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Tacoma: Rear Leaf Springs question>
We had some stuff in the bed of the 97 Taco today, and the half bald 265/70R16 tires were rubbing....WTF? WHen there is nothing in the bed, the truck is almost perfectly level (rear about 1/4-1/2 lower)..but the leaves are also perfectly straight...With any weight, they are reversely bent..
Where can I get new stock height or 1" lift leaves? Should I do the shocks too? Should I do shocks at all 4 corners or is just doing the rear fine? How hard is the install? Any instructions?
Where can I get new stock height or 1" lift leaves? Should I do the shocks too? Should I do shocks at all 4 corners or is just doing the rear fine? How hard is the install? Any instructions?
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If you have the $$$ you can get custom leaf packs like Deaver, Alcan or even Donohoes. Or you can do AALs and regain some of the lift back. As for shocks I would do all 4.
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Alcan or Deaver will run you between $500-$700 depending on the setup you want. As for the 'Hoes you can goto www.performanceproducts.com and get prices there. But I would recommend contacting Jason at www.demello-offroad.com . He's a really cool guy and will answer any and all questions you have about what you need and want for your suspension. He's located in the OC in Cali.
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You could look into a local spring shop. (I.E. Here I have Hagerstown Spring Works). Ask them about having the springs re-arched, or how much a new set would be. Might be cheaper for you if you don't have the money right now.
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I had that problem with mine, although I was forced into a repair situation due to an overly large amount of pressure treated lumber, I was looking for the same setup, stock height maybe one inch of lift and higher capacity. I found it at Wheelers Off-Road.
http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/tacoleafs.htm
I used the 5 leaf pack and the rough country shocks they offer and due to a lack of funds left the front stock, now they offer a matching front setup that will soon become mine. Although now I want more lift so I may look into a spacer setup...hope that helps.
http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/tacoleafs.htm
I used the 5 leaf pack and the rough country shocks they offer and due to a lack of funds left the front stock, now they offer a matching front setup that will soon become mine. Although now I want more lift so I may look into a spacer setup...hope that helps.
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I have no pics of the install but all I can say is SOAK THE BOLTS IN ADVANCE, then soak them some more, I ended up cutting mine off when my substantial 230lbs jumping on a breaker bar failed to loosen them after about an hour...
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