Thanks man your video was extremely helpful it’s guys like you that make me an awesome DIY mechanic saving me thousands in repairs. ✌️

Dude! This was great!!! Super informative and although not everyone has access to a lift, it definitely allows you to get in there with the camera and show exactly what you’re doing.

Nice video - getting ready to put HD leafs on my '03 today, never done it before - Now I have a clear plan that doesn't involve a full day of trial and error. Thanks!

Great install video. Glad you’re liking the Deavers. One thing to add is that Deaver does offer custom leaf springs. If someone anticipates carrying more than 1,000lbs in the back just give Deaver a call and they can make a custom leaf pack based off the individual needs. They are great to work with.

This video saved me from an agonizing leaf spring change. Made it easy. I have very limited mechanical skills, however this was pain stakingly long because i do have a 1/2 in torque gun, which is great, my smaller tools and pieces that make using that gun in diff spots are minimal so thats the kicker. Point is, i changed the upper control arms on my tacoma n i think if u can do that (sounds eady right? Go do it n tell me how long it took ya lol) i can do just about anything. That was damn near the biggest pia ever. Esp when someone shows ya effortlessly moving a body panel with a crow bar n ur like oh it doesn't need to move that much, fml. Anyway this is straight forward. The hardest part for me believe it or not was getting the 9 year old rear shocks off as i replaced mine too, n man were they a B. I tried diff vice grips on the top and under the bolt because as ur trying to loosen a deteriorated bolt, the shock is spinning (who the f invented this garbage like this). Whst worked for me, was a 14mm ratcheting box wrench and a pair of channel locks and i used a nice size c clamp to basically make vice grips but waaaaay better than vice grips. I clamped that sucker so tight n then u have a big handle to hold onto, its a win win. Worked amazing for anyone who doesn't have vice grips (dont even waste ur money, ive found they rarely work for anything, n only use those if ur replacing ur shock of course, otherwise no need to remove the top bolt at all. Sorry for the story but maybe it can help someone.

I used Toyota OEM bushings for my Dakar leafs for my 2015 Tacoma. Much quieter than the poly bushings. Good alternative to people who want a squeaky free leafs.

I have done it on a 1gen 10+years ago ....Deaver j66 awesome riding on pillows...now I am going. To do to my 2gen ...... Greasable shackles for sure poly bushings Squeak

I washout to make the same huge mistake of using blocks to lift my truck but after watching this video I understood why the cheap rout is to a good idea... great content

Just installed a set stage 2 deavers today. I got that set because the bumper I had put on two weeks completely smashed the stock leafs on my Pro. To my suprise, the stage 2s gave me 4" of lift in the rear, even with all the extra weight. Granted, nothing has really settled yet, but I would definitely recommend the stage 2 set for people who have future plans for their ride that way you're ahead of the game. If you're not gonna have extra weight consistently, get the stage one anyway because the stock Tacoma leafs are absolutely weak. My rear bumper only weighed 90lbs and it flatened those leafs and gave me that stupid looking sag.

Appreciate your excellent videos. I also appreciate your clean language. You're not too far from Tulsa.

Awesome video... comprehensive but to the point.

Great video guys! I super appreciate this type of comprehensive info on the truck mods out there. I haven't even bought my truck yet, but it's nice to have solid info for what's to come.

Great video very informative. You’ve definitely given me a good direction to go. Big Thanks

With all the added weight I’d look into more stopping power. SOS performance has a nice big brake kit discs all around no more rear drums.

Poopy customer service when ordered through Tacoma Beast. 4 different emails 4+ weeks ago, still no response.

Thank you for posting this video. I have everything I need to do this project myself. Again thank you so much.

Wish I saw this video a week ago. Just added fox shocks and had to buy all my tools. Also the rear lower shock mounts got messed up by the previous owner who over torqued the bolts .

The ... only concern I'd have would be with the angle of the input to the rear diff. Every prep I've used before involved one-side to torque before touching the second side. I think all of those had the rear axle on jack stands, not tires for the final torque (likely lazy mode.) Otherwise, I'm doing pretty much this whole vid in a garage with no lift this weekend or next.

One of the best how to vids

Going ALL Pro Leaf 3" Springs Expeditions with U bolt flip kit W Fox shocks. Deaver sag and squeak. Great Video on installing them. Will be using it.

Thanks for motivating me to do my own leaf springs upgrade! this was a very helpful video. I need to find a DIY auto shop near me in LA/Orange County.

wow this video is a few years old ..but super helpful. Thank you

I can't wait to install Deaver stage 3 springs on my tacoma!

