Adding a rear leaf

Ordered these today.
A pair was $67 shipped.
Looking to rid the rear sag when towing my TrailManor 3023 camper.
Will report back the results later.
My truck did receive new rear springs from Toyota per recall.

<a href="//www.sdtrucksprings.com">SD Truck Springs - Leaf Springs, Helper Springs, and Suspension Air Bags</a>

 

http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/toyota-tacoma-add-a-leaf-kit-2005-2016

 

So you're saying Toyota added an extra leaf per recall from factory and you are adding this one?

 

No Toyota did not add a leaf.
I'm going to add one with this kit.

 

We had Firestone Ride-Rite air bags installed on our '07 Tacoma 4 cyl. AC because we added a Leer cap and were planning on doing some independent package delivery as well as a bit of boat/camper trailering.

Even with just about 10 psi in each side the truck seems to bounce pretty hard.

Truck has 122k on original shocks...so we are thinking about replacing the shocks with Bilsteins (unless there is a better recommendation). We are wondering if adding a leaf spring will be a good idea to make the ride better.

Advice is welcome and appreciated!

 

I added a set of Timbrens to the rear of mine to tow my 22' boat. They work wonderfully! Easy to install, relatively inexpensive and absolutely undetectable in use. (No thumping, clanging and abrupt changes in spring rate.)

 

Too Stroked, which Timbren product did you use?

Checked out Timbren website. Looks like they are only available for 4x4 models...

 

I don't know exactly which stock # the ones I have are. I just looked them up on the web site and ordered them through a friend up here. I do have a TRD Sport 4x4 though so that's probably why I was able to get a set for my truck.

 

Well the SDTrucksprings were sent to me with the wrong size center bolt and nut. (Way too large) I wanted to install them today. Ended up installing new rear shocks only. Sent an e-mail to them today requesting the right sized hardware.

 

Timbrens look like a good, low tech product. If they were available for 2WD, I would consider them...

 

I put firestone ride rite on my Tacoma so if I'm not hauling anything I still have a nice ride. And if I do haul something heavy just simply add air

 

I did receive the correct parts today so we'll see when I get the chance to tackle it.
Getting harder to do at 63
What's Firestone ride rite?

 

I did a new leaf pack and still needed air bags for heavy stuff

 

Air bags that go onto of the axle and leaf spring

 

I installed the extra rear springs today. It sure helped to have 3 floor jacks available as well as air tools and a saws-all. Start to finish working alone it took me 3 hours including several short breaks. I'm very surprised to get a 3 inch lift from this single leaf. Hopefully no more rear sag when hauling and/or towing.