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Leaf spring upgrade

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by TxBlaster74, Oct 26, 2018.

  1. Oct 26, 2018 at 8:33 AM
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    TxBlaster74

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    I have a 2018 Tundra with a 3-1 lift. This was installed by the dealership is is great. I would like to increase the weight capacity in the rear. I carry several hundred pounds of equipment daily and occasionally pull a trailer and skidsteer. Would overload springs or helper springs fix this? Can I use that setup with the lift. Thanks from Texas
     
  2. Oct 26, 2018 at 8:42 AM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    Welcome. A new leaf pack is the best way to go. If you weigh it, Deaver or Alcan can make custom springs for your weight.
     
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  3. Oct 26, 2018 at 9:07 AM
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    TxBlaster74

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    Thank you. I will look into the two suggestions.
     
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  4. Oct 26, 2018 at 9:11 AM
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    matt kruckenberg

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    I went with the icon spring pack option 3
    Currently I have a decked system with 600 lbs all the time
    And definitely load to capacity frequently
    Love the ride
    Only issues were the exhaust tips had to cut off under bed and an extension on brake line tab
     
  5. Oct 26, 2018 at 9:25 AM
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    I’ll look at Icon also. I like the stance with the 3-1. I wouldn’t mind a taller lift, but chose this option at the time of purchase. And having more than a 4 lift would make it more cumbersome to work out of everyday. Glad I got on this forum. I definitely have more plans for my truck.
     
  6. Oct 26, 2018 at 9:49 AM
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    I'm just not understand why folks are avoiding the add a leaf.
     
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  7. Oct 26, 2018 at 10:00 AM
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    From my reading and experience it's a short term solution to a long term problem.
     
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  8. Oct 26, 2018 at 10:07 AM
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    I mean if I'm running a spring helper and an Add a leaf for a year or two for towing I'm fine but need to do a full leafpack swap in the long term.
     
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  9. Oct 26, 2018 at 10:19 AM
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  10. Oct 26, 2018 at 11:30 AM
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    anthonygan

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    I have the icon rxt leaf pack! It’s awesome I have it on option 4 I used it to replace my 4in lift block! But now when I put stuff in the bed, it won’t bottom out like before! Handles weight greatly!
     
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