Wow the last part of the video was cool plugging that guy.. dope I subscribed after that

Great video. You guys are highly respected and doing it right without the guesswork.

Heck ya found a DYI shop near me 2011 ...taco truck ..gunna run .dobinson suspenion down the track mate...cheers

Thank you for the informative video. I'm kind of surprised that they make leaf springs for 1,000 payload capacity. FYI, the payload capacity for a double cab is 1400lbs, which includes all upgrades, bumpers, sliders, winch, topper, persons and cargo.

I just put on icon rxt with your help. Thanks

I bought deavers right after seeing this video. I like them other than the coating came off quickly and now they are rusted and noisey. I recently reached out to deaver to see what they think. Great video though

Thanks for the detailed instructions. After waiting a few months mine finally arrived and I'll be installing them next week.

Nice!! Clear, concise and good video angles showing what’s being done!! Need this the factory leaf on my limited are flat with an empty bed lol.

OME Squeaky!!! only 2 years just installed Ironman4x4 we will see how they do

Very helpful video, thanks!

2013 Gen 2 is paid off finally, now time to play. That you for the info and the how too video I'm on a budget but have access to a lift, to do my DIY. Thanks again and very glad I subscribed a few weeks back and showing the wife your videos of what I want to do.

Well you've got a following here in the Northeast! Come to boston buddy. Sick vid!

Excellent and thorough information!!!

good video, very well explained

@mateo would be nice if you could respond to the questions viewers are posting here. They are good questions if answered would be helpful.

Perfect video, clear, concise and easy to follow! Make more of these videos please! Next up, Shocks!

Awesome video and super informative man! Thanks for sharing 🤙

I need a deaver 2500-3000 pound for my Tacoma pro

Bro great video.

Beautiful! Thank you for this!! 🙏🏽

Informative video and perfecting timing as I am adding some Archive Garage hammer hangers and relocation kit with new bypass shocks and new Deaver leafs. Was debating between the stage 1 and stage 2 but after seeing your truck, def going to go with the heavier spring. Thanks!

It should be mentioned that the OME Dakar leafs add a whopping 2.75" of lift, whereas the Deaver J66 only adds 1" to stock height. I do NOT need 2.75" of lift in the rear, nor do I want to pay $1,000 for the Deavers. Back to square one. EDIT: Atlas springs have what I need for $620! atlassuspension.com/index.html

Awesome video! Really informative!

Great vid Mateo 🙌🏽

Perfect Video. Well done!

This was an immense help. Thanks!

Doesn’t the U-bolt nuts and all the leaf springs bolts need to be under vehicle weight prior to torquing to specs?

Great video very detailed…

Very well explained!!! I like how you include torque values. Looks very straight forward as you say. I was quoted $1000 for labour to install 4 leaf springs and 4 shocks on my 1988 Toyota Hilux (I have front and rear leaf springs with a SFA). Plus $3000 for a Dobinson lift kit. So $4000 total. Sounds ridiculous high to me. Is replacing leaf springs totally something that could be done as a DIY project?? Doesn’t look so difficult to me. What is your opinion on Old Man Emu vs. Dobinson leafs and shocks? Thanks!

Excellent video THANKS!!!!

Looks like stage one is good for someone who just wants to carry a heavy load of like 1200lbs sometimes, right? Thanks

Looking for replacement leaf springs for stock height

Could you tell me which end of the spring goes forward, the double wrapped or single wrapped end?

I really like Deavers leafs. Makes me feel fancy sometimes.

2009 with an insulated are topper hauling a drift boat what do you think the leafs need to be? Definitely sagging right now with the stock setup TRD offroad

Awesome, thank you, brother.

Great video, My Deaver stage III are going on now.

Like the vid very informative. I have a broken leaf spring on a stock 2011 Tacoma that needs to be replaced and I wanted to know if the process is within my capability. I don't have a lift but I think I can make due with jack stands on the frame and supporting the axle with the jack.

Great information! Thanks for sharing.

Also I’m going to be carrying about 475 pounds of tongue weight with a small fifth wheel trailer

Hey, great video. Just about to do this on my 2012 Tacoma, but was wondering if you’d recommend replacing the through bolts also? I have new U bolts but the ones connected at the front and back of the entire spring?

Sorry noob question, what is torque at 75lb ? Means

Great video and nice job👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Solid how-to. Thanks.

Awesome video, great instructional value.but one question, where did you get your roof rack.

Great video, and a lot of information....learned a lot. Question what if you already have lifted the truck with blocks, can I still add those new springs?

