Suspension advise needed

Thanks splitbolt, now for the hard part. Finding longer shackles. Not having much luck there

 

I was checking this out last night.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2005-2016-archive-garage-premium-shackle-flip-lift-kit.403630/

 

Springs are definitely too stiff. Removing a leaf or two may help, but it still won't be as squishy as stock. Shocks do play a part in the rear, but doubt changing them around is gonna make a substantial difference.

 

So if a guy only wants to go 1 1/2" and have a better ride than stock, what's the best setup to go with? This is the main reason I haven't committed to a lift yet because many people are unhappy with how the rear ride turns out. Maybe airbags, lol?

 

Are they Deaver AALs or the whole shebang?

 

Looks like the whole shebang; Berlin eyes.

 

The whole shebang

 

Throw a bale of hay back there in the bed and drive around for a few weeks. Ditch the bale of hay in the garden and see if that doesn't help ya.

 

Who didn't she bang?

 

For the rear, either a single Add A Leaf, or Icon's progressive AAL pack. Pair that with almost any rear lifted shock minus OME, I think they're stiffer than most others.

 

Did you ever get your longer shackles put on? I have the Deaver J66 10 leaf pack installed as well, and my shackle angle looks essentially the same as stock. The pack is much softer than the single AAL I had on to start with. I would compare it to the stiffness of the stock springs, with a more progressive feel.

 

I don't think a longer shackle will fit; it'll hit the frame.
Flip shackle is about the only option. That'll lift you another 1"-1.5". Probably why Deavers have a mild lift; their meant to be used with flip shackles.