SAWS in front, what for the rear?
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SAWS in front, what for the rear?
So I'm (hopeing to be ) getting a pair of sway-away racerunners for my 97 tacoma. I will probably only adjust them for 1.5" of lift or so. I'm wondering what other taco owners have/would recomend for the rear? (I'm guessing shackles are the top tip, but we'll see).
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I just installed a set of SAW's on my 98 Tacoma and I am running an ADD-A-LEAF in the rear with some Bilstein 5100's. Suprisingly the ADD-A-LEAF rides very well. I was originally going to go with a shackle, but I do quite a bit of hauling, so I figured an add-a-leaf would be the best choice, as it increases your load carrying capacity. Like Humanoid said, new leaf packs are the way to go, but you cant go wrong with either an add-a-leaf or a shackle.
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what about the downeys
Anyone have any experience with the Downey replacement spring packs? They look like they are a much better deal, price-wise (than the deavers and alcans), and overall the company seems to have a very positive reputation. Plus, they;ve got the shackles that the kids like so much.
Anyone know of a Deaver hompage? Or is it pretty much all through Kartek, or other companies?
Anyone know of a Deaver hompage? Or is it pretty much all through Kartek, or other companies?
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For inexpensive complete spring replacements, I would recommend the OME (ARB product) over the Downey or NWOR packs. They ride great and they handle loads well.
With that being said, I like the Downey AAL. Don't forget to get longer rear shocks, the stock ones won't work. 5100 Bilsteins work very well.
demello-offroad.com or camburg.com for Deavers
aor4x4.com for Alcans
With that being said, I like the Downey AAL. Don't forget to get longer rear shocks, the stock ones won't work. 5100 Bilsteins work very well.
demello-offroad.com or camburg.com for Deavers
aor4x4.com for Alcans
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Originally Posted by calamaridog
For inexpensive complete spring replacements, I would recommend the OME (ARB product) over the Downey or NWOR packs. They ride great and they handle loads well.
With that being said, I like the Downey AAL. Don't forget to get longer rear shocks, the stock ones won't work. 5100 Bilsteins work very well.
demello-offroad.com or camburg.com for Deavers
aor4x4.com for Alcans
With that being said, I like the Downey AAL. Don't forget to get longer rear shocks, the stock ones won't work. 5100 Bilsteins work very well.
demello-offroad.com or camburg.com for Deavers
aor4x4.com for Alcans
Thanks again
Ian
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Originally Posted by UTKtacoma
I just installed a set of SAW's on my 98 Tacoma and I am running an ADD-A-LEAF in the rear with some Bilstein 5100's. Suprisingly the ADD-A-LEAF rides very well. I was originally going to go with a shackle, but I do quite a bit of hauling, so I figured an add-a-leaf would be the best choice, as it increases your load carrying capacity. Like Humanoid said, new leaf packs are the way to go, but you cant go wrong with either an add-a-leaf or a shackle.
Also, De-mello recommends either the 5100's or the 7100's if one has the dough-which model #7100 would I want? How much travel? Is the best deal just at the local auto-chain (western/zone/napa/whatever) or online?
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Originally Posted by calamaridog
For inexpensive complete spring replacements, I would recommend the OME (ARB product) over the Downey or NWOR packs. They ride great and they handle loads well.
With that being said, I like the Downey AAL. Don't forget to get longer rear shocks, the stock ones won't work. 5100 Bilsteins work very well.
demello-offroad.com or camburg.com for Deavers
aor4x4.com for Alcans
With that being said, I like the Downey AAL. Don't forget to get longer rear shocks, the stock ones won't work. 5100 Bilsteins work very well.
demello-offroad.com or camburg.com for Deavers
aor4x4.com for Alcans
I've been looking, and it seems that OME doesn't make a leaf pack for my tacoma (97)-I am gonna call Drive Train dot Com tomorrow and double check (maybe try and call ARB usa as well). In the mean time, does anyone have experience with the 5 leaf pack from wheelers offroad? A bit more than the Downey's, a bit less than Deavers (and probably a lot less than Alcaans).
I read a couple very negative reviews of the Downeys on TTORA, so maybe I will put them out of the running.
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Ian
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The 95-97's have shorter springs so you will need to do something different than OME. I would consider looking around locally and see if there is a reputable spring shop who can set you up. Worth checking the $ side of anyways.
There is also EATON springs in Detroit. They make lots of custom springs for older custom cars. http://www.eatonsprings.com/ You can call them for a price.
I have heard the NWOR springs are extremely stiff. Downey may be a better bet than NWOR, but I can't vouch for them.
Good luck!
There is also EATON springs in Detroit. They make lots of custom springs for older custom cars. http://www.eatonsprings.com/ You can call them for a price.
I have heard the NWOR springs are extremely stiff. Downey may be a better bet than NWOR, but I can't vouch for them.
Good luck!
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Yeah, I haven't heard much good about the Downey's, which is a bummer. I'm looking into the local thing. Also, I have a good friend who lives in Denver, who, if all else fails, will pick up a complete set from the Yota Yard there and bring them back to our mutual hometown in Ohio for thanksgiving.
Anyone have any experience with the wheelers offroad springs?
Anyone have any experience with the wheelers offroad springs?
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