Leaf Springs

I’m between General HD’s and the Deaver J66 springs. Can anyone share some more experience if you have these springs? I do not really want to add height the the rear. I can live with about an 1” increase. My current springs were replaced under the TSB a few years back but are once again shot. Bottoming our with bearly any load in the bed.

 

If your not carrying weight but want something tough go w/ the Dakar Mediums. I have the HD's with a cap, fridge, RTT, tools, etc etc etc and it holds the weight and rides nice.

 

@diabetiktaco I guess I should have mentioned I did not want to add much lift in the rear. How much lift did it give you?

 

The HD's gave me quite a bit. I don't know exactly what it was I guess my truck is like 2.75"

 

Ok yea I’m not looking to go that high I have a 2” lift in the front. I’m only a little bit squatted rn. Looking to maybe go an 1” in the rear. With brand new springs I might even be level, my currents springs are pretty sagged.

 

what about adding airbags to your stock leafs?

 

Do you run them? I haven’t really thought about them. I feel like it’s just a bandaid like the springs are just bad.

 

Pretty sure the deavers will add 2-3" as well. Have you looked at the Icons? They let you take out leafs for less spring rate/lift.

 

Airbags or sumo springs Its about the only option to add better load handling without lifting. Pops had them on his 2016 taco and they worked great.

 

Were his springs shot?

 

If anyone that is running the air bags... I would like to know your input or review as I am contemplating on bags vs leafs

 

I have airbags because I occasionally add RTT and a bunch of other stuff, plus being able to inflate one helps level when camped. Usually have just a few psi in them

They replace your bumpstops.
I just replaced my worn out 2011 TSB packs (with Headstrong 3 aal) with Icon. Worn out springs rode on the airbags, stiff ride with no weight. For the money, the Icon RXT Packs are great for adjustable height. Look into them.

 

What about super springs.
I am planning a cross country trip loaded down. Not interested in replacing suspension parts due to lifting within a year
Was looking at these
https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2015/toyota/tacoma/suspension/leaf_helper_spring.html#immersedview