Leaf Spring

I installed Bielstin 5100 shocks on 2013 Tacoma. I noticed that truck now sits low in the back. I use truck to carry stuff pull trailer. Is upgrading to better leaf springs they way to go? And which ones do you'll recommend? Thanks in advance.

 

Look into Alcan springs. They can build you springs to fit your needs. A little pricey but they can help you figure out axacly what you need. That's what I got.

Edit, pay the extra 100.00 bucks and get the Oem bushings they want squeak. I got the polyurethane bushings that come with it and they squeaked. Just an FYI. Hope this helps!

 

Welcome to TW! Are you saying the truck is lower in the back immediately after installing new shocks?

 

Add a single Dakar leaf , it was a perfect fit for mine and I tow with it.

Headstrong Off-road can give you more info, look them up here and call them.

 

Dakar leaf pack

Putting one good leaf in a pack that was shitty before it was worn out doesn't make much sense.

 

Yes. After installing new shocks the back seems to be lower. I'll take some pics tomorrow.

 

Does the rear now sit lower than the front, or lower than before shocks?

If you put new 5100s on the front, did you end up lifting it by adjusting the snap ring and seat? The bottom setting on those is for 0” lift. The rear 5100s are not adjustable.

 

I’ve decided to go with the OME DAKAR leaf pack. Thanks for your help.

Question: Will the leaf pack affect the drive shaft angle? Will I have to add a transmission spacer?

 

You probably won't need anything. At most, a carrier bearing spacer. It takes 3 minutes to install and costs $10

 

Thanks again.

 

Mine was included with the package when I ordered through Headstrong Offroad.