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Add-a-leafs or helper springs???

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by seakayaker32, Jun 9, 2014.

  1. Jun 9, 2014 at 8:06 PM
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    seakayaker32

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    seakayaker32 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Tacoma TRD Off Road DCSB
    TRD CAI, Anytime Locker Mod. Modified Doug Thorley Pipe Bomb exhaust (tail pipe cut off just past the rear axle). All Pro winch bumper w/Tuff Stuff Xtreme 12500lbs winch (don't knock it it was free) All Pro IFS skid plate Custom Transfer Case skid plate Old Man Emu lift Desert products chromoly uniball UCAs Rear Differential breather Mod. Front differential drop kit. Satoshi Grill Bushwhacker Fender Flares Wilschur VT series Tiregate Softopper SOS offroad concept sliders w/kick out. Cobra 29 CB
    I have an 06 DCSB with an OME lift/Dakar springs in the back. I bought the truck already built, so I'm not sure if it already has the Dakar extra leaf. I carry about 350-400lbs. in the bed regularly, and she sags ever so slightly. I just bought an m1101 humvee trailer (to convert into an offroad camper), which drops her down a bit more (though still not rediculously so).

    1. Who knows how many leafs are supposed to be in a Dakar leaf pack so I can figure out if I have the extra leaf or not?


    2. If it has the extra leaf, is it safe to add yet another leaf?


    3. If it is safe (or I don't yet have the extra leaf) Which is better - add-a-leafs or helper springs?


    Note: I'd rather not fork out the extra cash for an air suspension set up if I don't have to.


    Note: I don't mind a stiff ride.
     
    seakayaker32, Jun 9, 2014
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