Leaf Springs are Twisted?, New Suspension Thoughts?

Hello TW. I was taking a look at my leaf spring setups after I got back from a pretty rough camping trip, and I noticed that they are no longer in line with each other and look haggard. I'm still new to the game on truck suspension, and I am wondering if any Regular Cab, 4x4 tacos have any recommendations for some camping setups.
I'm not looking to haul any trailers, just enough to daily drive on the freeway, and take it up some easy/med. camping areas.

 

It's totally normal for the leaf springs to become misaligned like that when you get the rear end flexy. Don't worry about it at all.

 

Your shocks look like they're a good 10 years overdue for replacement.

 

new knowledge for me! thanks!

 

I've owned it for 6 of those 10 years lol. it was due when I bought it, but I've been chasing a misfire in cylinder 1 since I bought it. it recently came out of the shop (for the 3rd time) and the misfire is nowhere to be seen. now I can focus on suspension!

 

Meh, knock them back in line with a hammer and check the u-bolt torque. No biggie

 

If you decide to replace them, I'd strongly suggest checking out Alcan springs. They're custom, made-to-order leafs, (pricey for sure) and I'm beyond pleased with mine. Went camping this past weekend for the first time since installing them, and loaded up about 400 lbs in the bed, plus towed my buddy's boat, and the rear end sat almost entirely level the whole time, and she rode like a dream on some pretty washed-out washboard roads. Despite that, they also ride great with a totally empty bed too.




*Gear was already unloaded in pic above, forgot to take a pic with it fully loaded.*

 

The misalignment isn't a problem.. but the inverse overload leaf sure is. Hows the ride feel? As stiff as a 3/4" thick steel plate?