add-a-leaf vs. all new leaf springs

clayton707 · 02-08-2013, 11:18 AM

i want to give my truck a 2" lift and need an economical way to do it. im not gonna use spacers because that just sounds wrong. i have a 99' tacoma and recently way overloaded it with gatoraid (funny storry) and need some more beef in my rear springs. im gonna do the front with springs an shocks from arb. any advice?thanks

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irab88 · 02-08-2013, 11:52 AM

add-a-leafs are cheap, but they bring the suck
replacements are not cheap, but they ride nicely

you could also make a "bastard pack" using leaves from other spring packs, giving you a custom leaf pack. not too hard, just need some clamps and jacks

clayton707 · 02-08-2013, 12:35 PM

would that be like springs form another vehicle?p

INFINITY · 02-08-2013, 01:59 PM

zuk coil it

irab88 · 02-08-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by clayton707

would that be like springs form another vehicle?p

yeah. notice how each set of leaf springs is a whole bunch of individual leaves? well, find some that are the same width and re-stack a new set of leaf springs to give the lift and softness you want

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Originally Posted by INFINITY

zuk coil it

that's a good suggestion. clayton: search for the "zuk mod"

clayton707 · 02-08-2013, 05:48 PM

Will do thanks!

Mr Duke · 02-08-2013, 06:12 PM

These are all great suggestions..but if you have the funds, I'd suggest all new springs, shackles, and shocks. Old Man Emu, All Pro, WABFAB all offer nice kits. Of course, if that's what you're looking for!

clayton707 · 02-08-2013, 09:24 PM

the zuk mod looks a little sketch. I would want to put seats for thesprings in first. I'm leaning toward adding some old leafs

tantacoma · 02-08-2013, 09:51 PM

If you go with leaves from other vehicles, be aware of the width.
Toy leaves (2.36") are narrower by a bit than Chevy and Ford (2.5"). If you mix in Chevy leaves, then the toy u-bolts will not fit over the new leaves.
Mazda pickups have 2.36" leaves. Not sure about the Wagoneer leaves.
Those old Wagoneers, had 7-leaf packs UP FRONT!!

If your rear mains are worn out ( look like this : ~ ), then go with a whole new leaf pack (with the center pin in the same location, of course).

clayton707 · 02-08-2013, 10:01 PM

thanks for the tip. mine aren't worn out yet but throwing some more beef in there would make them last longer I presume. Now just the trouble of finding a pick-n-pull :/

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irab88 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (2) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Occupation: Classified Mileage: 207K Posts: 5,723	add-a-leafs are cheap, but they bring the suck replacements are not cheap, but they ride nicely you could also make a "bastard pack" using leaves from other spring packs, giving you a custom leaf pack. not too hard, just need some clamps and jacks __________________ --Ian I'm not going slow; I'm just enjoying the trail... 93 PickUp DLX, 22RE-C, 4x4 Build Thread: the Red Rover \|Last »\| 135 R151F, 2.28 & 4.7 ╠╬╣ 24R LL4 RADesigns Shifters ║║║ HH2 (my trailer build) (my boat build)

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INFINITY Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Show Low, AZ Posts: 965	zuk coil it __________________ -1980 toyota 4x4 - 7MGTE swap, http://www.yotatech.com/f161/7mgte-m...o-80-a-231866/, G54, dual 2.28/4.7 marlin geared cases, yukon 4.88s, lockright in rear, 235/85/16 bfg M/T tires, 03 taco wheels, onboard air, 9.5 XP Warn -94 xcab 3.4L, marlin 2100lb clutch, SAS, arb/lockright, 5.29s, 4" lift, marlin 4.7 gear t-case, dual speed ford e-fan, XRC8, dual zuk mod using TJ springs -81 4x4 short bed--preparing to build -68 fj55--preparing to build <---yes, that is victory blood!

02-08-2013, 06:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mr Duke Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 205	These are all great suggestions..but if you have the funds, I'd suggest all new springs, shackles, and shocks. Old Man Emu, All Pro, WABFAB all offer nice kits. Of course, if that's what you're looking for! __________________ Eric from Memphis, TN 1989 Toyota pickup Xtra stock...with plans!

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02-08-2013, 12:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
clayton707 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: concord califorina Posts: 36	would that be like springs form another vehicle?p

02-08-2013, 05:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
clayton707 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: concord califorina Posts: 36	Will do thanks!

02-08-2013, 09:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
clayton707 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: concord califorina Posts: 36	the zuk mod looks a little sketch. I would want to put seats for thesprings in first. I'm leaning toward adding some old leafs

02-08-2013, 09:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
tantacoma Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 42	If you go with leaves from other vehicles, be aware of the width. Toy leaves (2.36") are narrower by a bit than Chevy and Ford (2.5"). If you mix in Chevy leaves, then the toy u-bolts will not fit over the new leaves. Mazda pickups have 2.36" leaves. Not sure about the Wagoneer leaves. Those old Wagoneers, had 7-leaf packs UP FRONT!! If your rear mains are worn out ( look like this : ~ ), then go with a whole new leaf pack (with the center pin in the same location, of course).

02-08-2013, 10:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
clayton707 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: concord califorina Posts: 36	thanks for the tip. mine aren't worn out yet but throwing some more beef in there would make them last longer I presume. Now just the trouble of finding a pick-n-pull :/

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