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Reducing rear sag with Towing

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by rbenner89, Oct 17, 2018.

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  1. Oct 17, 2018 at 8:23 AM
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  2. Oct 17, 2018 at 8:41 AM
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    Those who installed the airbags- did you install yourself? and if yes was it easy?
     
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  3. Oct 17, 2018 at 8:45 AM
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    Installing the bags was easy. The hardest part was reaching one nut that goes behind the fuel tank. For me, installing the self leveling kit was worth the money. Not having to adjust the bags for trailer load or just filling the bed with river rock was nice. Having the compressor kick on and scare people walking by is just a plus.
     
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  4. Oct 17, 2018 at 8:53 AM
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  5. Oct 17, 2018 at 8:59 AM
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    Fixed

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    But in all seriousness, you just need manly leaf springs. Not the stock poopoo ones.
     
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  6. Oct 17, 2018 at 9:04 AM
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    I went with bags.

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  7. Oct 17, 2018 at 9:16 AM
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    Rougher ride vs air bags and not always level.
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2018 at 9:36 AM
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    I agree the airbags are another option but I felt like that they added several new items to your truck.

    Airbag option: $300(airbags) + $400(compressor and other add-ons)
    Adds a ton of items to your truck and I have heard you can not do a lift with airbags

    Replace all suspension : $1200 old man emu kit

    Sumo Springs: $200 and can be used with a lift kit.


    I choose the Sumo Springs as I feel like its a great way to use the truck and enjoy camping.

    My biggest problem is range can only go about ~160 miles before empty. The solution to this is a new truck unless a larger tank for the Tacoma becomes available.
     
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  9. Oct 17, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    leaves will flatten over time, airbags are you best bet. I have ran mine for over 6 years
     
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  10. Oct 17, 2018 at 10:25 AM
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    I think that is debatable, multi leafs are pretty smooth. I've read pros/complaints of both sides here on TW but leafs, IMHO, are easier/simpler.
     
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  11. Oct 17, 2018 at 10:57 AM
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    If it’s sits level when empty and it squats when under a load throw some firestone airbags in and call it a day.
     
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  12. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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    I also have a 2” AAL from wheelers and have a camper shell on my truck 100% of the time. People say the single leafs are to stiff and blah blah blah. After putting the AAL in it feels less bouncy and more stable compared to the crappy Toyota leafs.
     
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  13. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:07 AM
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    Agreed.
     
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  14. Oct 17, 2018 at 7:48 PM
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    I can get one later tonight and I'll type up how I hook it up.

    I had less than 1" of squat with the stock springs when the WD hitch was hooked up. I am running Dakars now and they have worked great for me.
     
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  15. Oct 17, 2018 at 9:16 PM
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    I hitch up, run the jack down until I can hook the 5th link from the end on the round bar chain to the brackets on the trailer frame.

    When I was running stock rear springs I would hook the chain on the 6th link from the end and it would sit level but I had to nearly lift the rear tires off the ground with the tongue jack to do that.

    Here's my hitch. I have a longer than usual drop on it now because of the high clearance rear bumper.
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  16. Oct 18, 2018 at 12:23 AM
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  17. Oct 18, 2018 at 3:34 AM
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    Nice setup- thanks for info
     
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  18. Oct 18, 2018 at 3:35 AM
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    I have very similar hitch setup- thanks for the help
     
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  19. Oct 18, 2018 at 3:46 AM
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    For those who went with add a leaf's - which ones did you add? Quite a few choices- Old Man Emu, Dakars, Icon, Deaver's?
     
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