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Will the all-pro add a leafs raise up my tacis sagging rear end?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Awsomeo67, Sep 6, 2017.

  1. Sep 6, 2017 at 9:34 AM
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    Its an 08 reg cab long bed and the rear end is starting to sag rwally bad in the rear. Would the add a leaf from all pro work on its own or would i need to raise the front to match?
     
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    If your springs are worn out, wouldn't adding a leaf just temporarily fix the problem? Aren't you essentially placing the entire load on one newly added leaf?
     
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    Its just a temperary fix until i have enough saved for a full suspension
     
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  8. Sep 7, 2017 at 2:08 AM
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    If you put an Add-A-Leaf in the existing leaf pack, it will definitely lift it more in the rear. It should lift it by the amount claimed in the data sheet. You'll have to measure what you have now (measure from center of wheel hub to bottom of fender), and determine how much lift you need.

    What you need to consider though is what this will cost you overall. The AAL is a cheap solution to raising the rear. I have one, and it's worked out great for me. However, I don't normally have any weight back there. I haul my dirtbike occasionally, and the occasional Home Depot run.

    Many guys that have a shell go with a whole new leaf pack, or airbags. If your going with an AAL as a temporary solution, you need to factor the cost of install of an AAL (if you're not doing it yourself). It's easier to install the whole leaf pack, than it is to install the AAL into an existing pack.

    To your question about raising the front to level, you will need to measure your current setup to determine where you'll be vs. where you want it to be after you change the rear.

    There's a phrase that floats around this site that says: "Buy once. Cry once" meaning, it's cheaper in the long run to just sack up, do it right the first time.
     
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    I added Super Springs to mine (30 min self install) and it made all the difference in the world.
     
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  11. Sep 8, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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    Mine already had it done by the orevious owner.
     
  12. Sep 8, 2017 at 7:32 PM
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    So you have relatively fresh springs, and the AAL may be worthwhile.

    While I suggested the recall springs to build on for cheap, I haven't gone that route. I have the soft as fuck 2+1 OEM springs with a Toytec AAL coupled with a sumospring(essentially an extended bumpstop), and a Hellwig helper spring. It has kept it rolling and functional. Hindsight being 20/20, I would have done as @Fitz235 mentioned and bought once/cried once with dakars or similar.
     
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