OME dakars and 5100s ride like a brick

what can i do to tame it down some? I can feel EVERY little bump in the road and it is really starying to bother me. Me shot leaf pack (negative arch) and shot tokico (toyota) shocks rode better than this. It is like having a rod welded where the shock should be.

 

If you have no weight in the bed, the Dakars will be stiff. They were made to be able to handle a constant load.

 

That would explain alot...i have a tool box with maybe 50lbs in it but thats it. Any ideas to make the ride smoother? Add wieght to the bed?

 

This is exactly my fear about going with dakars. Idk what other leaf packs come close to the quality of them though

 

Remove a leaf.

Add weight.

Should've noticed in research when people said "Dakars are awesome for constant loads."

Mine ride like a Cadillac.

 

Sell the dakars and go with some All Pro Standards

 

On backorder

 

Oh wait....maybe it was just the expo packs

 

So with my allpro rear bumper - that would be considered 'constant load' or does the weight actually have to ride in the bed?

 

+1 on remove a leaf.

Or ICON Progressive AALs I have these AALs and removed a leaf and it rides literally as good as my old Lexus. It's phenomenal, and very surprising.

 

That is a constant load

 

You have to gather the fruits of your loins every day and put it in the bed.

 

I dunno about that. But softer than Dakars for sure.

 

I do know. Kings up front, ICON AALs and new Billys in the back is an absolute blast to drive now on the road. As smooth as my old Lexus SC and wish I had a bit more power. Probably good I don't.

 

I had Billy's and the same 3 leaf on my first lift.

Would still agree to disagree, but glad you like it.

 

so these all pro standards are for 3 inch lift also?

I didn't know all pro had different leaf pack versions.

Either that, or ive been researching too many 4runner lifts..

 

YES
All-Pro Standard Duty Leaf Springs
Improve your Tacoma’s suspension performance and gain lift for tire clearance and long travel with All-Pro Standard Duty leaf springs! The 2005+ Tacoma 3″ lift springs mount in the original spring hangers. They feature a special torque leaf to reduce axle wrap. The 11-leaf pack provides a smooth, progressive spring rate, while extended u-straps and teflon friction pads improve performance. The military wrap at the non-shackle eye provides the durability to take years of punishment. All-Pro leaf springs are sold in pairs, with a complete urethane bushing and sleeve kit. All-Pro backs up their leaf springs with a comprehensive 12-month warranty for non-racing applications and proper installation (with OE spring hangers, shackles and bumpstops). EDIT: Good flex too

 

how about carrying capacity compared to Dakars, per se?

 

Standards > Dakars > Expos

 

Thanks.

I better stop researching or im going to start buying stuff for the Tacoma.