General hd springs or Wheeler 5 leaf

I'm ready to replace my rear springs on my 01 extended cab Tacoma with 115k. Would like a little more payload, I haul 2 dirtbikes and full gear and tools almost every weekend. Will the general hd springs provide any lift ? Are the harsh ? Still my daily driver. If anyone has any pics showing ride height please share. Thanks for the help.

 

Is this issue with your 2nd-gen 2011 truck ? If so, the 2nd-gen forum might be a better resource.

 

No. I've changed trucks.

 

I run the Heavy Duty springs along with Super Springs .

I haul 800 to 1000 pounds about every time the truck gets used

I have had as much as 2000 pounds but would not do it all that often.

This is with a ton of wood bricks

I am really bad about taking pictures

 

Did the springs give your truck any lift unloaded ?

 

Not that I could really notice. Nor did I ever really take the time to measure either.

I was more interested in the load carrying

 

Does the Wheeler 5 leaf add any extra payload ? Was thinking about a set with the king coilovers.

 

The will not increase the load rating. That is still determined by the rating of the axle/vehicle. But they are much better at supporting loads than a factory pack. Generally we suggest using them on a vehicle that has a constant load of some type.

 

I was also looking at the ome springs but they give 2.25 lift, which I don't want. Could I remove a leaf ? What would that do to the lift and load carrying ability ? That would save me $100

 

Look in my pic page. I'm over in Everett. Running the generals HD for about a year.
Yes it lifted the rear but the stock mexico springs were toast.
Don't know about the wheelers but the hd are great.

 

Do you find the hds very stiff and harsh ? I ride with empty bed unless I'm hauling the bikes.

 

Not stiff not harsh. My truck is a pavement princess. It handles better , turns flatter, and no huge dive at breaking.