Adding leaf springs for a shell?

I recently purchased a snugtop rebel for my taco and I’m wondering if adding OME Dakar’s would be a good option bc of the weight on the bed. My last post was about suspensions and I have left my truck pretty much stock since I don’t have much money to make upgrades yet (saving ) but by adding a shell should I invest in leafs that can hold more weight??

 

Yes, Dakars are a great option for the added weight.

 

Yeah, my DCLB with a Rebel is OK when empty, but with a little bit of gear I’m bouncing off the bump stops. Suspension with HD leaf springs is definitely in my future.

 

Cconzelmann yeah for me too I’m the future

 

Here's the kit I've been eyeballing: https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/s..._Kit_with_OME_Dakar_Leaf_Pack_(HS16BK-3).html

Thinking with the fronts set at #4/#3 (1" lift) or #5/#4 (1.5" lift) would allow me to keep my stock UCAs and keep a nice rake to the truck with the 2" lift from the Dakars. I have not called Headstrong yet for advice though.

 

I've always run a canopy. On my 2007 I added Sumo springs. They fixed the sag. I was planning on another set of those with my 2016 when I stuck the cap on it. But no sag... Must be a stronger suspension.

Do you notice any sag? Don't fix it if it isn't broke.

SB

 

I put an ARE MX top on mine, it didn’t sag, but later I also added 5100’s and a single leaf Deaver from Headstrong for height and a bit more spring weight handling for towing. It raised about +1.5” and rides great on and off-road, with gear and without. Headstrong’s advice was right on.

 

I put a canopy on my SB. No sag that I noticed.

 

Yeah I guess I’ll just have to wait and see once the shell is installed and see how it looks but thanks for all the feedback and in the long run do more upgrades little by little

 

I've had shells on four different Toyota trucks and have never noticed any sag. That being said, I'm also about to take delivery on a Rebel. We'll see how she looks after the instillation.

 

Mtn mike nice! Hope u post some pictures and I get mine installed on the 29th

 

You're gonna love it. A lot of added functionality. I prefer a canopy-equipped pickup truck over an SUV so you don’t have to hear everything rattling around, and you can keep the dirty stuff out of the cab. The “Windoors” are great.

 

Stocklocker your Tacoma looks awesome! I love the short bed the shells in my opinion look a little better on short beds but I have long bed I love a little more room

 

Thanks!

LB vs SB: They both have their pluses and minuses. When you are sleeping warm and cozy under your long bed canopy, think of me with my tailgate down and my feet out in the rain.

 

Stocklocker I’m short so believe me i sleep comfortably in a SB lol I had an 06 SB

 

Foot in my mouth! Well, your LB is going to be roomy. Even better.

 

I just installed a Leer 100XR on my 2017 DCSB OR and lost 3/4" height over my rear tires. I'm looking at suspension upgrades myself.

 

Yeah in the long run I’m looking to add suspension upgrades first I’m going to see how it does without upgrades but from all the pictures I’ve seen online most tacos look nicer with a nice suspension and a shell

 

Right after being installed snugtop rebel sportsman edition

 

Just added a snugtop rebel sportsman and I’m sure it weighs over 100 pounds and when we go camping we have a RTT that I know weighs 110 pounds plus everything else bc were a family of 4 I’m guessing the weight in the back would be like 400 pounds. Since I’m new here and to a lot more what are my options? Thanks everybody