#11
Posted 02 April 2023 - 01:19 AM
2015 Hawk, Silver Spur Interior, Fiberglass siding. 2008 F250 4x4 Supercab
#12
Posted 02 April 2023 - 11:02 PM
Shout out to Boise Spring Works. They put on a nice leaf pack on my Colorado and it rides real nice. No air bags needed as I did on my Tacoma.
2016 Duramax 2.8 Diesel long bed Colorado 4WD with 2011 Eagle
#13
Posted 03 April 2023 - 04:56 PM
After using Firestone airbags for the past 16 years without issue, and now somewhat recently having my local 4x4 shop add a couple of springs to reduce my reliance on airbags, I think I am finally ready to cut the airbag cord and have a proper spring pack built as I almost never remove my camper. If your camper will be in full time, a custom spring pack would be the way to go IMO.
Sunman2003 Four Wheel Camper -Hawk
2023 All Terrain Camper - Panther 2006 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4WD
2017 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4WD
#14
Posted 19 September 2023 - 06:54 PM
Hello, can I piggyback on this thread with another question?
I have a Tacoma with stock suspension that's getting an AT Overland Atlas installed in a few months. I chose this camper partially because of its low weight at 390 lbs dry. But with the additional weight of gear I will likely have to upgrade to some heavier leaf springs. The guy doing the install recommends an add a leaf kit, but I'm thinking I might just get a new set of springs, maybe Deaver stage 2 (400 - 600 lbs) or stage 3's (700 - 1,000 lbs)
Question is, should I get the leaf springs installed now before I have the camper installed or wait until after? I'm concerned that if I have them installed first I might misjudge the weight and get springs that are too stiff. But if I install them afterwards the rear end might be sagging on the drive home, or lead to some other dangerous situation I'm not aware of. Should I wait and get the vehicle weighed before and after the install, find the difference and upgrade the springs later based on the added weight?
If anyone has experience with this I would very much appreciate their advice.
#15
Posted 19 September 2023 - 09:26 PM
I don't recommend add-a-leaf kits, which can add stress risers in spots the original springs weren't designed for. I think the Deaver Stage 2 plus heavier shocks will be your correct choice. If you add them beforehand you'll have a really bouncy ride until the camper is on; if you wait you'll be sagging significantly but probably not dangerously. You won't want to drive at night as your headlamps will be aimed way too high.
#16
Posted 19 September 2023 - 11:26 PM
That was my gut feeling on the add-a-leaf kit. I'd rather just replace the whole leaf pack for peace of mind. The current shocks are stock Bilstein 4600's.
As for the springs, I guess I will wait and put them on afterwards. I'd rather not have to guess at the loaded weight of the vehicle and I have cabinets and other stuff that I can't find manufacturer weight specs on.
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