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why truck sags with a load in back?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by amocat21, Dec 4, 2014.

  1. Dec 4, 2014 at 10:03 AM
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    amocat21

    amocat21 [OP] Active Member

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    Being I got the base line entry level model that is no frills I noticed when I put a good load of something in the back that it sags easy. Can I up-grade the rear suspension
     
  2. Dec 4, 2014 at 10:04 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Because the leaf springs are garbage

    Yes , lots of upgrade options
     
  3. Dec 4, 2014 at 10:07 AM
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    Groundhog day.
     
  4. Dec 4, 2014 at 10:14 AM
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    cgs2k2

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    the stock leaf springs are notoriously weak. you can add a leaf or replace the entire assembly for better hauling.
     
  5. Dec 4, 2014 at 10:14 AM
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    TacoGlenn

    TacoGlenn Nobody Makes a Monkey Outta Me!

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    ^^^this

    AAL
    or
    Air Bags
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    Helper Springs

    lots of threads on all
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2014 at 10:29 AM
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    Lord Helmet Prepare To Attack

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    ^^^ Pretty much summons it up :thumbsup:
     
  7. Dec 4, 2014 at 10:43 AM
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    I'll assume adding a leaf is the cheapest way, but Is it a hard process?
     
  8. Dec 4, 2014 at 10:47 AM
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    Just get a the Wheelers HD leaf pack and pull a leaf if you want to stay at stock height but with better load carrying characteristics
     
  10. Dec 4, 2014 at 10:59 AM
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    DanceswithWolves

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    stock packs are designed as a compromise. I just put on a topper. with full tank and bed loaded it rides on bump stops. going with Dakars, because Beavis said so.
     
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    Dakars with Camper [​IMG]
     
  12. Dec 4, 2014 at 11:17 AM
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    Absolutely love my OME Dakars. I got the constant load packs too and they are smooth as butter. I work my truck on shitty rutted out washboard dirt roads all day every day and I love how much better they ride. Not to mention the lift I got from them. My stockers bottomed out on everything. I couldn't believe how shitty the factory springs were when I changed em out.
     
  13. Dec 4, 2014 at 11:18 AM
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    mine with topper. no load. half tank. sits level and rides fine. loaded is another story. as i said, stock is a compromise. going Dakars. At least loaded it handles fine
     
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    Had the leaf spring TSB done when I had my 2011. The stock leafs are pathetic in 2nd gens, more than 300# in the back and you are hitting the bump stops. TSB solved all my issues, no more squeaky sounds, slightly stiffer ride, but could hold anything I put in the bed without complaining. Including a 700lb four-wheeler plus a few more hundred pounds of camping gear.
     
  15. Dec 4, 2014 at 11:19 AM
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  16. Dec 4, 2014 at 11:20 AM
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    Dakars FTW!!!! Dakars and Timbrens for even more WIN!!
     
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    Smooth as butter and Dakars do not belong in the same sentence .
     
  19. Dec 4, 2014 at 2:42 PM
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    Ha ha. Compared to banging off the frame. BUTTERY SMOOOOOOTH
     
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    My Taco was sagging way too much with 900 lbs in the bed. Not anymore! I added Dakars + D29XL extra leaf + airbags, couldn't be happier.
     

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