Rear Leaf Springs Suggestion

[Usrmy180]

Hello everyone,

I am having the squeaking noise on the rear leaf springs, I did get all the bushings, but I also want to upgrade on the leaf springs. I've been looking for either Old Man EMU EL111R , or the Dobinson's L59-112-R, I am not looking to do off roading, mainly to have more strength in the back, what do you all suggest I should get?

 

[Berserker__taco]

If you're looking to upgrade leaf springs bc of squeak issues I would look away from the OME Dakar springs. I've been running them for a year now and they squeak like crazy. Theres nothing that will help. I'm currently looking into a set of Deever springs. Everyone seems pretty happy with them. They're a bit more expensive but if you dont need a level 3 pack it wont be much more than the Dakar

 

[Usrmy180]

Thank you for the info. I’ve actually never heard of the deaver springs, but will definitely do some research on them.

 

[New Holland Overland]

Deaver leaf springs hands down are the best leaf springs on the market. I personally run the expedition U402 Stage 3 leaf springs (700-1000lb's), with about a constant 400-500lb's daily driving, and its the smoothest ride ive had in the truck.

The ome dakar's didnt last, they squeeked horribly and over time they sagged.

 

[Usrmy180]

Thank you

 

[Oc Taco Charlie Beach Bum]

Hello everyone,

I am having the squeaking noise on the rear leaf springs, I did get all the bushings, but I also want to upgrade on the leaf springs. I've been looking for either Old Man EMU EL111R , or the Dobinson's L59-112-R, I am not looking to do off roading, mainly to have more strength in the back, what do you all suggest I should get?

I bought the OME medium grade. 2 inch, budget friendly at 550 for the set plus bushings.

 

[Usrmy180]

I heard the bushings that come with the OEM normally tend to squeak not long after install, I actually got the bushings directly from the Toyota dealership just to make sure I put the originals. So far I’ve gotten a lot of recommendations from both OEM and Dobinsons, hard choice to make lol

 

[Deleted member 5519]

Deaver But I am biased because they're only 20 miles for me. And have sprung probably three of my trucks

 

[Usrmy180]

I ended up getting the old man EMU from Extreme Terrain, I was doing some research on all of them and even though the others are also good for my budget I went with the Old Man EMU Dánae, hopefully they won’t fail me (fingers crossed)

 

[CBrob]

I think some of it depends on how much weight and how much lift.
You could probably take apart the stock leaf pack and clean and grease them.

 

[Budloomis]

Deaver leaf springs hands down are the best leaf springs on the market. I personally run the expedition U402 Stage 3 leaf springs (700-1000lb's), with about a constant 400-500lb's daily driving, and its the smoothest ride ive had in the truck.

The ome dakar's didnt last, they squeeked horribly and over time they sagged.

I have been debating on this set-up in either stage 2 or 3 vs the Icon RXT multi rate stage 3. I think I am easily sitting at about 500lbs with my bed rack, RTT, custom wood camp drawer, and accessories on the rack. And I currently have headstrong 3 leaf AAL and I don't like the sag I am getting with my set-up. So, do you think Deever stage 3 is the way to go?

 

[New Holland Overland]

I have been debating on this set-up in either stage 2 or 3 vs the Icon RXT multi rate stage 3. I think I am easily sitting at about 500lbs with my bed rack, RTT, custom wood camp drawer, and accessories on the rack. And I currently have headstrong 3 leaf AAL and I don't like the sag I am getting with my set-up. So, do you think Deever stage 3 is the way to go?

Absolutely, I run 500lbs as well consistently right now and I love the stage 3's. Theyre super smooth and not overly stiff at all. And when I really load down the truck with all the gear (700lb's +) it doesnt sag

 

[Budloomis]

Absolutely, I run 500lbs as well consistently right now and I love the stage 3's. Theyre super smooth and not overly stiff at all. And when I really load down the truck with all the gear (700lb's +) it doesnt sag

Awesome, that's what I wanted to hear. The RXT's lose like 3/4" loaded and that's no bueno for me. Thanks for your help.

 

[CBrob]

Awesome, that's what I wanted to hear. The RXT's lose like 3/4" loaded and that's no bueno for me. Thanks for your help.

Ive got the rxt icon leafs.
Running the full pack.
If I can measure anything let me know.
It's been riding high and pretty comfortable.

 

[Budloomis]

Ive got the rxt icon leafs.
Running the full pack.
If I can measure anything let me know.
It's been riding high and pretty comfortable.

yeah, that'd be great actually. can you measure from center hub to fender and attach a side shot of how you're sitting?

 

[CBrob]

Here ya go. Those are 265/75 r16. My truck is an SR and doesn't have fender flares. PXL_20201012_210705210~2.jpg

 

[Budloomis]

Here ya go. Those are 265/75 r16. My truck is an SR and doesn't have fender flares. PXL_20201012_210705210~2.jpg

Thanks!