AAL & Payload Capacity

I am sure that this info is out there somewhere, but why not go to source here at TacomaWorld!
Hauling some stone in my '02 ext cab SR5 and I got to thinking about the benefits of an aal. I know everybody does it to add height, but what does it do for payload capacity? Considering the axle capacity etc, what kind of gain can safely be made by adding a leaf?
Thanks all!
Tim G

 

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im guessing you will give the same answer even with a whole new leaf pack also?

 

Good question

 

Yup.

There's a lot more to hauling & towing than just the suspension. There are lots & lots of other factors involved.

Say for instance.... Answer youself this one question:

Where does all that weight get transferred to?

 

will it in the OPs case??

 

so putting on a better suspension wont help out the payload capasity at all? just out of curiosity what all else is there to mess up? the axle?

and second...
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WHERE DID ALL YOUR POSTS GO??

 

Chris actually posted so much he flipped the meter like a fucking pinball machine. That's awesome.

 

wow...what were u at like 50k?

 

DO NOT EXCEED the capacity of your truck as its listed in the owners manual. It doesn't matter WHAT it'll mess up. It's a matter of doing it SAFELY and not harming you or anyone else on the roadway.

 

Depends on the leaf pack installed.

The axle seals will probably show it first, but the transmission, the gears and gear oil, brakes, frame and all the hangers are all at risk...
Like Jan said-It's not worth even trying.