D-max- Removing One Or Two Leafs From Rear Suspension

[vel_tins]

I am thinking to remove one or two leafs per side from the rear leafsprings.

Tried this anybody from you, before?

I know, i will loose some load capacity, but this shouldnt be the problem.

Because 95% we drive only with two persons and no load. ( Only some packs of Singha beer )

So, does it make sense?

[khundon]

Why?. Surely, the least that will do is bugger up the ride and at worst, kill you and anyone else in the vehicle, as you arrive at the scene of the accident.

[ballbreaker]

Friend once bolted a piece of 1 inch steel plate of necessary size to give a few hundred pounds in the bed (bolted near tail gate). Worked great for him.

[Loz]

are u finding the back end skips around abit and the ride is a bit unwieldy?

before you do anything drastic, please check the tyre pressures guessing they should be under 30psi alround but, if not checked, could well be over 40!

sorry if you've already checked this.

[torrenova]

are u finding the back end skips around abit and the ride is a bit unwieldy?

before you do anything drastic, please check the tyre pressures guessing they should be under 30psi alround but, if not checked, could well be over 40!

sorry if you've already checked this.

Yeah, make sure of this. I pushed my pressure down to 29/30 and the D-Max was hugging the road and wasn't bouncing. I would also get the tracking checked as well and if they are a good place, they will test the actual wheels as well.

[crazyswede]

Fill the tailgate with sand .. good for racing too!

[Badbanker]

Actually it is quite common for Thai drivers to remove a leaf or two from the rear spring pack.

It is not just as simple as that because they also normally change shocks to a monotube type as is done at a suspension shop like Hot Bits.

Sure makes a big difference!

BB

[Dave the Dude]

Actually it is quite common for Thai drivers to remove a leaf or two from the rear spring pack.

Now, I'm really worried.

That sentence gives me no reassurance about safety or common sense.

[vel_tins]

ok, I will check the tyre pressure and try it then.

BTW what are "monotube" shocks?

EDIT: ok, googled it already

Monotube vs. Twintube

[OZEMADE]

ok, I will check the tyre pressure and try it then.

BTW what are "monotube" shocks?

EDIT: ok, googled it already

Monotube vs. Twintube

I run exactly 29 PSI in D Max as stated on the inside of the drivers door and recommended by Isuzu and the tyre manufactured, it rides beautifully.