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ICON RXT Leaf Springs, Option 2 or Option 3?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by PFD FIRE, Sep 15, 2018.

  1. Mar 3, 2022 at 6:42 AM
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    Man that would be amazing! I appreciate it very much. Name your price I’ll definitely take them. Of course they’ll need to be shipped as I am in CA but no rush whenever you have time.
     
  2. Mar 3, 2022 at 10:41 AM
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    I thought having these 3 options would be great, but damn it's hard to decide. I hate working on my suspension (gravel driveway), and would love to get it right the first time. I have a fiberglass topper (150lbs) and am convinced option 1 would be ok.

    I've had wheelers 1.5" progressive aal on for a while and it's been great. Would option 1 be any less robust than this aal setup?
     
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    Is this what you’re looking for?

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  4. Mar 3, 2022 at 10:05 PM
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    It is! Let me know what you want for them. I sent you a private message as well so I can get your payment info if you are cool with parting with them. Thanks so much!
     
  5. Mar 4, 2022 at 8:21 AM
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    Is no one running these on option 1?
     
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  6. Mar 4, 2022 at 8:31 AM
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    I was going to say I dont recall having to do anything with those when switching between options. It has been a few years though..
     
  7. Mar 4, 2022 at 12:26 PM
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    Seriously. Option 1 seems like the best bet for me, but most of what I hear is them flattening out on option 1. I don't need the lift option 2 or 3 provide...
     
  8. Mar 4, 2022 at 12:30 PM
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    Hmmm, where have you heard about them flattening?
     
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    Try and check out @EatSleepTacos , he's familiar with running options 1 and 2. I recall him preferring option 1. From what I read, option 1 seems pretty capable as-is.
     
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  10. Mar 4, 2022 at 12:38 PM
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    I had option 1 with about 200 lbs in the bed and it was great. Rode smooth and I was about 1.25” lift. It would sag a bit once I added more camping gear so I bumped up to option 2. That put me closer to 2” of lift with the 200 lbs and loaded up I don’t sag as much. I had no issues with flattening or whatever.
     
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    Nice, thanks for the info!

    I locally trailer a boat with a tongue weight of 400 pounds, so I briefly considered option 2. However, with my overall suspension plan I’ll keep the factory rake so it should be no different than it is now.

    Worst case, air bags.
     
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    Thanks for the input. Helps a lot. I'm replacing stock with wheelers 1.5 progressive aal, which has been perfect for my needs. Seems like option 1 should replace this setup nicely.
     
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    Something that might be worth considering are upgraded bump stops like Timbren or SumoSprings. They're supposed to provide more load capacity and support while maintaining your everyday ride quality.
    I recall it helped with any rear sag we have on our Tundra, pulling our boat. Anyway, just thoughts.
     
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    Thing is, I don’t ever bottom out (that I know of) with the boat so I’m not sure it would be necessary…
     
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    Just to give you guys an idea of what Option 3 looks like with full armor and a GFC V2 on, here's what my truck looks like. I had first installed them on Option 1 before the armor, went to Option 2 with the purchase of a rooftop tent/bed rack. Then after I got all the armor on, I upgraded to Option 3. Truck also has extended Kings with 700lb springs in the front.

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  16. Mar 4, 2022 at 12:59 PM
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    That's good.
    I was just thinking they might be helpful if there was any sag you might have been concerned about when towing only. If not, then all good.
     
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    The shop that did my install must of threw those out when going from option 1 to 2. Were 1 of those removed per side and what location did they come off of?
     
  18. Mar 4, 2022 at 8:46 PM
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    Going from option one to option two doesn’t require any change because you’re just swapping one leaf for another.

    Option three is adding an additional leaf so that’s where the new brackets come into play.
     
  19. Mar 5, 2022 at 11:34 AM
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    So it looks like when going to option 3 it's the rear most brackets that get changed out to longer ones correct?
     
  20. Mar 5, 2022 at 11:37 AM
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    Yeah, I believe so.
     
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