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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ATR55, Jan 23, 2017.

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How should I level this biatch?

  1. A. Add a leaf

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  2. B. Add an air ride assist

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  3. C. Pick up a steel front bumper to make the truck level again

    2 vote(s)
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  4. D. If you answered C, add a rear bumper as well... back to square 1 son

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  5. E. USE THE FUCKING SEARCH FUNCTION YOU SHIT BIRD!!!!

    9 vote(s)
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  6. F. Replace leaf pack

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  1. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:19 PM
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    Hmm what are your plans with the truck?
     
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  2. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:25 PM
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    Right now I'm not planning to add much else, however in about 2-3 years from now I plan to do a low profile front bumper/winch, rear bumper, and full skids. Probably going to do suspension at that time.

    As far as use, its mostly to get to trails and lakes in the sierras. medium duty off roading.
     
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  3. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:27 PM
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    A lot of stuff, just ask and I'd be happy to tell you. Or we could wheeling/camping
    I did a custom leaf pack from Deaver suspension

    IMG_0827.jpg
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:28 PM
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    If you even plan on getting armor go with dakars and pull some leafs out. When you do get armor put those leafs back in because you will probably need them
     
    TacoJova, Jan 23, 2017
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  5. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:28 PM
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    A lot of stuff, just ask and I'd be happy to tell you. Or we could wheeling/camping
    Also you can see what I have on the outside, on the inside I have a drawer system and 65qt cooler. So it's quite a bit of weight

    I went with a customs pack from Deaver bc he built them specifically for my build aka I told him the extra weight I would run and built them specifically for it
     
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  6. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:30 PM
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    Dakar Leaf's and Firestone ride rite air bags will handle just about any load in the back of the truck!!!

    [​IMG]

    The top Picture is with Dakar Leafs without the air bags and the bottom one is with the air bags with about 60lbs of air in them! There gotta be around 1200-1300 lbs. of firewood in the bed!

    [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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  7. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:33 PM
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    Damn that's a lot of weight
    You'll never sag with that setup.
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:33 PM
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    Nope haul wood like this all the time and its by far the best setup. Those shitty stock toyota leafs are garbage!!!!! Any my trucks a 4 cylinder 5 speed also!
     
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  9. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:35 PM
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    I never thought I'd say this to another guy, but facts are facts... you're packing way more heat then me. Don't think I'll be adding enough weight for a custom leaf pack. Dakars are sounding like the right thing to do about now.
     
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  10. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:38 PM
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    Yeah also custom packs can get expensive
     
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  11. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:38 PM
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    Dakar's will defiantly get the job done, just remember the leaf pack is designed to give 3 inches of lift! I also recommend you get 2" extended stainless brake lines for the rear if not you will be stretching the hell out of the stock ones.........
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:39 PM
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    That's a beautiful setup. Did you take any leafs out?
     
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  13. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:40 PM
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    Whatever you do keep in mind your future plans for the truck otherwise you buy stuff then later end up upgrading because it's not good enough. So buy once cry once
     
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  14. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:40 PM
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    Doesn't look like he did
     
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  15. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:44 PM
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    Thanks Aric, Nope that's the original leaf with 2 overloads! Did not remove any leafs!
     
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  16. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:44 PM
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    will taking leafs out take the ride back down to stock height? if so what leafs need to go? Also, would the leafs still want to push the extra 2.75" when they are off the ground? wouldnt that create and issue for the shock when its being pushed past its travel limits?
     
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  17. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:45 PM
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    Yes people remove a leaf to lower the ride height closer to stock, you normally take out the 3rd leaf from the top I believe!
     
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  18. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:47 PM
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    3rd leaf from the top and also one of the overloads
     
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    I'm not sure what the lengths are on the TRD PRO shocks so need to checks that.
     
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