Oem says 52 lbs torque. Is it more because of grade 8 bolts or?? Im trying to figure out what leaf spring to get for a small lift but I hear bad reviews on mosr spring companies. I thibk id rather keep oem springs and add a add a leaf to get just tge inch or so lift I need to correct my driveshaft angles with the weight I constantly carry ...

I have a 6inch rough country lift what would be best for my weekend warrior all I really do in the truck is drive back and forth to work but i do want the extra support in case i do tow something one day

I have a taco wit king suspension all around nd a block in the rear leaf but u can tell it’s still not leveled and I was just wondering witch leaf pack would work for me I dnt plan on running any accessories on the rear

I’m getting rid of my blocks in the back and getting new front coil overs and rear lift. I was initially thinking just an add a leaf but with my rooftop tent and will be getting high clearance steal bumper. What’s the difference between the OME leaves and the stage 2 or 3 deavers? As far as weight it can handle. Because the OMEs are much cheaper. Total weight in the back will be around 400lbs. Thank you for your help.

Very helpful video!!

On my back passenger leaf one of the middle leafs shifted more towards the rear. I bought a new leaf but i was wondering if i can just somehow push the leaf back center or should i just change it out?. Also the leaf i bought i forgot that i added a leaf on the old one so the left would have one more than the new one. Help pls

Great video. Just for information sake, that is a rubber mallet, not a dead blow hammer. God bless.

Great Vid! Very timely for me since I’m looking at getting new leafs. I have an add a leaf right now but since I’ve added the bed rack and tent with some accessories attached to the rack it definitely is sagging now. My question is what would you recommend? I am going to add a rear bumper in aluminum with swing out that will add about another 80lb or so. Probably looking at somewhere around 350-400. Sounds like i should go stage 2? Thanks again!

I have a 15 taco trd sport. I won’t be having weight 90% of the time. I do camp so towing/bed loading I will have. I have a 1.5 block right now. Will the aal no block give me a rough ride? Or a rougher ride. I have the height alrdy I just want some towing/loading help. Should I just go with helper springs?

Please help me I have a 2010 Toyota Tacoma 4 x 4 getting ready to order a rear springs two and three-quarter inch lift old man springs not sure if they are the right ones after watching your videoPlease respond back thanks

So the higher the stages the stiffer the ride? Even if you have king shocks for example

My friend you have the best Tacoma I've ever seen I love it keep up the good work

Can you add a wulf 2” add a leaf without upgrading the rear shocks? Leaving them the Bilstein 4600 stock 2019 Tacoma Trd off road. Thanks

Awesome video, I’ve got a second gen tacoma with a 3” lift. Blocks in the rear with an add-a-leaf. As I use this truck for camping, work and hauling a atv I’m looking for something better. What would be the best pack for me? I do like the look of rake in the rear so just wondering if anybody could give me some solid options with my current lift height. Thanks!

Can i just add the stage 3 and not change the current stock Bilstein shocks on my off road? Looking to have about 1k lbs on the bed daily (work truck)

I believe I could do the install, if you come over and help me, lol!

We have a 4 Wheel Camper on our 2021 Tacoma. We have added Firestone Airbags and they do work well but am thinking a Deaver Stage III would really be the best call. The campers weighs about 1400 lbs in total, based on your comments it seems like you would recommend Deaver Stage III's, would that be the best call in your opinion?

So if i install a stage 3 but don’t have all that weight all the time is that gonna cause an issue like ride quality or anything like that?

Great video. Thx

Great video, like to see more of these. You forgot to mention there's a 3 leaf AAL option.

Do these leaf packs from Deaver come with the bushings and new U-bolts?

"Spring under conversion kit and after-market shackle required." What is this? I am looking to buy a pair of the Deaver Tacoma Leaf Packs. I need my 2017 TRD Offroad at stock height. DO I need a spring under conversion and shackle to install the Deaver Leaf Pack?

So I need 4 inches in the rear, should I just get a 2 inch leaf pack and a 2 inch drop shackle? Cant find any kit for 4 inch lift...

Hello I have 6 inch rough country lift would I be able to install that still with the lift?

anyone know if you can keep your stock rear struts along with a stage 3 deaver leaf pack? thanks in advance

Is that anti sieze lubricant being used on the bushings? Is that ok to use?

i think imma go OME, deavers are $$$

Does the rear ride higher when the truck is not fully loaded with gear?

What is your opinion on using air bags versus leaf springs. Can you use a combination?

Great video on the install. @mateo - is there any reason you didn't keep the stage 2 and use bags with Daystar cradles so you can adjust for load?

So can heavier load rates lead springs up the trucks payload?