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Deaver or Alcan?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Coreysamson, Sep 4, 2019.

  1. Sep 4, 2019 at 7:38 AM
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    Coreysamson

    Coreysamson [OP] Well-Known Member

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    so I’m trying to narrow it down between Deaver and Alcan.. who would you go with and why? Thanks for the help!
     
  2. Sep 4, 2019 at 9:16 AM
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    Anchovy

    Anchovy Rule #1: Never take me seriously

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    From what I understand, Deaver is the best of the best. I’ve been looking at a set of deavers
     
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  3. Sep 4, 2019 at 9:21 AM
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    Deaver-Proven good product.
     
  4. Sep 4, 2019 at 9:22 AM
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    I love my Deavers and I regret ever getting anything but them!

    [​IMG]
     
  5. Sep 4, 2019 at 9:25 AM
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    Are you looking for a custom built spring or an off-the-shelf leaf spring set?
     
  6. Sep 4, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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    SpeySquatch

    SpeySquatch Function over Form

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    I’m wondering the same thing myself, but can’t justify $1k for a Deaver leaf pack. What about Icon RXT? Alcans are custom made for the truck and needs. Deavers seem to not have much lift and could set the frame too close to aftermarket bumps
     
  7. Sep 4, 2019 at 10:06 AM
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    Stock for now
    I went with alcan's on my 2nd gen, mainly because of cost on the springs and shipping. They were very easy to deal with, I had my springs built for a 2" lift with a constant 200lb load. Put 60,000 happy miles on them before selling the truck.
     
  8. Sep 4, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    Custom
     
  9. Sep 4, 2019 at 10:28 AM
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    @Blackout14 sells leaf packs and they are absolutely amazing for the money.
     
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  10. Sep 4, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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    If your looking for a custom set.
    www.nationalspringinc.com
    150 years in the industry.
    Good luck.
     
  11. Sep 4, 2019 at 11:58 AM
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    No on Alcan. Rusted to crap and got zero support.
     
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  12. Sep 4, 2019 at 12:03 PM
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  13. Sep 5, 2019 at 7:06 PM
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  14. Sep 5, 2019 at 7:20 PM
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    geekhouse23

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    If I had to guess, roughly 3 1/4" with a topper and high clearance rear bumper with swingout.

    I measured my worn out HD Dakars before the install and I was at 40" ground to fender. Just checked again and I'm at 40.25". Installed about 2 weeks ago.
     
  15. Sep 5, 2019 at 7:29 PM
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    Awesome,
    I decided to pull the trigger on a custom leaf pack yesterday.
     

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