Spacers, Air Bags, or Extra Leaf Spring

2019-Tacoma Long Bed

I utilize my bed alot. Rock, lumber, atv, you name it. This leads to the truck squatting quite a bit. What do ya'll recommend to maximize the function of the bed? Whats the difference between adding a leaf spring vs a spacer? I realize ill have to do something up front as well. Thanks for your help.

 

if you're just having sagging then maybe try a set of sumosprings before committing to more. it would probably fix you up.

https://www.supersprings.com/shop/ssr-611-40/

 

Any idea how it affects the ride when not under load?

 

do you carry weight like bumpers, etc?

they add firmness after about 2" and reduce how much the shock will compress. they are not airbags but a medium soft porous rubber compound, so they give and flex but are somewhat elastic. if you do any higher speed or higher energy driving they can get your rear end bucking a little depending on other factors like tires, your shocks & springs, the road contour, etc. you'd have to figure if your rear end ever gets strong movement like that, most don't. i think the vast majority would not notice them much.

 

A little late to the party (just completed last step today).
I have a '16 TRD OR access cab.
What I did since I also carry rock, logs etc. and then drive curvy mountains roads...is I got the 1000# Sumosprings SSR-610-40s and the 500# sumo springs

$283 SSR-612-40 | SumoSprings Rear for Toyota Tacoma, blue

SSR-612-40. The mounting bolt on the flange is the same for both. I then bought a large hard rubber piece from a hardware store and drilled a 5/16" hole and mounted it on the same bolt. This is more of a protector for the mounting bolt. So now I have a field changeable normal, medium and HD setup that has proven to stay level even with 2000# of Number 4 gravel in the rear. I didn't apply the blue Loctite so now I just unscrew the Sumo or rubber and screw on the one I need. All stay in the truck with me. I like options!
Hope this helps someone.
MGP

 

Firestone Ride Rite air bags. You can adjust the air to match your load. Keeps the truck level with loads or while towing.