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Constant weight

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Tondra, Nov 6, 2017.

  1. Nov 6, 2017 at 12:41 PM
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    Tondra

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    I run an auto detailing business and I have a 60 gallon water tank at the back of my truck. I don't fill it up to 60 gallon but only up to 30 gallons. With all my supplies and equipment I think I may around close to 700 lbs. at the back.

    My question is I don't plan to unload the truck so all that weight will always be there well except when I use up the water. Will the constant weight damaged my leafs? The truck is not sagging.
     
  2. Nov 6, 2017 at 1:10 PM
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    joonbug

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    Yes, they're going to get flattened real quick. Maybe add some leafs before it happens.
     
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  3. Nov 6, 2017 at 2:17 PM
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    Ditto ^ An AAL certainly couldn't hurt.
     
  4. Nov 6, 2017 at 6:38 PM
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    FOX 2.0 REARS, OME FRONTS FIRESTONE AIR BAGS RCI SKID PLATE
    Get air bags and a trailer. Put your detailing stuff on the trailer..
     
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  5. Nov 7, 2017 at 8:27 AM
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    The trailer is a great idea but I have no place to store it. I don't want to pay monthly storage fees as well.

    I'm either going to try SumoSprings or add an extra leaf. I got the actual weigh of all my stuff including 30 gallons of water and its about 425 lbs. I over estimated by a lot.
     
  6. Nov 7, 2017 at 8:34 AM
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    I put a set of Firestone ride rites without onboard air, super easy to install! and can hold quite a bit. I ordered mine from Amazon pretty cheap.
     
  7. Nov 7, 2017 at 8:54 AM
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    You keep it in the bed all the time now. Pull the trailer all the time. Just get Air bags they are better than sumo springs/bump stops and only $100 more. AB ride good when loaded.
     
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  8. Nov 7, 2017 at 9:13 AM
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    I have no complaints on my Sumosprings after having them for a few weeks. They don't change unloaded driving at all. They're simple and maintenance free. I debated between them and air bags for a while. I didn't want the compressor, lines, and bladders.
     
  9. Nov 7, 2017 at 10:20 AM
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    HE doesn't drive unloaded. He's loaded all the time. He doesnt need a compressor. Just ck it monthly.
     

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