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Saggy Bottom

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Boulder Taco, Nov 1, 2012.

  1. Nov 1, 2012 at 10:59 AM
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    Boulder Taco

    Boulder Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone notice their rear end sags? I have the "dealer installed" 3" Toytec Lift. After driving cross country, I noticed my rear seems to be an inch lower than my front. I plan on getting an add a leaf to fix the problem. Just wondering if this has happened to anyone else!?! Oh yeah, btw - the truck is less than a year old. I've attached a pic, let me know if I'm seeing things!?!

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  2. Nov 1, 2012 at 11:06 AM
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    acdronin

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    Nope, you are correct, the rear leafs are the weak link, I have a cap and rack that is 450lbs of constant weight and I load tools which add more. You can cruise through my gallery pics to check out my truck.
    Bottom line is, the best way to fix the problem is to replace them with a custom built set of Alcan leaf springs, next would be Dakars, short of that you could do an AAL and Firestone airbags. Mine is pretty stout but I am going to get alcans at some point.
     
  3. Nov 1, 2012 at 11:07 AM
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    BakerTaco

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    What rear lift did you get? Because the shop I took mine to was incapable of correctly installing an AAL, which resulted in ZERO rear lift
     
  4. Nov 1, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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    Boulder Taco

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    Wow! Thanks guys for the replies already. So, I just moved to Raleigh from Boulder. Towed a Uhaul, and was paranoid I damaged my suspension with the weight. But now I look back at some old pics after I got the topper, it does look the same as it is now. Which unfortunately is low in the a$$. There is a 4wheel parts right down the road from my house. I feel pretty good about their work. I have a lot of jeep friends, and they rave about them. They want to charge $250 for an AAL, promising a 1-2" lift in the rear. But like Chris said, that only hides the problem of weak rear leafs. I have heard this before too. A bud has mentioned Old Man Emu's too. Any opinions on those. Sounds like it may be better to fix it right with some stouter leafs. Will just replacing the leafs completely fix the "saggy ass" problem!?!
     
  5. Nov 1, 2012 at 11:54 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    OP has a 3" front lift

    I say Dakars :thumbsup: , AP Expos :thumbsup: , or OMD :thumbsup:
     
  6. Nov 2, 2012 at 6:30 AM
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    Boulder Taco

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    Christ! Now I feel like a dousche. Looks like this topic has been hammered out quite a few times. Especially by you OZ. I have to get better at this "search" thing. Sorry!
    Dakars are the way to go. I'm getting varied prices though, anywhere from $220/set to $400/set. Plus labor. If anyone has a target price I should be looking for, let me know.
    Anyway, grazie for the help!
     

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