suspension

Hello from Dallas Tx area. I have a question I'm sure is already answered in here somewhere but I'm going to ask it anyway. I'm looking to beef up the rear end of my Tundra and I'm wondering if it's better to add an extra leaf spring or go with heavy duty shocks? I don't pull a trailer often but when I do (hauling hay trailer or even my boat) the rear seems to squat somewhat. Especially when I do haul anything heavy (again hay). I've been looking on here and after a while I get crosseyed and have to walk away! Any help would be appreciated!

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!

Here are some search results:
https://www.tundras.com/search/5589831/?q=add+leaf+springs&t=post&o=date

And one posting that may help from that search:
https://www.tundras.com/threads/shock-upgrade-for-2017-with-3-inch-lift.117654/#post-3025143

 

If your towing and hauling, look at roadmaster active suspension

 

Welcome

 

Thanks

 

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Welcome from TX!

 

Thanks I'll check it out

 

Is roadmaster in a forum in here or another site?

 

https://activesuspension.com/

 

Welcome from NY.

 

That is a very interesting suspension. Never seen anything like that.

 

A lot of ppl who tow use it. It's also good for getting another inch or so on the back end of your rig

 

There is no substitute for replacement HD leaf packs. That said I have a RAS HD kit and yellow Sumo springs in conjunction with HD leaf packs on my truck because I have been known to load a bit heavy at times and don't want to flatten the high dollar leaf packs that provide the rear lift on my truck. So far, it's working out well when I need it. When I don't, it corners as if on rails.

 

What kind of squat do you get with a load like that? Are you using Deaver springs?

 

Dobinson's 5+2 HD springs, bout 2.5" drop maybe if you include tire ovality. That's a bit over 3k over and behind the axle, mostly behind.

 

Damn that is some crazy weight. Any drive ability issues?

 

I wouldn't drive it like normal to compare. Only short slow distances, maybe ten miles at 40 or 45. No issues. BDS traction bars prevent any possible axle wrap during take off.