Dakars not quite enough for armor

I'm running Icons all around with Dakars in the back which put it just how I wanted...until I went and put all my trail armor on. Running the Pelfrybilt HC with swing out and everything so it's gotten pretty heavy back there and I'm looking to get a little more lift back. My immediate thought was to just do an add a leaf to them but the incessant squeaking from them combined with the effort to actually add the extra leaf makes me open to just getting a different leaf pack. Long story short I'm just wondering if anyone has experience swapping Dakars to another leaf pack and if it gave you a little extra lift. Maybe just to add another inch or two. Thanks for the help as usual!

 

There really aren't a lot of options out there. Pretty much Dakar with AAL, All Pro Expedition, or I've heard people ordering custom deavers.

Of the three I'd personally just add the AAL, but if you have the money all Pro expeditions are supposed to be stiffer and provide more lift than the dakars without AAL.

 

Thought about air bags?

http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/Tacoma-05-Rear-Air-Bags_p_302.html

 

I know absolutely nothing about bags but it seems like they wouldn't be as good of an option for off road no? And do those bags replace the leafs entirely?

 

Same setup, Dakars, Pelfreybilt HC w/gate, full skids. Im doing a shackle flip, if it ever stops raining, which as a side benefit will give about an extra inch in height using the standard shackles. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2005-2016-archive-garage-premium-shackle-flip-lift-kit.403630/

 

They don't replace the leafs at all, or anything else.

They work fine for off-roading with Daystar cradles.

 

Interesting idea. If you put them on I'd love to know how they worked out or you

 

Shackle flips are no good.

 

Thanks for the info. It seemed like something that would completely change the suspension in ways that could make things go bad. So those bags just inflate up and you can set the rear independent of the leafs? Sorry I'm totally dumb on bags. Also you just set them to a pressure how exactly?

 

All they do is restore your height when carrying a load.

They have a Schraeder valve like a bike tire. Inflate it to your needs for each load or run at minimum PSI when not needed.

 

Awesome. Can I keep it filled up full time to restore the height pre armor?

 

Yup. Totally adjustable.

Just make sure they're long enough when inflated for your particular setup.

 

Why are shackle flips no good? I did one along with dakars and I've got all kinds of rake even with my swing out plate bumper holding a 35 and rtt on the back.

 

Curious myself....?

 

See post #9.

@jberry813

 

Good to know if you use a shackle flip no more warranty on the leaf pack and the bit about bending or cracking the C-channel is concerning.
Thanks for the info

 

I also would prefer to avoid FOTFUSE!