Deaver J66 and shocks Question, need help/confirmation

So I am pretty set on buying a set of Deaver J66 leaf springs and Fox 2.5 RR Adjustable 0-1.5"883-26-007.

Are these the correct shocks?
I am not contemplating any shock relocation cutting or welding.
Just want bolt on performance.
Will I need to add taller bump stops like offered by Wheelers or someone?
Will extended shackles or beefier shackles be helpful?

Any advice?

 

@Wheeler's Off-Road Inc @HeadStrong Off-Road

anyone can offer insight please?

 

Those would pair nicely together. The Deaver springs lifting and inch to an inch and a half and the Fox rear shocks being good from zero up to 1.5" of lift. Since the lift is mild and the shocks are good from zero inches of lift, taller bump stops are not necessary. Extended/aftermarket shackles may be more beefy but will lift past what the Fox shocks are capable of. So the stock shackles would be best in this application. Both of these are in stock and ready to go here!

 

@Wheeler's Off-Road Inc @HeadStrong Off-Road

Which Deaver pack would pair well and basically be similar to the Icon RXT pack with ext. ADS rear adjustable resi. The medium Dakar pack isn’t cutting it. I’m also running 4.25” Durobumps bump stops

 

U402. Stage 1-3 depending on load requirements.

 

The J66 is generally not a preferred leaf pack. Most people do not like this pack because it is SUPER soft. You won’t be able to run a load in the bed without it sagging.

 

That’s the thing, I wanted to run setting 2 on the RXT’s in the rare case I need to carry mulch, camping gear, etc but I don’t want a bone jarring ride. Since they are progressive, would I still experience a better ride than my Dakar medium pack in setting 2 on the Deavers?

 

Honestly, they are going to be close in similarity. These smaller sized trucks are a happy-medium. You either have them set up to haul some weight and know the ride will be stiff when unloaded. Or you have a great daily driving ride and the suspension sags on ya when weight is applied. So you are saying the OME leaf springs sag on you when hauling some weight? Or they are too firm?

 

They sag with only 85lbs in the bed now, 6-leaf medium

 

Strange. Get the OME add a leafs and turn them into a HD pack. It doesn't firm up the ride that much and allows you haul way more weight. Anything progressive squats first to then firm up and support weight. So if your worried about losing ride height when applying weight, you have to beef up the leaf springs ultimately. Hope this helps.

 

It was an HD pack, then I took the 3rd leaf out from the top because my shocks were barely getting used.
I honestly dont like the Dakar pack because it clunks and squeaks so very much. If I was to invest in a new pack would the Icon RXT or Deaver U402 both on setting 2 ride better and not clunk so darn much?

 

Gotcha. Understandable. Go Icon if wanting a nice ride and options to firm up or soften the ride and alter lift heights. Go Deaver if you know what you want and need a firmer route. RXT is probably your best bet for pricing and adjustability.

 

Thanks very much!

 

Your leafs won’t sag with the Deavers. I think their packs are 9, 10, and 11 leafs.

That said I did lose an inch of lift with the Stage II pack but I also have 600 pounds loaded full time.

It’s a progressive pack and I didn’t think they rode noticeably harsh when I didn’t have the weight. But everyone feels things differently.

If your build is complete you can call Deaver and they will make you a leaf pack. It won’t cost anymore than a normal pack.

 

I wont need extended brake line with my J66 pack and Fox OEM replacment 2.5 RRs will I?

just want to be sure before i order today.

 

The stock lines are good up to 3 inches of lift.

 

To clarify they are good for stock suspension travel.

 

I've ordered a set of Deavwr J66s rear leaf springs to replace the OEM springs on my 21 Tacoma. (Deaver says they only lift the backend by 1") I currently have Bilstein 5100s (front & rear) and I'm wondering if they'll work with the new Deaver springs w/o maxing out the front clip settings. If the Bilsteins won't work, would the Fox 2.0 coilovers and shocks work with the Deaver J66 springs? Thanx.

 

Update on what you ended up doing? I’m interested In grabbing a pair of j66s similar set up as you