Your experience with Add -a - Leaf or Add Lift Helper Springs.

Looks like I have a plan for the budget revival of my suspension and it may involve helper spring add-ons to my OE Leaf Packs.

If you have used or have experience with add a leafs (Helpers) especially those that advertize extra lift could you share your thoughts on quality, overall outcome, and satisfaction?

 

I have the "Headstrong" progressive aal right now. I had a single leaf about a year ago.

 

I had wheelers single AAL. I liked it, gave me 1.5 inch lift which leveled my truck. About 2 years later I noticed I was hitting rear bump stops more/sagging (do have RTT and HEAVY rear bumper). Scored a free stock tacoma leaf pack with like 30K miles and this time I went with a icon 3 leaf progressive AAL. Didn’t really noticed a difference over the single AAL but it did stop bottoming out. Still level and I sag when I have weight in the bed, I will be getting a HD leaf pack soon

 

I'm with ya on that HD leaf pack, and will probably get some eventually. I'm set up somewhat similar to you, with some weight in the back but no bumper. I get a wallowing in the back end that reminds me of a mid 60s Cadillac with its original springs. I'm going to try something different pretty quick on my rear leaves before I spring for name brand springs.

 

So you actually got a 1.5" lift with the helper? Good info, I am actually on the lookout for a set of OE's leafs with low miles thinking maybe I can just replace my OE's without too big of an investment. The ones I have found until now were priced right but would have lost their value through shipping.

 

I also have the progressive HS AAL and got about 1.5. Rides fine with the 5100s. I’d recommend them.

 

Yeah, the 5100's would be nice. I have a potential chance to end up with a set, but still too early to tell. I'll see what I can find in regards to the Progressive HS AAL. At this point, I am checking out the Icon and Hellwing offerings. Reviews seem to be the best indicator as to what to expect from the individual companies.
Thanks for reaching out.

 

I've been running the Wheelers Offroad 3 leaf progressive aal. I left the overload in for 2 inches of lift. The ride is leagues smoother than the single Toytec aal I ran on my last Tacoma. Now, about 8 years later, I started noticing a sloppy rear and some sagging. I've since slapped

$105 Hellwig 550 EZ-550 Helper Spring Kit

Hellwig 550 helper springs on as a bandaid fix until I can upgrade the entire leaf pack. The helper springs do indeed stiffen up the rear and eliminate some of the slop.

 

Good info, I just found out about the Hell Wing brand and am looking into them. Thanks for reaching out!

 

I had great experiences with my Icon AAL pack until i fully replaced it with a deaver leaf pack. Replaced it because I'm going for a heavy bumper in the rear. The AAL was perfect for tonneau + rack + RTT + camping gear load.

 

Good info., ICON offerings seem to be well respected around here. Thanks for taking the time, ill have to look into their offering a bit closer. It may be that I have to try and revive my 200K paks with a set of these.