Is it possible to double-up the springs?
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We do it with work trucks. their not the same springs, they are some aftermarket ones. It looks funny, but it does work. You will need a large U bolt with a high steal grade, and a flat piece of steal with 2 holes for the u bolt to go through. That plate and the u bolt will pinch the new springs with the old springs and nuts will pinch the plate and the u bolt around the springs
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Longer center pins is needed: Light Line of Louisiana, LLC - Product - BDS Spring Center Pin
Say Bye Bye to your unloaded ride comfort.
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How much does your tool boxes w/tools weigh? You might just need to replace the stock leaf pak. Greg at PRG told me Nissan leafs do wear out.
If you do replace them, you might want to upgrade to the Big Tow version, which has a stiffer overload leaf on the bottom. You could probably also benefit from some new shocks back their, and maybe air bags,
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Bad idea. You can't increase the GVWR by doubling springs, which I assume is the objective (unless you are just after a crappy ride). We have non-floating axles which means the axle bearing that supports the axle shaft for rotation at the outer end of the axle tube and the axle shaft itself support the weight of the truck.
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Actually, the "idea" is that I am planning on replacing the stock bed (mine it quite dented) with a wood flatbed. Since this would mean that I will be carrying not only my toolbox, but essentially a load of lumber at all times, I want better support for the T so it will not "squat" when loaded or pulling a trailer.
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if thats the goal, i would go with airbags. I know its more expensive, but the ride quality will be better too. Will you be using it as a daily driver or just when you have loads? If its only for hauling GVRW probably wouldnt be a problem, who is gonna weigh a titan to make sure its legal?
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How about these for leaf packs? PRG Products
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I hear they are even worse than stock for loads
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Eh it has alot to do with leaf thickness too. If you took the springs from a 2500HD and mounted them to the Titan you wouldnt get much/ if any lift just a thicker/stronger leaf pack.
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If you check out prg's facebook page you will see that greg is working on some hd leaf springs. they give you like 1" of lift, but he showed a picture of his new titan with the springs, and 500 pounds in the bed, still had the "factory" rake.
here is a picture with 1100 pounds in the bed. definitly sagging in the rear, but not all that bad.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.ph...3929527953.183166.158479997953&type=1&theater
here is a picture with 1100 pounds in the bed. definitly sagging in the rear, but not all that bad.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.ph...3929527953.183166.158479997953&type=1&theater
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Yes, this is my daily driver. However, I tow and carry heavy weight on a regular basis, I also drive without any loads or trailers from time-to-time.
What brand airbags? (links) and do I need to make sure the rear shocks are good/replaced with the airbags?
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