are my leafs worn out???

MIKEMOKAS · 07-11-2007, 04:31 PM

hey guys.. i have a chance to get new leafs at a local junk yard... i was kinda thinking mine were worn and i wanted a second opinion.. thanks for any advice!

peace!

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Kaleb · 07-11-2007, 04:36 PM

Maybe if you showed us a picture of the entire truck so we can see how level it sits we could give you a better answer.

MIKEMOKAS · 07-11-2007, 04:41 PM

Kaleb · 07-11-2007, 04:43 PM

Yeah they do look a little worn out.

tortis · 07-11-2007, 04:51 PM

They have seen better days. I had mine re-arched, and they seem to be ok.

BluYot · 07-11-2007, 04:58 PM

Yuppers, they look like they're gettin' there. Mine were like that back in the spring and I got them re-arched and what a difference in ride! If you're in the states you might want to consider downey's....I could have but with duty and shipping to Canada it would have been crazy cash.

CyMoN · 07-11-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tortis

They have seen better days. I had mine re-arched, and they seem to be ok.

where do you go to get leafs re arched I don't even know what kind of shop to call for this.

tortis · 07-11-2007, 06:51 PM

I went to spring shop here in town. I cost about 175.00.

MIKEMOKAS · 07-11-2007, 07:21 PM

thanks for the help guys.. i can get the set at the junk yard for a hundred bucks.. but ill look into rearching before i spend any money..

peace

thook · 07-11-2007, 07:32 PM

Here's a lovely and inexpensive option....courtesy of ZUK (aka.."The Man with the Plan")

http://www.gearinstalls.com/dc.htm

I put some slightly used Jeep TJ coils on my vehicle. All I can say is..."Yep, it works...GOOOOD!" I'll have some pics fairly soon, but here's the thing about this alternative that I recently discovered. With 800lbs+ in the rear compartment of my '86 4rnr (whose leafs had already attained a negative arch before the coils) my leaf springs were flat and riding on the overload. BUT!!! I still had suspension because of the coils. Dual suspension, basically. I spent a total of $45 and this set up will last a very long time. And considering the weight I normally haul, longer than had I had them rearched.

So, just an option Mike. Your leafs are better than many I've seen.

Jay351 · 07-11-2007, 07:34 PM

looks like they are not totally riding on the overload springs yet, they are not too bad.

You could get them re-arched or get a long style add-a-leaf and prolong the life of them for a few more years..

MIKEMOKAS · 07-14-2007, 08:26 AM

thanks for all of the help guys!

CyMoN · 07-14-2007, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thook

Here's a lovely and inexpensive option....courtesy of ZUK (aka.."The Man with the Plan")

http://www.gearinstalls.com/dc.htm

I put some slightly used Jeep TJ coils on my vehicle. All I can say is..."Yep, it works...GOOOOD!" I'll have some pics fairly soon, but here's the thing about this alternative that I recently discovered. With 800lbs+ in the rear compartment of my '86 4rnr (whose leafs had already attained a negative arch before the coils) my leaf springs were flat and riding on the overload. BUT!!! I still had suspension because of the coils. Dual suspension, basically. I spent a total of $45 and this set up will last a very long time. And considering the weight I normally haul, longer than had I had them rearched.

So, just an option Mike. Your leafs are better than many I've seen.

I bought some helper coils like that at auto zone about 3 months ago and now the truck is starting to sag again.
also my rear is so friggan bouncy I am getting ready to cough over the $$$ to buy real 4 inch lift springs and dump the blocks that came with my truck.
the coils will lvl out your truck but it makes a very rough ride.

thook · 07-14-2007, 04:55 PM

Well, I guess it depends on what coils you get. I've loaded the hell out of mine evey week two-three times a week since I've had them installed. They've settled a tad, but it's still level.

I might add, it was rough until I added new shocks. Mine were already six years old and very abused.

neilan · 07-14-2007, 05:44 PM

why buy junkyard springs when they could be the same thing you already have? Spend your money more wisely and look into rearching or add a leafs

4bytruckin · 07-14-2007, 07:29 PM

i did the zuk mod with 3/4 ton dodge front springs. i will never need a rear sway bar. it is a nice stiff ride. but if u want to upgrade your springs go new, rearched or go for chevy 63's more load capacity and more flex

MIKEMOKAS · 07-15-2007, 10:48 AM

what are chevy 63's? 63 inches or year '63? and you say they are better than just getting another set of toyota leafs?

when you measure a leaf spring do you just measure straight eye to eye or do you follow the arch of the spring?

thanks

07-11-2007, 04:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kaleb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 635	Maybe if you showed us a picture of the entire truck so we can see how level it sits we could give you a better answer. __________________ MY BUILD

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MIKEMOKAS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NSB, FL. Posts: 260	__________________ My MYSPACE - You know you want to request me. '03 chevy S10 ZR2 SAS, D44 F/R 4:30's 35" MTZ's on MT Classic II's... '91 Pickup SR5 3.0L, 5-Speed, 4in ProComp, SOLD. <-- You Will Be Missed! 06.14.09 6:45pm. '91 4Runner SR5 3.0L, Auto, SOLD. <-- You Will Be Missed! 05.07.08 6:00pm.

