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How much did your Dakars settle?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Pigpen, Jun 2, 2016.

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  1. Jun 2, 2016 at 7:00 AM
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    I'm installing my Dakars soon. I just Put the AAL into the pack and replaced the stock bushings with the @HeadStrong Off-Road bushings. I know I'll get some extra lift initially, but how much should I expect that to settle? I'm asking so that I buy the right coils for the front when I revamp the front next month ( I already have a front coil thread). I guess it would be pertinent to ask how long your Dakars took to settle also.

    Truck is a 2012 AC 4x4 with skids, bolt on sliders, frequently a winch (lives in the bed when not on the front), fiberglass topper, bed and cab loaded with tools and gear. The truck rolled across the scale a week or so ago at 5840 pounds with me and 3/4 tank of fuel.

    Thanks for any info!
     
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  2. Jun 2, 2016 at 7:53 AM
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    Mine compress about 3/4-1" with my 400lb constant load of cap and tools , removing the tools the rear comes back up to its original install height
     
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  3. Jun 2, 2016 at 8:16 AM
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    Barely noticeable. I don't think mine even settled.
     
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  4. Jun 2, 2016 at 10:37 AM
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    I'm really glad I asked this. I anticipated at least an inch of settling. Thanks for your replies!
     
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  5. Jun 2, 2016 at 10:39 AM
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    Had mine on for only a month, but I've had a full bed rack, RTT, spare tire, and half-loaded cooler in it ever since (still sits perfectly level even when loaded up for a trip). Took the RTT off the other day and I was back up to like-new height with a bit of proper rake. We'll see how it settles this summer after a bunch of wheeling and camping.
     
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  6. Jun 2, 2016 at 10:41 AM
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    No noticeable settling with mine. Took my shell off last week (220 lbs) and I'd be surprised if it raised 1/4 inch.

    Putting it back on this week or next, and adding more lift to the front, so I'll know pretty obviously if it compresses much with the shell back on.

    I anticipate that it won't. LOVE my Dakars.
     
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  7. Jun 2, 2016 at 10:42 AM
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    Are you running the helper leafs? I opted out of them, wondering if I should at some point add them for how much weight I usually haul.
     
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  8. Jun 2, 2016 at 10:45 AM
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    I'm running a full leaf pack but I don't have the
    $81 D29XL Leaf Spring
    D29XL AAL installed, no. It's super cheap, I bought one (and sold it) and I think I paid $49 plus shipping for the AAL. Really inexpensive to do so.
     
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  9. Jun 2, 2016 at 10:46 AM
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    Yeah they are very cheap to buy, and pretty easy to add to the pack. I just like the flex and ride of the setup without the AAL, and I'm concerned that if I add it, things will stiffen up more than I want them to.
     
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  10. Jun 2, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    Can't speak to that at all - I actually bought it with a gift certificate for the purpose of resale, was tempted to keep it when it arrived but like you, I wasn't sure of the change in ride that came with it.
     
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  11. Jun 2, 2016 at 10:51 AM
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    Its like they don't compress at all for the first 200lbs or so , that amount of weight seems to be what it takes to "engage" them
     
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  12. Jun 2, 2016 at 10:52 AM
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    If you guys have an opinion on what I should do up front, I'd be interested in hearing it in my 885 or 887 thread.
     
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    I would agree with this.
     
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    I'd go with 887s, if it were me.
     
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    Noted
     
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    Mine have settled about 1/4 of an inch in the nearly 30k miles I've had them on. They settle about 1" with a full load of camping/recovery gear.
     
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  17. Jun 2, 2016 at 10:56 AM
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    Ive got 887's with the billies. ARB and a winch hanging off the front too. Ride great, doesnt sag.
     
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    My access cab is pretty much always loaded fairly heavy. I'd guess it hasn't had less than 400 pounds in the bed (plus tools in cab) in the last 3 years.
     
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    Mine settled just a tad bit with the shell and a full size spare Im still ass high than the front
     
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  20. Jun 2, 2016 at 11:03 AM
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    What do you have up front - added weight and suspension?
     
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