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New Taco, suggestions for towing and rear sag?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Fox Mulder, Dec 23, 2021.

  1. Dec 24, 2021 at 8:43 AM
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    Built2Ride

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    Yeah man, no problem at all I wish you well in your towing extravaganzas!
    It’s definitely a balance of ride quality and capability.
     
  2. Dec 24, 2021 at 12:14 PM
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  3. Dec 24, 2021 at 12:54 PM
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    I had air bags on my super duty, absolutely loved them. I'm not sure that experience translates all that well to the Tacoma, though.
     
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  4. Dec 24, 2021 at 12:57 PM
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    Hellwig EZ-990 helper springs is what I use, 2000lb rated, easy install and remove if desired. About $220
    With a good wdh
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2021 at 3:23 PM
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  6. Dec 24, 2021 at 3:25 PM
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    Do you notice any difference in the ride when you’re unloaded? Seems like the Hellwigs might be a good way to go.
     
  7. Dec 24, 2021 at 3:26 PM
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    Ride still good, if adjusted properly they need load to be effective
     
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  8. Dec 24, 2021 at 3:31 PM
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    I read about pinning the trans cooler on 3rd gens, I didn’t realize that changed for the newer ones. I will definitely look at my options for monitoring trans temps, thanks!
     
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  9. Dec 24, 2021 at 3:31 PM
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    Awesome, thanks!
     
  10. Dec 24, 2021 at 3:36 PM
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    OP I sent you a PM.
     
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  11. Dec 24, 2021 at 4:48 PM
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    This is the route I plan on going.
     
  12. Dec 25, 2021 at 9:13 AM
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    I wanted to help with towing so I started with airbags, then new struts, new leaf springs, re-geared to 5:29, and even WD hitch. Each thing has helped make the towing better. Saving for a supercharger next.
     
  13. Dec 25, 2021 at 9:26 AM
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    Personally, I would absolutely get a WD hitch with an anti-sway bar. Rear sag is not the only issue.
     
  14. Dec 25, 2021 at 9:31 AM
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    Lol, maybe I should just start with the supercharger!
     
  15. Dec 25, 2021 at 9:34 AM
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    You have fine taste in trucks, so I think I’m going to take your advice. I think our trucks are twins except I have the predator tubes.
     
  16. Dec 25, 2021 at 9:49 AM
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    @wiljayhi

    Thank you for the info regarding Hellwig helper springs. Any noise from these, when not loaded?
     
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  17. Dec 25, 2021 at 9:53 AM
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    Neither the helper spring nor the leafs make any noise whether loaded or not. (Maybe I got lucky?).
     
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  18. Dec 25, 2021 at 9:58 AM
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    Thank you...
     
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  19. Dec 25, 2021 at 10:30 AM
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    Your welcome. :hattip:
     
  20. Dec 28, 2021 at 8:59 PM
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    I’ve been looking at the RAS, how much squat does it take out on your Tacoma? Seems like it could be a pretty good solution.
     

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