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Fixing a little sag

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by foxtrapper, May 9, 2018.

  1. May 9, 2018 at 3:55 AM
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    I have a 2017 db cab long bed off-road. For 3-4 months a year I have the bed and a hitch cargo carrier loaded with gear . Well the hitch carrier bottoms out on my steep driveway where the 2009 sport dblc lb I had before did not with the same load. I don’t want to put in a full lift or airbags. Any recommendations on stiffening the rear suspension?
     
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  2. May 9, 2018 at 4:01 AM
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    s/c,fluid film, bug shield, window vents, under hood lights, bed lights, tailgate reinforcement, and more.
    I like my Roadmaster. No effect on ride. No squat with the mower on back. Raised the rear about .75 inches.
     
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  3. May 9, 2018 at 5:27 AM
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  4. May 9, 2018 at 5:36 AM
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    add a leaf?
     
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  5. May 9, 2018 at 6:55 AM
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    Sounds like a solution. What roadmaster product do you recommend?
     
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  6. May 9, 2018 at 6:58 AM
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  7. May 9, 2018 at 7:20 AM
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    I literally was just trying to find a link for these! I believe we need the 980’s for 3rd gen. 550’s will not work per my email with Hellwig.
     
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  8. May 9, 2018 at 7:01 PM
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    Timbren system. I towed 6.5k lb food trailer with 800lbs at the tongue. It squated about 1/4” at that was it. 800lbs on the tongue without the tibren had the headlights pointed up into the sky.
     
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  9. May 23, 2018 at 5:57 AM
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    Which Timbren system did you get?
     
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  10. May 23, 2018 at 6:56 AM
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  11. May 23, 2018 at 7:06 AM
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    Has anyone used the
    $256 Hellwig 980 Leaf Helper Spring
    Hellwig 980 yet?? I have a very similar issues and I want to know how they work before I drop the cash.
     
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  12. May 29, 2018 at 6:12 PM
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  13. May 29, 2018 at 9:42 PM
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    Hellwigs anybody?
     
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