209 TACOS - B/S and shenanigans

Make sure you tell him we all were thinking about him.

 

@Pella whats the verdict on this?

 

Sure will

 

Thinking of putting an order in for some wheelers parts.

Wheelers 3 leaf progressive AAL (definite)
Front superbumps bumpstops
Rear superbumps bumpstops

Sitting at stock height I have already hit the bumpstop a couple times...you think these would be a beneficial add on? Or would it be a waste if I am only going to be at 2 inch lift front and rear?

 

I think you should be good with the lift without the bumpstops to begin with.

@foxrcing07 would know better than I would though.

 

I don't think its absolutely necessary by any means either lol if anything it'll save me almost 200 bucks I can spend on something else.

 

@roguegs and @Pella

You are MORE than welcome to bring your trucks to my place. I think it's somewhat centralized for people to come help.

I have clear garage and pretty much what ever we need to install a lift.

 

Do you find the stock bumpstops rough? I hit mine all the time it just made it less jarring when I got the superbumps. Also I have rear superbumps up for grabs and an ICON add a leaf.

 

you'll be fine with stock bumps for now but I would upgrade down the road because the stock ones suck

 

@roguegs it will probably be the weekend after you get back from Canada. I’ll be in NY durring the same time. They are extended travel in the rears and the kit comes with brake lines.

I might have to take you up on that. It sounds like a good plan.

 

With my bed drawer, RTT, mtb bikes, and gear my 2018 sags a little. Someday maybe I’ll change out the suspension but I’m thinking about Ride Rite bags and the Daystar cradles for them. I think altogether it’s like $400 to keep the stock height and off road flex. The truck is my DD and I’m worried about AAL making the rear ride too stiff when unloaded. What do you guys think?

Firestone W217602407 Ride-Rite Kit for Toyota Tacoma 4WD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FEOSJY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_9WJvBbW83TED4

Daystar, Air Bag Cradle designed for full suspension travel, Fits All 6" diameter convoluted Air Bags, fits any full size of half ton truck, 2/4WD, KU09140BK, Made in America

$60 Daystar, Air Bag Cradle designed for full suspension travel, Fits All 6" diameter convoluted Air Bags, fits any full size of half ton truck, 2/4WD, KU09140BK, Made in America, Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084ROJBM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_yXJvBb9JCDGTM

 

I've got that same kit for sale with only 8k miles on it. Great shape, no leaks.$225

 

Is it a single AAL or the 3 leaf progressive?

 

Finally got a response from chuy, he got the blazer home. Chuy said thanks for stopping @Uphillshunter

 

Single. They rode nice, just couldn’t handle the weight I carry. I used to remove the tent when I had them installed so I didn’t wear them down too bad. They seemed like they rode the same and had the same lift when I took them off. I did have the stock overload removed and that definitely would have helped with carrying weight but I just bought a full leaf pack cause it was easier then reassembling my leaf pack again and finding out I still needed a heavier duty leaf pack. Free ninety nine to any of the 209ers
Edit: 3 leaf, I’m special

 

Well...fucc it then. Maybe I should just try out that single leaf first. If I don't end up liking it then I will purchase the 3 leaf progressive. I think that'll make the most sense...

I just hear that the single leaf might make the ride harsh but I can never trust what some of these people say on here lol. How much lift did it give? 1.5?

 

Yeah, I think it was right at 1.5”. That’s why I didn’t keep the overload in there because I was afraid the ride would suffer.

 

Also, on a side note - do you remember a part number for that single leaf? I can't find an ICON single leaf. @Drtgrl

 

I ran a single leaf AAL on mine for a year. For about 5 months pretty much empty bed and the last 6 or so months with my rack, boxes and tools (probably 250#)... couldn't tell much difference, and they didn't sag much with the added weight... and my main leafs are a LOT older and worn out than yours (270,000 miles)