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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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Lifiting my truck

Well my spring on my 84 truck are now flat no bow ow smile to them at all. my question is, there are kits that supply front leaf springs and blocks for the rears... would this be ok or should pay the extra 200 and get the rear leaf springs as well, i just want springs that wont require cutting or welding of anything that will bolt into the stock spring set up, And Recomendations, or advice is a GREATLY appreciate asset
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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whatever you do, don't use any blocks.

use all leaf springs.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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i agree, blocks are not a good way to go. most off road sites sell toyota springs that are very large and require hanger modification. but there are some sites that sell stock toyota springs brand new. one i found was FATBOBSGARAGE. but there are others
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 05:52 AM
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Those leaf springs were always flat.

If it rides bad try new shocks.

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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 07:05 AM
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yea fatbobs sells a 3" lift kit with front and rear springs and shocks included for around 470 but shipping is over 100 i found the same kit on ebay for about 470 shipped to the door
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 07:14 AM
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Not trying to sell you anything as I don't sell a bolt on kit for your truck, but I've personally seen that kit and rode in rhe truck and it's about $450 overpriced for what you get parts quality and ride quality wise. You will be extremely disappointed.

You can't even buy good leaf springs or a good set of shocks, much less a good quality of both for that amount of money. Don't fool yourself.

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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 07:27 AM
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I've only seen the 4runner guys do it but can you do a zuk mod on a pickup? I don't know if they're different? Here's a good how to thread. I know you said that you didn't want any cutting. I've seen some people find springs with a bigger diameter that fit over the bumpstop on the frame.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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i've used these guys before for u-bolts. top quality stuff for a good price. they sell all sorts of stuff, including leaf springs for yotas
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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well what would you guys recommend? wab what would you suggest ?
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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What do you want to do? What's the desired result? Realistically.

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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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im looking for a smoother ride, and maybe 1-2 inches of lift? not having to wonder if im gonna snap or break anything when i romp on it.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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OME. Search for "Barney"

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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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call me a retard i dont understand what you mean
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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Retard.

OME = Old Man Emu

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f198...barney-188749/

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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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http://www.4by4connection.com/4runpicallle.html

OME Springs look right?
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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those are them - and they're on sale! make sure you order all the necessary stuff besides just the leafs themselves - bushing kit, new ubolts, possibly new shackles and shocks. truck should ride pretty nice after.
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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Suspension Lift Kits

So the ones ive seen are Rough country, Procomp, OME, and tuff country

Im wondering which one i should get and which one to Avoid all together, im asking if there are any other to look into and what you can tell me abouteach one why avoid it ? why choose it? ups and downs of each one

i want 1-3 inches of lift suspension only, 1984 toyota pickup

Thanks for all input

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