Upgrading 2013 Double Cab SB Rear Leaf Springs

Hi guys,

I have a 2013 double cab, short bed, with a 6-speed manual, TRD Off-road package. I bought the truck new in Jan 2013, and have only put 20k miles on it, I use a Honda Civic to commute with everyday and the truck gets to play on the weekends. I don't tow or haul heavy stuff frequently in the truck and the rear leaf springs look like they're beyond flat to the point of sagging in the opposite direction when loaded with light items. I don't want to bother with trying to have Toyota fix it by adding a leaf, I'd rather upgrade the parts and do it myself.

I would like to keep the truck ride height as close to stock as possible, but increase the trucks ability to haul & tow. I recently picked up a flatbed car trailer and would like to be able to tow knowing the truck wont bottom out, as it almost did when I towed the trailer home empty.
I did some research and called Wheelers Off-road asking about their leaf springs and I'm leaning towards the recommendation that Dan made, 4-leaf pack which lifts the rear about 1 inch over stock ride height and adds payload capacity compared to stock, and Ill correct the front with Billy 5100s set at .85, and upgrade the rear shocks to match.

My concerns are that I want to install parts that are going to last and I don't like going cheap on parts, my philosophy is to do things right once by doing them right the first time. How do their 4 leaf rear springs hold up? They are made in Mexico, anyone experience poor craftsmanship? Are there any better choices. I researched northwest off-road leaf springs, but they got horrible reviews and lots of people complained about their service and products.

Any and all help will be appreciated!

 

Call around to local spring shops. I found one near my house that will build me anything I want for a great price.

 

I went with Firestone RideRite airsprings to help with hauling rather than new leaf packs. Go to SD Trucksprings .com get the Firestone Riderite #2407, use "sale30" in the promo code and get 'em for $289 shipped. Several videos on youtube for installation. also check out the thread on this site about the Firestone Riderite airsprings. Good info. Rides good too.

 

I didn't even think about being able to do that, I'll definitely call around tomorrow and see what sort of springs I can get made

I installed air bladders on my 98 Tacoma and I didn't use them to their full potential. Correct me if I'm wrong don't they limit the suspensions articulation?