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Old 09-07-2004, 04:15 AM
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Tips on changing rear leafs?

A friend of mine wants his 1999 4-cylinder Tacoma 4x4 to have a larger carrying capacity and is planning on changing the leaf springs. Problem is, he has the TRD package and the springs look upside down from my 2004 D-cab.

The springs make an upside down U. Anybody know if the swap to more conventional springs is possible and whether the TRD package has different mounting points, etc.?

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Like always, I searched first. Maybe I'm putting the wrong terms it.

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Originally Posted by 4RunnerFever
Like always, I searched first. Maybe I'm putting the wrong terms it.

yo - little help please
I don't know what the TRD set-up looks like, pics would help. It sounds like it has the nuts to the u-bolts on top. I don't think that would make a difference in changing the spring pack. He may need longer u-bolts either way. Another option would be to find some air shocks to help out the rear when loaded down. I found some to fit my pickup and I love the adjustablity for different loads.
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