So no video on how the truck sits? Would have liked to see a picture of the truck after install

I had to watch your video to see how the bushings went, thanks for explaining

These springs are basically designed to ride flat. Could argue it’s a bad design but it’s rare to see them with a positive arch even when practically new.

I just did the entire front and back suspension with OME heavy MT64's along with OME UCA's. That was a lot of work and took me 2 days to complete. But, I could not be more satisfied; a massive day and night difference between the weak factory system and the much beefier overlander style system. can tell you that you missed a few crucial steps that would have made your work alot easier (removing the shocks being one), but hindsight is always 20/20. Nice work. I hope you enjoy them.

I have these med load dakars on my 2012, been bouncing nicely for 70k now 👍

Hey Rick. I tow a 12x6 trailer. I don’t have a lift on my taco because it was not recommended when you are towing. I got airlift installed and it helped with the sagging. I’m planning on replacing the leaf pack also.

@mblake0420

2 жыл бұрын

Lift makes almost no difference, lather tires might but not enough to avoid. I tow maxed out and so does my uncle (lifted). Won't stop me from lifting

Currently have the icon add a leaf and stock u-bolts. Do you happen to know if u-bolts meant for a 2" lift will be long enough for this setup? (Specifically the Max Trac ones on XT)

So how’d the new leaf pack do as far as ride quality without a load? Just looking for street comfort on my Tacoma. Trying to decide what I should get.

Helper bags might benefit you greatly along with the new leafs

Hi there I was wondering if you happen to know when I can find/buy a Hood scoop LED light bar for my truck. I have a 2021 Tacoma trd sport. I’m looking for a light Bar made in USA. Thank you!

I added an add a leaf on my 2019 DCLB. I will be towing an enclosed trailer come spring. I am curious to see how the truck hands it. Eventually, I will do the same leaf pack install next fall.

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

Handles it great until you put about 40k miles on it

@surferjoe6912

2 жыл бұрын

I believe you. Stocks leaf spring are not a Tacoma’s strong point.

Would you rather do leaf’s vs block? Also how much lift did you get with those leafs?

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

3 inchs of lift. And leafs since i tow were much better

Not the lift fault. I have a 19 off-road and I have a cab high dog box on it. My leaf springs are flat and when I load dogs the leaf springs frown. It is a Toyota problem. I added a leveling kit and now my truck squats because of it

RICK!!! how do you keep your TRAILER SAFE from being stolen?? any ideas ??

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

Trailer hitch lock.

Did you use the u bolts from the previous rough country lift on the new leaf springs?

@TacoRick

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Loving the red bushings? Do you have a link for them? I can’t seem to find on Amazon. About to order the same leaf springs. Thanks in advance!

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

Should be in description?

The springs on my 2015 TRD are totally straight with no load. Is that normal?

@TacoRick

Жыл бұрын

I mean for a 2015 by now yeah. Factory they are curved with no load over time they wear out. I think there only ment for like 100k miles before the factory says to replace them. Mine were flat no load and bending down with. So it was more than time to replace them

Was the bushing kit enough for both sides?

@TacoRick

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Get better adjustable rear shocks. Make them stiff for hauling. It will help .

You think the block made the springs wear out faster ?

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure but I would image so.

@tr4ilblazin

2 жыл бұрын

@@TacoRick I have a 2 block now that’s y lol might go down to 1 I kinda have a rake with true 2

@brownfox2292

2 жыл бұрын

@@tr4ilblazin I have a 2 inch block in the rear of my Tacoma. After about 8 years it has failed. Now I’m researching leaf packs

Did you catch a vibration? The rc block has a built-in angle for the drive line angle.

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

Nope

Did you have to lower the spare ?

@TacoRick

Жыл бұрын

To get to the bolt yes

@TacoRick

Жыл бұрын

Was a pain

Wow,,we’re you been buddy?

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

Doing house renovations and managing a 4x growth in my company. Had to cut out something

My only complaint with this leaf springs is after 2 years they are super squeaky

@xylianis08

4 ай бұрын

Ive heard this around various forums

Be sure you’re torquing suspension components when they’re under load.

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

I have re torque them all after 500 miles then 1000. Waiting on it to be 5000 at my next oil change to re torque again.

Make more videos 🌮

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

I need too

Do it while your young man!

3.5 minutes of jibber jabber before we get to the meat and potatoes 😒