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New leaf springs. Advice please!

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by bossgobbler32, Sep 4, 2019.

  1. Sep 4, 2019 at 5:42 PM
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    bossgobbler32

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    Good evening! I am going to be upgrading leaf springs. I’d love some help from anyone with knowledge or experience.

    I have a 2010 Crewmax.

    My current leafs have 160k miles on them. I have a 2” block in the rear coupled with new Billstein 5160s. On the front I have Billstein 6112 set on the highest setting.

    I want to keep a fairly aggressive rake. Not too crazy but I do like a solid rake stance.

    I drive my truck everyday for all purposes. 30 minute commute to work on highway and rough backroads. Then after work I mow lawns. We have a lawn care company. With the lawn care I pull a 10’ trailer and zero turn. I pull that trailer 4-5 days a week for 7 months a year.

    I also just purchased a topper for my truck. I’ll have it on the bed for 6-7 months of the year if I was guessing.

    I have a family of 5. We often ride in the truck for any normal activities. I want it to be a nice ride but have the strength and capability to do the work I ask of it everyday.

    I don’t off-road at all other than some hunting but that’s normally just rough backroads and rarely is it truly off road.

    I’m looking for advice on brands and styles. I have looked into add a leaf as well as a whole new set of springs.

    Usually I’m ok with spending money if it means I’m getting what I pay for. I like quality. With that being said, I’ve just put a lot of money into this truck. I don’t mind doing it right. Just give me some options or advice for my situation.

    There is a local spring shop that uses Dayton springs and can do the add a leaf or I can take them my own set that I order and they’ll do the install.

    Add a leaf?
    New springs?
    Brands?
    Keep the block? I like it high in the back to avoid the squat.

    Thank you in advance for any help! Greatly appreciated!
     
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  2. Sep 4, 2019 at 5:47 PM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    TC long travel. Deaver 420 SU leaf packs.
    Some might say buy this pack or that pack. I'm gonna say call Jeff at Deaver and chat with him, or Scott if for some reason Jeff isn't available. Jeff will build the pack you need.
     
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  3. Sep 4, 2019 at 5:49 PM
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    TundraMcGov. Your friend. Your foe. Not yo Ho.

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    I would say...........................what 831Tun said ^^^. This is an excellent way to do it once---------and do it right.
     
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  4. Sep 4, 2019 at 5:49 PM
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    That’s fast service! Thanks for the quick reply! Do you happen to have his number? I can probably do a search. Thanks!
     
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  5. Sep 4, 2019 at 5:50 PM
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    Sounds good! Thanks
     

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