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Compensating for weight of bed cap, what are my options?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ATR55, Jan 23, 2017.

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How should I level this biatch?

  1. A. Add a leaf

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  2. B. Add an air ride assist

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  3. C. Pick up a steel front bumper to make the truck level again

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  4. D. If you answered C, add a rear bumper as well... back to square 1 son

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  5. E. USE THE FUCKING SEARCH FUNCTION YOU SHIT BIRD!!!!

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  6. F. Replace leaf pack

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  1. Jan 23, 2017 at 2:07 PM
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    Would technically be like 1" left... with the extra 200 lb weight it would be another 1/4"-1/2" drop and the 2.75" lift is really 1.75" on the 3rd generation since its is 1" taller then the 2nd generation and they sell across the board for 05+. Could also drop it a little more by removing one of the overload spring thickness.
     
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  2. Jan 23, 2017 at 2:18 PM
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    A lot of stuff, just ask and I'd be happy to tell you. Or we could wheeling/camping

    FYI from Deaver they only cost me $700, I dunno what the Dakars run. I felt like it was a reasonable price
     
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  3. Jan 23, 2017 at 2:19 PM
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    A lot of stuff, just ask and I'd be happy to tell you. Or we could wheeling/camping
    What do the Dakars run?
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2017 at 2:19 PM
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  5. Jan 23, 2017 at 2:20 PM
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    We offer them for $424 w/ free shipping to the lower 48 States. We can also work out a package which includes u-bolts, cb drop bracket, bushings and sleeves.
     
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  6. Jan 23, 2017 at 2:24 PM
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    Soooo maybe I need a custom leaf pack since I don't want to lift anything..
     
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  7. Jan 23, 2017 at 2:47 PM
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    A lot of stuff, just ask and I'd be happy to tell you. Or we could wheeling/camping
    Not hating on Dakars at all, they're a great product. The "problem" with the Pro'a is they only have a 1" lift which most aftermarket leafs are 2-3"'s. With the custom I was able to increase weight load and only lifted it by 1"


    That being said your rear will sit higher if it's unloaded
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2017 at 2:48 PM
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    Did you lift your pro?
     
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  9. Jan 23, 2017 at 2:58 PM
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    Looks like noone mentioned Wheeler's HD pack or General Spring HD pack. These could work for you without adding any or minimal lift.

    Myself, I'm considering Hellwig helper springs or Sumo Springs. Curious to hear pros and cons of each.
     
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  10. Jan 23, 2017 at 3:12 PM
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    One of the main SumoSprings pros for me was not having to buy longer shocks, which would have been necessary with most AAL kits.
     
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  11. Jan 23, 2017 at 3:14 PM
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  12. Jan 23, 2017 at 3:15 PM
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    A lot of stuff, just ask and I'd be happy to tell you. Or we could wheeling/camping
    No, only thing suspension wise I changed was the leaf pack. I also put 285/70/17's on her
     
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  13. Jan 23, 2017 at 3:16 PM
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    Did you have to trim anything to get the tires to fit?
     
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  14. Jan 23, 2017 at 3:20 PM
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    A lot of stuff, just ask and I'd be happy to tell you. Or we could wheeling/camping
    Yes, a very small amount in the front
     
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