Adding a heavy, built-out camper is often the final step in creating the perfect overland truck. Unfortunately, that added weight is also the first step in overwhelming the factory leaf springs, leading to a sagging rear end and a harsh, bumpy ride.

Evan White found himself in this exact situation with his 2018 Toyota Tacoma. After outfitting it with a heavily built-out Alley-Cat canopy camper, the constant weight took its toll. Good thing he discovered RoadActive Suspension (RAS).

The Search for a Simple Fix

Facing a rough ride and maxed-out suspension, Evan considered his options. He looked into getting new, heavy-duty leaf springs or installing an airbag system. “I’d also seen some people put airbags, which just seemed like a little more work than I wanted to deal with… there’s just more potential for leaks, and it’s a much more involved installation,” he said.

Evan eventually learned about RoadActive Suspension springs from a friend with a similar setup and decided to give the helper springs a try. He described the product as a no-brainer. “You don’t have to pay anyone to install them, I don’t have to remove the leaf springs, I’m not rebuilding anything,” he commented.

An Absolute Game Changer

The results were immediate and impressive. The RoadActive Suspension springs lifted the sagging rear of his Tacoma by about an inch, giving him a “solid inch and a half over the bump stops.” After putting a couple hundred miles on the new setup, including daily driving and some off-roading, Evan was sold on the improvement.

“This thing just really really improved the ride quality. This truck was getting rough to ride on,” he said. After just a week of testing, he called the new springs an “absolute game changer for the rig.”

RoadActive Suspension Springs

For any truck owner who has loaded up their rig with a camper or heavy gear only to find their leaf springs flat and their ride quality gone, this experience is a familiar one. It shows how a simple, bolt-on solution can make a huge difference, restoring the truck’s stance and bringing comfort back to the daily drive and weekend adventures.