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Suspension upgrade

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Trout49, Feb 26, 2021.

  1. Feb 26, 2021 at 7:51 AM
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    Trout49

    Trout49 [OP] Member

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    I have 2013 tacoma. I now have Vagabond outdoors camper. I did add an extra leaf spring. I am still bottoming out a little and floats like boat on the freeway, had a lift done and they used toyotec shocks all the way around (3 years ago). How do you determine what you need for the extra weight. Camper weights 350-370 then with all my crap in side its about 600-700 lbs.
    Thanks,
    Tim
     
  2. Feb 26, 2021 at 8:43 AM
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    gotoman1969

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    I’d replace the entire leaf pack in the rear with a minimum 600lb constant load pack.
     
  3. Feb 26, 2021 at 9:10 AM
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    Trout49

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    Any recommendations for new leaf springs.
     
  4. Feb 26, 2021 at 9:34 AM
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    Steadfast

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    I took my 2013 to a spring shop and had two more leafs added. It made the ass end so high I had to put a 2 1/4" lift in the front to level it. Very little squat now even with 1000 lb tongue load.
     
  5. Feb 26, 2021 at 10:52 AM
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    Not a golfer

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    You could look into air bags
     
  6. Feb 26, 2021 at 10:53 AM
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    SunsetDiesel

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    Devar/ dakar always recommend here. Deaver can make you a custom pack for your exact weight.
     
  7. Feb 26, 2021 at 10:54 AM
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    SunsetDiesel

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    Love the air bags on my f250. Not sure how the taco would handle them at pressure. May throw you all around the road.
     
  8. Feb 26, 2021 at 11:08 AM
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    Not sure about the ride quality but I'm looking into them. I carry a far amount of weight in tools and equipment for work so my truck does sit a little low.
     
  9. Feb 26, 2021 at 11:27 AM
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    Longboard1110

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    A few things
    Give alcan springs a call. They can make you springs custom for your set up.
     
  10. Feb 26, 2021 at 10:45 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    I have Firestone Ride Rite air bags on my truck and run 10 lbs psi with no load and it rides fine.
     
  11. Feb 26, 2021 at 10:57 PM
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    Shupper35

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    I would go get deaver springs
     

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