Heather and I love our truck and it does everything we ask it to do. Our truck is a 1996 Toyota Tacoma, 4 cylinder, 5 speed with over 140k miles on it. For a 4 cylinder, it is surprisingly strong. We estimate that when we go camping, between the camper, gear and supplies, we are carrying around 2300 pounds. The truck has no problem pulling this weight even up mountains. The problem is the suspension; droopy.
To solve this issue, I went to my local automotive parts store to see if they could recommend something that would be simple and inexpensive. They recommended the 1,000 lb. Full-Time Over Leaf Spring Assist for the cost of $44.99. Will this be hard to install? I gave my Dad a call and for a cup of coffee, we installed it. It was very easy.
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| Place over rear portion of factory springs. |
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| Install U-Bolts, Clamp Straps, Washers and Nuts. |
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| Be sure U-Bolts and clamps do not strike any portion of the undercarriage. |
One recommendation that was given to us was to put lock tight on the bolts. This is like glue for screws and nuts to help prevent loosening over time.
We are hoping to test the suspension modifications soon when we go camping. We’ll be sure to give you an update. (To Be Continued)
Tommy & Heather
Heather and I love our truck and it does everything we ask it to do. Our truck is a 1996 Toyota Tacoma, 4 cylinder, 5 speed with over 140k miles on it. For a 4 cylinder, it is surprisingly strong. We estimate that when we go camping, between the camper, gear and supplies, we are carrying around 2300 pounds. The truck has no problem pulling this weight even up mountains. The problem is the suspension; droopy.
