saggy rear fix for a good load

Is it as simple as shoving another leaf spring in to fix a saggy rear for dealing with a heavy load? I didnt get the tow package, so my rear end sags some whenever I put anything hefty in the bed. Is this a project for an owner or does one need the dealership to do it?

 

Replacing your leaf spring with something that didn't come with Toyota is the best long term fix.

Toyota leaf springs on Tacoma's have a very bad reputation for drooping and sagging over time naturally. And if you really want the truck to handle a heavier payload before it leans rear end low you simply need stronger springs. Or at least an Add A Leaf.

Keep in mind many aftermarket leaf spring setups for Tacomas will actually lift the rear end higher as well.

 

Your options are:
- air bags
- daker leaf pack
- AAL
- Progressive AAL what I would do if I were you from wheelers off road or Toy-Tec

The rear springs are a easy setup. Any of the options above you can do yourself. If you figure out what you want to do hit me up and I will answer any questions you have.

 

All Tacomas have shitty leaf springs. Toyota did offer a fix via recall but still sucks. Save some time and just get a new set from a reputable suspension dealer. This is the exact same thing I told my neighbor and he's been happy as a clam with new set up, tows regularly and didn't add lift.

 

Yep. The Old Man Emu Dakar leaf pack will give you like 2.5" of lift in the rear though. Not sure if you have any interest in that.

That being said my bed doesn't squat with 300-400 pounds in the back. The Dakars will handle a lot of weight.

 

I removed a leaf from my Daker's and ended up going with 886 coils up front and the back now sits correct. So good advise above. If you get Dakers upgrade the whole suspension. It will tow like a SOB and will not squat though. The factory springs are kind of junk but if you are not looking to lift you and get a singe leaf for the stock springs for less than $100.

 

Firestone air bags are a good option to look into. I have been loving mine for years.

 

I'm mostly concerned as we ordered a Scamp camper trailer and will pick it up in a few months. The tongue weight is suppose to be 200lbs, but often that number is understated. Will my rear likely sag with say a 250 lb tongue weight pulling a 2,000+ lb camper?

 

Yes, if they're OEM Toyota.

 

You will not have an issue if the tongue weight is under 500lbs.

 

I would say wait until you get it and see if you have an issue you need to address before you try and correct a problem you might not have. I had more than 500lbs on the back of mine with stock springs and did not have a problem. Everyone likes a different feel when towing or hauling but see how it sets. Most of all you don't want it to bounce. I have a buddy that towed a 6,000lb boat with a completely stock 2012 and never had an issue.

 

If you tow frequently I'd just say to assume the rear end is going to sag over time (permanently). That's just how the factory leaf springs are.

I see Tacomas with ARE toppers that have rear end sag just from the 200-300lbs the topper weighs.

Also know that aftermarket springs, being stiffer, will stiffen the ride when the bed is completely empty.

 

Do tow package Tacomas have a better quality or an additional leaf spring over the non-tow package V6s like mine or are all Tacomas come the same?

 

As far as I know you have the same springs. The shocks are a little heaver on the TRD OR & Sport. The tow package comes pre wired with a hitch and tranny cooler for auto's.

 

Where are you located? If you're close and still looking for a solution, I recommend the Hellwig 990 Helper Leaf Springs and just happen to have ordered the wrong ones for my new Taco. Had them on my previous Taco for 2.5 years and was very happy.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/brand-new-hellwig-helper-990-leaf-springs.445682/