Can I get heavier leaf springs and keep everything else stock?

Sorry if this is a stupid question, tried doing my own searching but didn't come up with anything, probably for good reason.

Can I just get heavier leaf springs to support my bed rack, rtt, awning, decked drawer+gear(500lbs+) and keep my stock shock/struts? I keep everything on all the time and I just stick to forest roads, nothing serious. I don't want to spend $2k +installation at once, I would rather build over time if thats a possible avenue.

 

Yes, you can put a new leaf pack in to support the added weight.

 

You can also put air bags in

 

Add-A-Leaf

 

I forgot to mention heavy leaf springs that give 2" lift like Deavers and OME.

 

I just installed a set of Firestone Ride-Rite air springs on my stock 2011 prerunner. My reason was that my utility trailer was bottoming out my springs. So far, so good.

Install was a bit of a pain, but it was mostly self inflicted.

 

Whatever distance you lift the rear will be subtracted from your shocks' extension stroke. Idk what shocks you have on there, but they will likely fully extend very easily after lift. There are many budget friendly options for longer shocks. If you want to keep costs low, buy some stock shocks made for another vehicle that match the compressed and extended lengths you need. Don't forget to check that your bump stop will operate correctly after lift.