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Old Dec 26, 2019 | 12:21 PM
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HELP Identifying Leaf Springs

I need help identifying the front leaf springs on,my truck. Bought this one already lifted and previous owner had very little info on it.
Now, one of the front leafs is broken and I need to replace it.
Problem is, I have no idea what it's off of.
Truck is an 86 with a SAS and an 85 front axle.
From hanger to hanger at full droop on the leafs is 44"
Total distance between center of leaf eyes (Following along top leaf at full droop) is 47")
The kicker is the center bolt is offset toward the front eye. This distance is about 21"

The front axle is kicked forward quite a bit and the Hoops have been welded accordingly facing slightly forward.

I can get spring all day that are the right length, but that offset to the center bolt is what is killing me.

I've looked all over these springs for some identifying mark or number and can't find one.
No idea where the lift kit came from or if it even is a kit and not some hodgepodge of homemade pieces.
Knowing the sort of work I've seen so far on this truck, it wouldn't surprise me.

Pics attached of broken leaf off of truck and good leaf still mounted.
If anyone knows what these are that info would be GREATLY appreciated.


And go easy on me. It's my first Yota and I'm still on a steep learning curve.

Distinctive holes at ends?


Distinctive

holes I was referring to

I've even pulled the center bolt and looked under the leafs on the bottom (which seem to be added after the fact). No marks or numbers.
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Old Dec 26, 2019 | 12:26 PM
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Springs are 2.5" wide. I think that makes them chevy? Seem to remember seeing that Yota springs are a bit narrower at like 2.3?
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Old Dec 31, 2019 | 03:53 PM
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Bumping this because I'm hoping someone will see it and know what these are.
Looks like maybe they are the rear springs off of something else?

Is there a common leaf that people use for the SAS conversions?

I need to get this thing back on the road ASAP so any info or places I can find info would be awesome.
I've emailed and called just about every company that makes springs or lift kits and they all say the same thing " I have ti have the Year Make and Model"

One place offered to make a "Custom" set for me, but says it will take 8-10 weeks and no refunds if they don't fit... so that's not an option.

Any Ideas?
Suggestions?
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Old Dec 31, 2019 | 05:27 PM
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They look like ruf (rear up front) springs. Which are common on toyota sas. Usually made up from a few packs of rear springs off a 4runner or pickup and are 48" long. Measure leafsprings eye to eye along the bottom of the spring. .




More leaf spring charts: http://tart.tscoreks.org/leaf-spring-chart/


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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 07:51 AM
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Dude, this is exactly what I needed.

Thank you.

From what I can tell, my front leafs are the same as the rears for 1984-88 Yotas.

Funny how none of the spring manufacturers I've been emailing had any of that info.

Thanks again.
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