 4:04 AM
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    I'm in the process of ordering a Leer 100XR topper and lifting my Taco, and want to know roughly how much rear sag I should try to compensate for when I pick my lift setup.
    I want to end up with a very slight rake and am planning on going with 5100's all around, Eibach coils up front (Bil's at 0.85) and either a 1.5 or 2" AAL, depending on how much sag I get from the new topper.
    Anybody have any experience with this? My truck is a brand new 2014 TRD Sport DCLB.
    Thanks
     
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  2. Apr 30, 2014 at 4:11 AM
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    Id spend the money on a whole new leaf pack
     
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  3. Apr 30, 2014 at 5:58 AM
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    +1 on the AAL being the worst option. I'm happy with my Dakar leaf packs! The rear sits higher than the front, even with the topper and a 1/2" horse stall bed mat, on the bed.
     
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  4. Apr 30, 2014 at 7:09 AM
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    That's also an option. What are some good choices for new leaf packs? I don't plan on doing any offroading, or very minimal offroading, so I want the city and highway driving to be as smooth as possible. Also only looking for about 1" of lift from stock height with the topper on it. I don't haul or tow very often so that's not something that needs to be considered.
     
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  5. Apr 30, 2014 at 7:15 AM
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    Wheelers HD leaf pack
     
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  6. Apr 30, 2014 at 7:20 AM
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    If I take off the 3rd leaf in that pack will it sit at around 1-1.5" higher than stock with the topper on it?
     
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    or archaic man doug
     
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  8. Apr 30, 2014 at 7:21 AM
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    The Wheelers pack or the Dakar pack ?
     
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  9. Apr 30, 2014 at 7:30 AM
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    Wheelers. I've heard Dakars are squeaky. Also I won't be needing to haul heavy loads often.
     
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  10. Apr 30, 2014 at 10:28 AM
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    The Dakars are awesome and some guy came up with a simple fix for the squeak

    [​IMG]

    The Wheelers HD pack should lift you approx 1 1/2" with your cap on
     
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  11. May 15, 2014 at 11:35 AM
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    Replace the rear leafs, I have Dakars and love them so far...
     
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  12. May 17, 2014 at 4:39 PM
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    While I agree with a new leaf pack being the best option, a cheaper option can be had with hellwig helper springs, while still getting a good result. I added the 550 ez's before my topper install and I have no sag after 3 months with the topper. The helper springs actually bump up the loading capacity of your stock leafs. Helwig makes a 500lb option or 1000lb option. Easy install you can accomplish yourself.
     
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  13. May 20, 2014 at 7:32 PM
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    My topper(should be hear any day) ARE cx should only weigh around 140lbs will this make the springs sag right away or eventually the springs will sag. I was thinking doing a small lift but do not want to affect ride quality(shakes) and warranty. Might call my dealership to see what they suggest. Truck is used as my daily driver and will be off road a fair amount too(nothing crazy but some great passes around me). Any suggestions

    Thanks
     
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  14. May 20, 2014 at 10:30 PM
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    Wow! :eek: Is that with the
    $81 D29XL Leaf Spring
    D29XL AAL or just the stock CS047R Dakar leaf pack?
     
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  15. May 20, 2014 at 10:56 PM
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    Stock Dakar pack
     
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  16. May 21, 2014 at 12:00 AM
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    I'm impressed.
     
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  17. May 21, 2014 at 12:02 AM
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    Not on the Superbumps either
     
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