Remaining suspension travel at max load?
05-12-2003, 11:59 AM
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Remaining suspension travel at max load?
Hi All,
My 2003 Tacoma is both a work/play truck. Last weekend I loaded it up with brick and concrete rubble to take to the dump. I'd like to have it at max load, to minimize the cost and number of trips, but I don't want to hurt my new toy!
I was wondering if anyone know approximately how much rear suspension travel remains when you load 1500 lbs in the bed. I don't really have convenient way to weigh the truck or the load.
FWIW, I have the TRD off-road package.
Any WAGs are appreciated.
Thanks,
Greg
My 2003 Tacoma is both a work/play truck. Last weekend I loaded it up with brick and concrete rubble to take to the dump. I'd like to have it at max load, to minimize the cost and number of trips, but I don't want to hurt my new toy!
I was wondering if anyone know approximately how much rear suspension travel remains when you load 1500 lbs in the bed. I don't really have convenient way to weigh the truck or the load.
FWIW, I have the TRD off-road package.
Any WAGs are appreciated.
Thanks,
Greg
05-12-2003, 12:12 PM
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On my 98 Tacoma Limited TRD, I dropped about 1700lbs of mortar sand in the back one time. Lets just say I had about 1/2" of rear travel. I think I overloaded it 
You should be fine with 1500lbs. Follow your payload rating and tire pressures. Leaf spring set-ups are pretty strong, and difficult to break.
You should be fine with 1500lbs. Follow your payload rating and tire pressures. Leaf spring set-ups are pretty strong, and difficult to break.
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