Need advice to eliminate the squat when towing!

[Gurvy522]

I just had the Airlift kit installed on my TRD OF. Riding around town with the minimum 5psi I cannot tell I even have them. I will be towing this week, so I will update with an updated photo of before and after.

Also just put the Airlift kit on as well. Don't feel any difference in the ride at 5 psi.

Will say - if you have a Limited, be warned - they don't account for the AVS lines. You'll have to cut or adjust the clips as they share the same mounting points as the flexible brake lines that are relocated as part of the install.

Also the AVS lines will get in the way of the outboard u-bolts for the bottom bracket. I just had to unclip them entirely and zip-tie them.

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[Mtnbikes]

Also just put the Airlift kit on as well. Don't feel any difference in the ride at 5 psi.

Will say - if you have a Limited, be warned - they don't account for the AVS lines. You'll have to cut or adjust the clips as they share the same mounting points as the flexible brake lines that are relocated as part of the install.

Also the AVS lines will get in the way of the outboard u-bolts for the bottom bracket. I just had to unclip them entirely and zip-tie them.

I don’t think that was an issue on my install. Here’s a couple pics installed on mine.

 

[EVOTACO]

A bit off topic, but I like the contrasting body side molding on the doors. I almost went the same route on my silver taco but ended up installing the color matching ones. I don't see them very often.

 

[Gurvy522]

I don’t think that was an issue on my install. Here’s a couple pics installed on mine.

Yeah was more or less just agreeing with you that ride quality is not affected. As someone else here said they ride like crap. No difference for me from stock.

The Limited AVS issue was just more of a side note / PSA on that post.

 

[Mtnbikes]

I wanted to follow up with how the airbags installed on my Tacoma have helped eliminate the sag and produce a better towing experience. I also minimized some weight and shifted a few items. However, I only eliminated 20lbs off my previous tongue weight. My Bean is front heavy due to the box, lithium batteries and the fact the axle is set back more due to the nature of the trailers off road set up with the Timbren 3500 independent suspension. They are only aired up to 10psi. Definitely worth the money!

 

[rybern]

I just found this thread but I just received SumoSprings I ordered last week. Wife and I are currently on a camping trip at Lake Guntersville St Park and we made a 36 mile trek here without the SumoSprings installed and I plan to install them here for the ride home. I do have a much needed Camco R3 WDH which works pretty well.

Tongue weight is 600lbs(using bathroom scale and beam).

Trailer weight is just over 4000lbs last time I had it on the scale (with previous '23 Taco). Heres a pic without the WDH limbs engaged:

And here's a pic with WDH engaged:

Measurements show that the trailer and WDH pushes the truck down 1" in the rear and 1/2" in the front. I suspect the SumoSprings will help the rear substantially. SumoSprings are progressive and I like the simplicity of them compared to bags(which I also considered)

The truck pulled this trailer extremely well. It was a night and day difference compared to my previous '23 TRD OR.

 

[Mtnbikes]

Have you weighed your set up? I bet you’re over payload and even axle weight.

 

[rybern]

Have you weighed your set up? I bet you’re over payload and even axle weight.

Sort of. This was with my 2023 Tacoma last year. The bikes were at the rear last year and I moved them to the front so that did add some additional tongue weight.

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