Deaver is the way to go. I have a tacoma and really like them but I have a friend with a newer tundra and he got deaver as well. I think this is it here.
Hi Everyone - any GoFast set-ups with an ARB 2" lift kit (light load springs in the front, medium load rear springs) out there? I’ve got a 2020 TRD 4x4 SBEC and pick up my GoFast v2 next week. I’ve got a quote for this ARB set-up locally and didn’t see much if any discussion on ARB Kits.
Do tell?
I replaced the rear leaf springs on my 2020 ZR2 Bison with OME HD leaf springs. I currently have the Decked system in the rear and should have my GFC V2 in March. The current ride is already better than before and the springs gave me an additional 1-1/2" before adding the GFC and camping gear. The springs are rated to 660lbs and they ride like a dream. Hope that helps.
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Hey Danny, just like you this is my first “real” truck. I bought a 2017 Tacoma with OME hd leaf springs and Bp-51 shocks with reservoirs.BP-51 coil overs in the front. My only complaint is the squeak from the leaf springs is driving me crazy! Hard to sneak up on the wildlife. I also plan on driving this thing forever and passing down to the kids (8 and 6). My 25 year old gets the SUV with 250,000 miles on it! All around I am very happy with the ride. The 4.88 ARB gears really help with the 285 KO2 tires. I still find that I have to use 4low on just about anything steep. image|375x500
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My OME’s squeak like crazy. But OME is replacing them under a warranty program. I’m not sure if you qualify but it’s worth checking out. Other than the insane squeak I like them.
Wow. Thanks for the heads up. I am the second owner and the truck is three years old. I will contact the install shop for sure to ask.
Good looking out,
Cheers
I’m not all that stoked on the OME heavy duty set up I have on my Tacoma. The fronts are fine, but the rear leafs are pretty much flat when my truck ( 2017 DCLB TRD OR ) is unloaded. As in no arch, after only a year and a half. When I load my camping gear the damn things are in a w shape and bottom out way more than they should even under pretty mellow off-road conditions. Now I got some 'splainin to do to my wife why I need to pony up another grand plus to get it right with maybe some Deavers?
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Your setup is great. I’m a we kayakers and mt biker so your truck is just how I’m going to use mine. Anything you would different with the GFC and kayaking
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Thinking of getting a pair of Deaver springs on my Tacoma. Looking at the Stage II springs. Spoke with the shop in Santa Ana, great customer service and reasonably priced. Self admittedly I don’t know much about suspension, but this forum has a lot of good things to say about the product. Just curious, when getting new springs, do you also need to upgrade the front suspension as well? I’m
assuming that when the leaf package raises the truck 2” I’ll have noticeable rake, or will that level
out with the camper weight? Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I am doing this to my tundra and going through the exact same process. Best of luck
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I just ordered a set as well. Going to run it with an airbag for times when its loaded up with gear. This seems to be the way to go on the Tacoma based on everything I have read and people I spoke with.
Nice! Upgrading front suspension as well? Trying to decide if it’s necessary.
Mine is a 2020 TRD Pro so the front (and back) are stock fox set up. I was told that front isn’t necessary unless I plan to get bigger tires, which I am not (for now). So the leaf and airbags are just to keep it level to compensate for the added weight in the back.
Thanks for the feedback, appreciated!
Just be sure you keep them inflated enough to prevent the bags themselves from being crushed during full compression of your suspension. No a likely occurance with no load, but when hitting dips, that can you cause full compression.
They really don’t need to come into play untill you sag. Then add enough air to level your rig. They don’t compare to the kind of plushness your leafs or coils can provide , but rather act as a bandaid. Not to be considered an equal alternative to a full time suspension upgrade. But they are good for the occasional overload.
But here’s the thing, if you beef up your leaf springs, your teeth may rattle when your not carrying enough weight. So every configuration is different based on your needs. Bottom line, I love air bags for their versitilty, just don’t run them totally empty.
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Thanks for that advice. As I mentioned earlier, I don’t know suspension at all. I was looking for something reasonably priced and functional. I ended up going with a front and rear suspension upgrade with the Bilstein 5100’s along with airbags and a 1”block.
I ended up getting Deaver U402 II. I love them. You will need to lift your truck at least 2” in the front, but mine seems more like a 4” lift 
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I got the stage 2 as well. The shop told me they will sag 2 inches so waiting for them to settle before I do anything to the front. Plus I have the stock fox coil-over TRD Pro lift on my tacoma so I think that already has 2inch lift.