Leveling sag in rear

I have a 2008 Tacoma 4x4 4DR. Short bed. I bought it used and had a leveling kit put on as part of the package. I've had it for almost a year now and my wife bought me an ARE topper for it. It seems now to have a sag in the rear. Anyways, need a quick fix such as rear blocks, extended shackles of some sort to level this puppy out. Thanks..!!

 

Look into air bag helper kits. Allows you to raise the rear end using air bags, helps to keep the sag away. And when you remove the topper let out the air. Hope that helps.

 

Thanks man. Thinking about 1 or 2 inch blocks. Suggestions..?? Want to go cheap.

 

For about the same money, you could put in a decent quality add-a-leaf instead. I've had good luck with a Deavers 2" AAL. You'll get a little more load capacity, raise the truck 1-1/2" to 2", and not run the risk of spring wrap that blocks can cause. Call Marie @ Headstrong Offroad.

 

The problem is the stock leaf pack sucks. Blocks or add a leaf are just a temporary solution. Save a few hundred and replace the leaf springs.

 

I do haul a small camper and trailers ext...would like the extra load capacity. Thanks..

 

I went with the Dakar springs and removed the 3rd leaf...ended up with about 2" of lift over my stock 2+1 leaf pack. I'm happy with the ride on and off road and I run a shell and 50-150lbs of stuff in the bed. I also tow a 5,000lb travel trailer.

 

Dakar leafs..im looking to switch up in the next few weeks. Did the AAL, and it's worked fine, but can already see them sagging.

 

How long did your AAL last until you started to see them sag..??

 

If you want my opinion, don't replace with Dakars. Unless you keep the topper on constantly or have weight (50+ pounds) in the bed constantly, it'll be a rough ride. They're decent leaf packs, but unless they have some load on them they ride like ass. I suggest a progressive AAL which is a happy medium between the two. You get more support (and lift), but don't sacrifice ride quality. Not to mention, they're half the price of Dakars if I'm not mistaken. Bags are probably the best all around solution, but they're pricey. If you do go with bags, be sure to get the Daystar cradles to prevent ripping your bags.

 

The top will stay on all the time. Are adding blocks not such a good idea..?? And would an AAL not be enough for the topper. First time owner of a topper. Just want to do what's best the cheapest as possible. I'm not off road much unless hunting or a friend gets stuck..!! 90% road miles. Thanks.

 

Coming from a guy that has 1" blocks, you'll be fine if you choose to go that route, just be informed that you can get wheel hop if you get into a spot where you have to torque on the rearend.
In your situation I would go for the AAL and not worry about it, they should last as long as your springs, (if installed right).

Blocks + u-bolts, (needed) versus AAL which should come with center pins + u-bolts (recommended), ie: never reuse u-bolts


P.S. I have an ARE cap and they are not that heavy, you'll be fine either way.

 

For not a whole lot you can go with a 3 leaf AAL. Will add height and they ride a lot more comfortable compared to a single AAL. In the past I had a single AAL and it rode pretty rough.

 

I was in a similar situation with my truck. So I installed the wheelers 3 leaf aal. I was at 23.5" hub to fender in the rear with a 2.5" old man emu set up in the front. Ride great on and off road, handled weight just fine. They lasted 40,000 miles and then quickly began to sag. You'll want to add new rear shocks that are longer so they don't top out. Plus better shocks will ride so much better.

Long story short- get new springs right away if you can. It'll be cheaper in the long run. If not go with an add a leaf and start saving for a new leaf pack.

 

Remove leveling Kit?

 

I put an AAL in in 2008. Hasn't sagged noticeably yet.