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Compensating for weight of bed cap, what are my options?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ATR55, Jan 23, 2017.

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How should I level this biatch?

  1. A. Add a leaf

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  2. B. Add an air ride assist

    10 vote(s)
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  3. C. Pick up a steel front bumper to make the truck level again

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  4. D. If you answered C, add a rear bumper as well... back to square 1 son

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  5. E. USE THE FUCKING SEARCH FUNCTION YOU SHIT BIRD!!!!

    9 vote(s)
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  6. F. Replace leaf pack

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  1. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:06 AM
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    ATR55

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    I added a commercial cap to my truck, I also have about 150-200 lbs of equipment often in the bed. Unfortunately this is causing extra sag on the rear leaf pack. Since I'm a novice when it comes to suspension I'm just trying to get a feeler for what options are out there. I don't want to replace anything, just add to it... any info would be appreciated.

    If there's already 24897325735498 threads about this send me a link please, I haven't been successful with the forum search function here.IMG_2272.jpg
     
    ATR55, Jan 23, 2017
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  2. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:09 AM
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    How about dakars?
     
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  3. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:09 AM
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    Progressive AAL would work.
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:12 AM
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    What are dakars? what is a progressive AAL?
     
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  5. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:14 AM
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    Dakars are a full leaf pack. IMHO AAL are just bandaids to the shitty leaf pack tacomas have
     
    TacoJova, Jan 23, 2017
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  6. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:15 AM
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    Helwig makes helper springs that you can bolt on to the stock leafs, i've heard really good things aboot them.
    BTW AAL = Add A Leaf
     
    Pabloeeto, Jan 23, 2017
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  7. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:35 AM
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    we added contractor caps/ ladder racks to our '17 Tacomas and i put on Sumo Springs to help with the load. works well for now. obviously i want to upgrade the suspension but the budget won't allow for now.
     
    killthehippies, Jan 23, 2017
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  8. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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    What about Air Lift, then you could adjust to your load?
     
    NY Taco, Jan 23, 2017
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  9. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:50 AM
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    What I did on my 2006, after Toyota took too long replacing the rear leafs..... I went to my local spring shop and they fabricated an extra spring and added to the rear to level things out.... I was 200% satisfied with this option and result... cost me under $300.00
     
    over60, Jan 23, 2017
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  10. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:51 AM
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    Can you get Dakars that don't add any lift? looks like everything online adds 2.75" lift
     
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  11. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:52 AM
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    I would do a full leaf swap but E was too good to pass up.
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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    I like the idea of an airlift, but then I'd add a compressor, controls, a little more involved then I want to get
     
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  13. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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    Another vote for Dakar leafs to replace crap stock leafs... You can add or move a leafs from the pack.
     
    TacoRD16, Jan 23, 2017
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    figured I beat everyone to the punch ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
     
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    @HeadStrong Off-Road will set you up with a very competitive price and bushings for dakar leafs.
     
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  16. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:00 PM
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    I would take some leafs out to lower the height but if you ever carry anything heavy you will be glad you have a little rake
     
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  17. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:01 PM
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    I'm generally not carrying anything really heavy, I just have 200Lbs of dead weight at all times due to the leer cap
     
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  18. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:03 PM
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    What's you current hub to fender height with the cap?
     
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  19. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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    That's only if you want to change the height on the fly. You could just add air at a gas station or home when a change is needed.
     
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    its not on level ground so each side is a little different. drivers is 21" on the spot, passenger is 20-13/16". measured from the center of hub to the bottom of fender
     
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