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1st gen h70hd leafs ?’s

Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by Oside7even6ixty, Oct 6, 2020.

  1. Oct 6, 2020 at 7:28 AM
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    Oside7even6ixty

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    Anyone run the h70hd with 9” shackle on 1st gen Tacoma ? Curious how much weight capacity they have? An if you thought is was worth all the work and $

    I currently have 450ish lbs on the truck all the time, plus bit more for camping
    An am currently running ome with all the leafs an the extra leaf too the do ok was wondering if the spring under would be the way to go ? Or those all pro expo leafs

    thanks in advance








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  2. Oct 6, 2020 at 9:15 AM
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    Dalandser

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    Depends on how much up travel you're looking to get and how much weight you're planning on running while off roading on top of the 450.
     
  3. Oct 6, 2020 at 9:18 AM
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    Sounds like you would fare better with a custom leaf pack from Alcan or Deaver

    Then again I don't know what the h70hd leafs are
     
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  4. Oct 6, 2020 at 9:48 AM
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    62” spring under leafs


    Right now I got on the truck
    Rtt-150lb
    Rtt rack-50ish?
    Fiberglass campershell-50-75lb
    Bedslide 75lb
    Tool box-60lb
    Tools-50-100lb (give take)
    Awning-35-40lb


    An plus whatever I take camping


    I think I would gain up travel with spring under as well

    but those springs are 1k along so I’m thinking a no go

    was hoping for real world input tho
     
  5. Oct 6, 2020 at 9:53 AM
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    Once I zoomed in on your avatar OP, sua's more for fast desert runs; not what a rig with a camper shell and rtt is designed for.
     
  6. Oct 6, 2020 at 10:09 AM
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    I'm set up with e30's (same pack, new name for H70's) - I plan on running two spares, rtt or camper shell, but not both so you would best choose to lose the shell or rtt if you'd want to keep good ride height. FYI shells weight 130 if you use an estimate here:

    https://www.4are.com/product/v/specifications.php
     
  7. Oct 6, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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    Ya not tryin to go fast, just would like to cruise, my buddy had 62’s an Camburg lt, was shocked at how we’ll rear did. Would like that kind on plush ride but able to hold weight,

    I know prob not possible with my setup, an not tryin to go race speed, I don’t plan on opening the lt can of worms


    But I feel like the way I drive the truck which is super mellow imo the rear could keep up better with front

    I just have 2.5 coils in front an 2.5 10” out back
     
  8. Oct 6, 2020 at 10:15 AM
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    Ya I don’t plan on changing the setup, other than a lighter rtt an a different rear bumper
     
  9. Oct 6, 2020 at 10:18 AM
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    If you really want the setup, your use of the truck just has to work with it. You'll lose uptravel if you don't want to cut the bed though. Sounds like you're looking to build a similar build as my rig.

    @Anthony250 's running the e30hd pack to try to match the lift spindles up front.

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Oct 6, 2020 at 10:21 AM
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    Ya those have a solid lift those prob would work
     
  11. Oct 6, 2020 at 10:30 AM
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    One thing - just parts if you're swapping to new shocks and getting u bolt plates and shackles, spring perches, extended brake line, and limit straps you're looking at $2000 in parts minimum. If you're doing the install yourself obviously it's no additional fee. Need solid fabbing and measuring skills though.
     
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  12. Oct 6, 2020 at 10:34 AM
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    ya 2k is def expensive for rear leafs

    Even if I do the work
     
  13. Oct 6, 2020 at 10:47 AM
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    If you get a beefed SOA spring pack I'm sure cruising will feel nice.
     
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    im not sure if you already upgraded your rear being as though its been 6 months but going off of what @Dalandser said with the spring over option. a good pair of Deaver J59s will go a long way in terms of ride quality. I ran them and they were a huge improvement from stock and it wont break the bank like the SUA
     

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