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Dakars (95r) air bag and cradle or dakars 96r with el46xl?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ravenous, Apr 4, 2019.

  1. Apr 4, 2019 at 10:02 PM
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    Ravenous

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    Hey guys i dont post here much cause i spend wayy to much time reading and then i spend way too much money but just one question cause i cant seem to find a answer

    im currently running dakars leafs 95r with a dual swing out steel bumper canopy and soon to be RTT plus work gear which is a extra 100-200 pounds depending

    Whats the better option here for me adding air bags and cradle to my 95r
    or upgrading the leafs to the 96r and adding the extra leaf(
    $44 el46xl EXTRA LEAF SPRING
    el46xl) and ignoring the bags

    i normally always have around 100-200 pounds in the back at all time for work regardless

    i plan to use the truck for camping full loaded and pulling a small aluminum boat as well

    Thoughts and opinions please and thanks
     
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  2. Apr 27, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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    sorgon82

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    Are the 96r the heavy duty leafs?
    I have the heavy duty and am wondering if I can add the extra leaf to the HD pack, or if its only meant for the medium pack
     
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  3. Apr 27, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    Not an answer for you guys but just some more info.

    I also have the 95rs and just bought the add a leaf. I want more lift. I was told they will add 15mm (.6 inch) and about 15% to the payload. Yes you can add it to both the medium and heavy packs. That 15% is unloaded. The weight will probably cancel it out and be level with how it was before the add a lead
     
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  4. Apr 27, 2019 at 3:25 PM
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    Is the EL095 pack the 6 leaf pack? If so, I'd put in the 7th leaf, that's a great configuration for dakars.

    I'm surprised you're not sagging or soft already with the EL095 and all that extra weight from gear and swingout.
     
    friendlywithbears, Apr 27, 2019
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  5. Dec 17, 2019 at 12:20 PM
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    I have the HD pack plus an additional
    $44 EL46XL EXTRA LEAF SPRING
    EL46XL leaf. I'm here wondering if I want to add an additional EL46XL...
     
    Matty0317, Dec 17, 2019
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  6. Dec 17, 2019 at 12:31 PM
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    How do things look, and how much weight you carrying? HD + AAL can hold a lot of weight.
     
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  7. Dec 18, 2019 at 8:53 AM
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    I‘ve got the medium pack. Haven’t installed yet and will be running airbags and cradles for when I load my dual sport in the back. Extra 350lbs. And when I tow my trailer 400lb tongue weight. I’m interested to see how it works out and think it’ll be great as I don’t want the stiffer springs when I’m unloaded.
     
    blitzkrieg3002, Dec 18, 2019
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  8. Dec 21, 2019 at 5:49 PM
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    I'm carrying alot of weight, HC rear with swingout, spare, 2 full jerrys, Bed drawers with a bunch of tools, fridge, bedrack and tent, I bet im close to 1000lbs

    20191126_115636.jpg
     
    Matty0317, Dec 21, 2019
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  9. Dec 21, 2019 at 5:58 PM
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    Sexy beast. I switched away from dakars and have had a lot of luck with my dobinsons leaf pack. They make them up to 1350lb capacity and much less squeaky and much less stiff/harsh than my dakars were. I'm currently carrying around 1300lb on mine.

    IMG_20191127_110337.jpg
     
    friendlywithbears, Dec 21, 2019
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