ATS leaf springs

Hello TW,
I'm hoping to get some input from those of you who have the ATS leaf springs on your truck. ATS is located in Pennsylvania. This is why I am inquiring here on the North East Forum.
I have a 2015 DCSB O/R 4.0 Auto. It has the original 3/1 leaf springs with a 3 Leaf AAL, a 1/2" Toytec spacer, OME Nitro shocks & Chevy Silverado bump stops. The ride with this set-up is fairly harsh & seems to be getting worse over time & are squeaking more over time as well.

Basically my truck bed is almost always empty. When it is loaded it's about 1000 lbs and it's twice a year. The off-roading I do is trails, light mud, light rock crawling. I plan to replace my current bump stops with Timbrens for any heavy loads.

I've read that OME & Dobinsons ride pretty stiff when the bed is empty & it's hard to find an OME review where someone does NOT complain of the leaves squeaking. I've seen mostly positive reviews on the ATS leaf springs but those reviews are a few years old. I also read that they can add more arch to the drivers side leaf springs to compensate for taco lean.

For those that have ATS leaf springs how do you like them compared to OEM, OME, AAL's or any other brand you had before?

These are the Timbrens I'm looking to buy:
https://timbren.com/i-30497560-active-off-road-bump-stops-sku-absosr-rear-kit.html

Thank you

Pics of my suspension & truck.

left rear:




right rear:

 

Can't help ya with ATS as I'm not running them (just YET) , but I would definitely recommend DUROBUMPS over Timbren. I'm using Timbrens at the moment (although not sure if those are the ones you're referencing) with my worn out Dakars, and they pretty much suck comparing to Durobumps.
Just check them out before you'll make your final decision.
https://durobumps.com/product-category/tacoma/2nd-gen-tacoma/






*I'll have to make a decision what to do about my leaf pack. I guess ATS could be one of my options

Edit. As for recommendations, there are a few threads on here about ATS, and you're right, most are older though. I know someone asked about them a few months ago on Pa thread, just not sure if they got their answer....

 

So I bought the HD springs from them and have had them on for about a month now. The hd springs are basically stock geometry with thicker leafs i think, and I've got at least 2" unloaded, maybe even 2.5". The ride is much more compliant compared to stock, combined with 5160s the rear feels much more planted and stiff in a good way. And they were like 350 shipped with bushings in already, would absolutely recommend them

 

Ok.
Thank you for that recommendation. I will definitely look into those.

 

Funny thing is I forgot to mention that I want to replace my shocks as well, with 5160s. That is the one “sure” thing I know I want for the suspension.

So their HD pack, is that a 3/1 or 4/1 leaf pack?

Any pics of your setup?
BTW, your truck looks good.

 

3/1 I believe, thank you I love the setup, super comfortable on road and tons of extra clearance off road

 

Awesome
Thank you