Dumb suspension question

JoeH · 11-04-2009, 05:03 AM

I'm looking for a way to get an inch or two of lift in the rear of my 93 extended cab truck (to match bj spacers up front). I've basically decided on a "soft ride" add a leaf, but I'm a bit confused on which one to buy.

There is a fabtech softride add a leaf (fts200) that I found, but it specifies that it was designed for 84-88 pickups. I'd be kind of surprised if the 84-88 springs are much different from my 93's, but I figured I better check first. Here's a link to the spings:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...&creative=9325

If someone could shed a bit of light on this for me, I would appreciate it a bunch!

Also, since I'm already wasting your time, I could use some advice on black d-window wheels. I'm assuming they're all similar quality, so I'll probably just get the cragars from summit since the shipping is reasonable. They're not absolute junk are they? I don't wheel the truck very hard... mostly just use it for camping and canoeing

Thanks guys!

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Ardent · 11-04-2009, 06:40 AM

The earlier trucks had shorter springs. When I ordered my lift, they sent me the springs for the 84-88 and they were about 6" too short length wise.

I have the cheapest black steelies from 4Wheelparts. I think they were around $55 each and they've held up pretty well. And at that price, it's no big deal if I destroy one.

JoeH · 11-04-2009, 07:27 AM

Gotcha...

So can anyone recommend one of the soft, thin add-a-leaf kits that will fit the 89-95 trucks? I hear that rancho has one, but i can't find my application...

yoder519 · 11-04-2009, 07:43 AM

check out topguncustomz.com thats where i got mine from

here ya go http://topguncustomz.com/Store/products.php?S_ID=136

wow there kinda expensive now. they was about 50 bucks when i got mine about a yr ago

JoeH · 11-04-2009, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoder519

check out topguncustomz.com thats where i got mine from

here ya go http://topguncustomz.com/Store/products.php?S_ID=136

wow there kinda expensive now. they was about 50 bucks when i got mine about a yr ago

2" 01-04 Toyota Tundra Rear SoftRide Add-a-leafs $82.00
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2" 79-88 Toyota Pickup Rear SoftRide Add-a-leafs $86.00
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2" 85-89 Toyota 4Runner Rear Heavy Duty Add-a-leafs $86.00
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2" 89-95 Toyota Pickup Rear Heavy Duty Add-a-leafs $86.00
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2" 95.5-04 Toyota Tacoma Rear SoftRide Add-a-leafs $82.00

Thank you for the link, but unfortunately, No softride listed for 89-95...

Is thsi something that just isn't made?

yoder519 · 11-04-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeH

2" 01-04 Toyota Tundra Rear SoftRide Add-a-leafs $82.00
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2" 79-88 Toyota Pickup Rear SoftRide Add-a-leafs $86.00
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2" 85-89 Toyota 4Runner Rear Heavy Duty Add-a-leafs $86.00
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2" 89-95 Toyota Pickup Rear Heavy Duty Add-a-leafs $86.00
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2" 95.5-04 Toyota Tacoma Rear SoftRide Add-a-leafs $82.00

Thank you for the link, but unfortunately, No softride listed for 89-95...

Is thsi something that just isn't made?

ooooh sorry about that bud i forgot about that. now me personally, i have never heard of a softride AAL for 89-95 p/u. btu dotn hold that against me

11-04-2009, 06:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ardent Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 391	The earlier trucks had shorter springs. When I ordered my lift, they sent me the springs for the 84-88 and they were about 6" too short length wise. I have the cheapest black steelies from 4Wheelparts. I think they were around $55 each and they've held up pretty well. And at that price, it's no big deal if I destroy one. __________________ Nate 1993 3.0 Pickup - 4" lift, 33x10.50s BFG KM1s. 1995 4.5L FZJ80 - OME springs, Locked. Nitto Terra Graplers. Sold: 1993 3.0 4Runner - Fj80 Coils, 1.5" BJ Spacers 1987 2.4 4Runner / SAS'd / Got it Running!/ Project truck... Just bought my FZJ80...

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yoder519 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 1,005	check out topguncustomz.com thats where i got mine from here ya go http://topguncustomz.com/Store/products.php?S_ID=136 wow there kinda expensive now. they was about 50 bucks when i got mine about a yr ago __________________ Sold&Missed 95 Yota pu 22RE/33x12.50 Maxxis Buckshot Mudders/TG Sliders/4Crawler 2in BL//TG Diff Breather/Herculined Floorboard/Magnaflow Hi-Flow Cat/2.25" Exhaust/Glasspack/Procomp black steelies/Procomp shocks/Superlift 2" AALs/4 Crawler 1.5" BJers 1998 Dodge Cummins 24V 4x4 5spd/Quad Arenaline/4in Exhaust/6in Tip/AFE Intake Last edited by yoder519; 11-04-2009 at 07:46 AM.

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11-04-2009, 07:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
JoeH Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5	Gotcha... So can anyone recommend one of the soft, thin add-a-leaf kits that will fit the 89-95 trucks? I hear that rancho has one, but i can't find my application...