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Air bags on 21' DCLB

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SaBiN's Blue Bandit, Jun 3, 2021.

  1. Jun 3, 2021 at 7:40 PM
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    SaBiN's Blue Bandit

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    VFTuned with KDMax - I can do this for 3rd gens right now RCI Rocksliders BajaDesigns Squadron fog lights in amber Snugtop Shell - soon!! Read Diff breather relocate DesertDoesIt Seat Jacker - driver and passenger
    What is best for a 21' DCLB Taco with Snugtop Sportsman cap, and trailer hitch motorcycle mount? I want a deck system too. It would be filled with tools and gear during the journey. Snugtop cap might be loaded with extra weight too.

    Is Add a leaf good or would airbags be better? not sure I'll tow anything but if towing a motorcycle is better, maybe... There could be instances where I tow other motorcycles but for now would like to keep with a dirtbike and trailer hitch.
     
  2. Jun 3, 2021 at 9:13 PM
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    RI_OR21

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    Airbags would give you a more comfortable ride but would be a lot more expensive than a leaf insert. You kinda just have to weigh your wants. Do you want to spend a lot of money on comfort or save some money and accomplish the same goal with a leaf insert? I’d say you’d be good either way if you’re only towing occasionally, but I’m newer to trucks so I’m still learning too.
     
  3. Jun 4, 2021 at 4:42 AM
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    trenchdigger

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    I plan to haul a 853 pound motorcycle in the bed of my 2020 sport dclb from time to time so I am going to get set of timbren bump stops for the rear.I have test drove the truck with the bike on the bed and it works good as far as driveability and stopping but the truck sags about 2 inches when the bike is on the back so hoping the timbren's will fix that.
     
  4. Jun 4, 2021 at 5:34 AM
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    TacoManOne

    TacoManOne YotaWerx Authorized Tuner

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    YotaWerx Tuned, Meso stuff, JBL upgrades, Bilstein 6112/5160, RAS
    Check out the Roadmaster Active Suspension. Zero maintenance. I have a 5100 lb trailer and they work great. No real sagging at all. And did I mention ZERO maintenance. Easy install about an hour.

    Roadmaster Active Suspension
     
  5. Jun 4, 2021 at 6:51 AM
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    SaBiN's Blue Bandit

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    Ride comfort is important to me but they don't seem that expensive compared to off-road suspension upgrades -> https://www.suspensionconnection.com/2407.html . Looks like I would have to add in an air compressor too so that's another $300.
     
  6. Jun 7, 2021 at 6:11 AM
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    Timbren-Industries

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    Timbren SES will take care of that sag for sure with ease of installation and maintenance-free to boot!
     
  7. Jun 7, 2021 at 10:08 AM
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    Silentshredr

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    I’m running ride rites without on board air. I have a fiberglass cap, bedmat and miscellaneous items. I had the sumo springs before and they were in contact all the time(updated sumos) leaving a harsh ride over bumps. The airbags are great.
     

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