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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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super springs and leaf springs

Hello Everybody,
I am looking for some guidance...
I have a "97 Tacoma with tired stock leaf springs. I put on a set of Supersprings helper springs but they seem to be bumping the frame due to the exhausted leaf springs not providing the correct clearance.

My Question is: what would be the best after market leaf springs to compliment my new Supersprings to accommodate occasional heavy loads and a small cabover camper?

Any ideas are much appreciated!
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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do you have bump stops?
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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I removed the factory ones and installed the stop supplied with the Supersprings. I fear I dont have enough clearance on the front shackle of the Supersprings as it is practically touching the frame.

Thanks for replying
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 07:33 AM
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Are you wanting to with a lift or just back to stock ride height?
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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dont really want a lift but just want to have a heavier thab stock load capacity
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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Well most heavy load springs are gonna pick you up a little. But here's some you may want to check out. http://www.northwestoffroad.com/parts/2stage.php
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Well most heavy load springs are gonna pick you up a little. But here's some you may want to check out. http://www.northwestoffroad.com/parts/2stage.php
NWOR Springs are great quality, but they WILL lift your truck... The stock replacement Heavy Duty springs will probably raise the truck 1.5-2 inches until they settle then will stay with about 1-1.5 inch lift... They claim 3/4 inches of lift, but it's a bit more than that.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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that seems exactly what im looking for....thanks
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Dont forget air bags. Also a good fix for heavy loads, and you dont have to lift it, are get special springs. Most heavy load springs also ride rougher when the truck is empty.
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