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Leaf pack recommendations

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shauniscool123, Jan 26, 2021.

  1. Jan 26, 2021 at 5:38 PM
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    Shauniscool123

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    Hello everyone

    I have a 2015 Toyota Tacoma 4.0 4WD. Looking for complete leaf packs for the rear. Looking for around 2.5 of lift. Any recommendations? Thanks.
     
  2. Jan 26, 2021 at 7:03 PM
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    Dobinson mrrs Deaver leafs archive garage hammer hangers.
    Don't go ome.
    Ive had a ome leaf pack for over a year and it's not that great and makes to much noise. So I ordered the icon rxt leafs
     
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  3. Jan 26, 2021 at 7:05 PM
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    They seem to be the budget brand for leaf packs. I think ill look into Icon. Thanks for your input.
     
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  4. Jan 26, 2021 at 9:18 PM
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    I have OME also. They seem to work fine for me but they did corrode within a year after install. I am curious if Icon leaf packs would have a better ride quality vs. OME. But, I am not curious enough to order replacements...yet! I do like how Icon leaf packs have anti-friction pads at the tips as well as thin plates separating individual leafs, seems more refined than OME.
     
  5. Jan 27, 2021 at 5:48 AM
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    Might want to look into general spring hd leaf pack.
     
  6. Jan 27, 2021 at 5:50 AM
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    I also have seen people running Dakar. Seems like top notch quality, USA made too. But it was like 1k
     
  7. Jan 27, 2021 at 7:12 AM
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    If you replace the leaf pack do you need to also replace the stock shocks? I have a 2015 TRD off road and Im looking for new leafs with a 2-2.5" lift.
     
  8. Jan 27, 2021 at 7:13 AM
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    Yes your stock shocks won't be long enougj
     
  9. Jan 27, 2021 at 7:23 AM
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    I was under the impression that oem bilstein shocks are good up to 2"
     
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    I purchased a set of dobinsons leaf packs. I haven't installed them yet but they are highly rated and they offer several different options for the load and height.
     
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    I have the Dobinsons heavy duty pack (L59-111-R) installed on my DCLB, which gave me a little over 2" of lift. If you have a DCSB or ACLB, it should get you closer to 3" of lift.
     
  12. Jan 27, 2021 at 10:43 AM
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    Anything but Dakars. Been extremely happy with Deavers
     
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  13. Jan 27, 2021 at 10:44 AM
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    Deavers are the king, for sure. Approximately double the cost of Dobinsons though, so I guess it depends on @Shauniscool123's budget.
     
  14. Jan 27, 2021 at 10:45 AM
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    So Icon is good middle ground it seems?
     
  15. Jan 27, 2021 at 10:47 AM
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    My Dobinsons leaf packs work fine for my purposes, but you aren't wrong. If you want the best, get Deaver.
     
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    Why do Dakar's get a bad rap? What are the flaws with Dakar's? I only have experience with TSB leafs and Dakar leafs. I am trying my best to not get sucked down a leaf spring rabbit hole and pull the trigger on Deavers...
     
  18. Jan 27, 2021 at 11:15 AM
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  19. Jan 27, 2021 at 11:20 AM
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    quite curious about this too. I just want to beef up my back end to eliminate sag when loaded but don’t want anything more than a 1” lift. Was hoping to just keep the stock shocks on my sR5
     
  20. Jan 27, 2021 at 11:28 AM
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    I’m on the same boat. Doing a bit of research on leaf springs but for my 3rd Gen and from what I’ve gathered Deaver is king. I’m kind of leaning towards buy once cry once...
     
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