07-11-2007, 04:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kaleb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 635	Yeah they do look a little worn out. __________________ MY BUILD

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tortis Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: shreveport, La Posts: 1,273	They have seen better days. I had mine re-arched, and they seem to be ok. __________________ 89 Truck X-tra Cab LCE Timing Chain 31'' Maxxis Buckshot 4.88's built by ZUK(the mind reader) Aussie Locker Front and Rear 63'' Chevy Springs Marlin HD Clutch Bilstein HD Shocks 2.5" Exhaust W/Dynomax Muffler 2-50 Watt Backup Lights

07-11-2007, 04:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
BluYot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 300	Yuppers, they look like they're gettin' there. Mine were like that back in the spring and I got them re-arched and what a difference in ride! If you're in the states you might want to consider downey's....I could have but with duty and shipping to Canada it would have been crazy cash. __________________ '91 Pickup 4x4 Xcab sadly sold :( Bike: 2007 Rocky Mountain Slayer 30

07-11-2007, 06:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
tortis Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: shreveport, La Posts: 1,273	I went to spring shop here in town. I cost about 175.00. __________________ 89 Truck X-tra Cab LCE Timing Chain 31'' Maxxis Buckshot 4.88's built by ZUK(the mind reader) Aussie Locker Front and Rear 63'' Chevy Springs Marlin HD Clutch Bilstein HD Shocks 2.5" Exhaust W/Dynomax Muffler 2-50 Watt Backup Lights

07-11-2007, 07:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
MIKEMOKAS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NSB, FL. Posts: 260	thanks for the help guys.. i can get the set at the junk yard for a hundred bucks.. but ill look into rearching before i spend any money.. peace __________________ My MYSPACE - You know you want to request me. '03 chevy S10 ZR2 SAS, D44 F/R 4:30's 35" MTZ's on MT Classic II's... '91 Pickup SR5 3.0L, 5-Speed, 4in ProComp, SOLD. <-- You Will Be Missed! 06.14.09 6:45pm. '91 4Runner SR5 3.0L, Auto, SOLD. <-- You Will Be Missed! 05.07.08 6:00pm.

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Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,647	looks like they are not totally riding on the overload springs yet, they are not too bad. You could get them re-arched or get a long style add-a-leaf and prolong the life of them for a few more years.. __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - SR5 - 4x4 - 250k \|2.25" catback w/ magnaflow cat + glasspack \| Weasy2k cams \| Aisin manual hubs \| Diff breather mod\| Marlin HD clutch \|3" BL \| es3000's \|2" AAL \|1.5" bj spacers \| ISR \| Alpine headunit \| 4" Infinity fronts/5" rears \| 4.88's \|Rear lockright \| 33x12.50" BFG M/T on 15x8" steelies \|Hella 500's \|4" reverse lights\| Grant GT \|idler arm brace\|hella E-codes\| Marlin armor \|SS IFS brace \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

07-14-2007, 08:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
MIKEMOKAS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NSB, FL. Posts: 260	thanks for all of the help guys! __________________ My MYSPACE - You know you want to request me. '03 chevy S10 ZR2 SAS, D44 F/R 4:30's 35" MTZ's on MT Classic II's... '91 Pickup SR5 3.0L, 5-Speed, 4in ProComp, SOLD. <-- You Will Be Missed! 06.14.09 6:45pm. '91 4Runner SR5 3.0L, Auto, SOLD. <-- You Will Be Missed! 05.07.08 6:00pm.

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neilan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Corvallis Oregon OSU Posts: 466	why buy junkyard springs when they could be the same thing you already have? Spend your money more wisely and look into rearching or add a leafs __________________ DD: 87 4runner SR5, 31's, rebuilt engine, intake, new head, new injectors, new afm, 2.25 exhuast, header etc... SOLD: TR: 81 sr5 pickup. 5.29's spool rear, detriot front, highsteer, 36 sx's, lifted, bobbed, cagged, 22r with header, 32/36, 261 cam, new head and rebuild. Residing in the PNW bham 360

07-14-2007, 07:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
4bytruckin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 168	i did the zuk mod with 3/4 ton dodge front springs. i will never need a rear sway bar. it is a nice stiff ride. but if u want to upgrade your springs go new, rearched or go for chevy 63's more load capacity and more flex

07-15-2007, 10:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
MIKEMOKAS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NSB, FL. Posts: 260	what are chevy 63's? 63 inches or year '63? and you say they are better than just getting another set of toyota leafs? when you measure a leaf spring do you just measure straight eye to eye or do you follow the arch of the spring? thanks __________________ My MYSPACE - You know you want to request me. '03 chevy S10 ZR2 SAS, D44 F/R 4:30's 35" MTZ's on MT Classic II's... '91 Pickup SR5 3.0L, 5-Speed, 4in ProComp, SOLD. <-- You Will Be Missed! 06.14.09 6:45pm. '91 4Runner SR5 3.0L, Auto, SOLD. <-- You Will Be Missed! 05.07.08 6:00pm.

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