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Balancing a rear sag fix

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by dgetman, Jan 3, 2024.

  1. Jan 3, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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    dgetman

    dgetman [OP] Member

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    Hi folks,

    I'm looking to address some issues with my 2018 Tacoma (TRD Sport, 4WD, short bed, double cab) and wanted to ask for your advice on a kit or set of products that would work together. It's a bit hard to tell what the impact would be from things like shock length, lift height differences between the back and front, whether the truck would end up level or raked, etc. and I figured folks on this thread would have a recommendation.

    I don't off road much, just fishing trails and such. I do tow a 4k camper pretty often and I think that has sagged my stock leaf springs.

    I'd like to address the rear sag and get a better ride in general.

    I don't need a lift, but it seems like any fix for the rear suspension comes with some lift and I'd be happy if I ended up with an inch or two.

    I'm thinking something like this:
    • ICON RTX Leaf Pack, Option 1 (Just to address the sag)
    • Bilstein 5100s in back and front with stock front springs (mainly because I expect the ICON to raise the rear and would need to compensate for that in front)
    • Firestone Ride Rite adjustable air bags (to make sure I can compensate for the impact of different towing loads on leveling)
    Any thoughts on this set up or alternative recommendations for components that would work better together for a level ride that would be good for towing?

    There is a lot out there about wear on other components. Would I need to be concerned about that with just 1-2" of lift?

    Any alternative recommendations for what I'm trying to get out of the truck?
     
  2. Jan 3, 2024 at 7:13 PM
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    TacoJoeBro

    TacoJoeBro Well-Known Member

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    6112/5160 Icon RXT JBA KO2
    Check into Sumo springs. Probably the most cost effective option. Quite a few guys on here run them.I’ve got the Icon RXTs and although stage one provides lift, it won’t support the weight. Actually I’m running stage 2 on the Icons and drivers side has started to sag. It’s noticeably lower than passenger side. And that’s from a few hundred miles off-road with 350ish pounds in the bed.
     

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