leaf springs

mudjunkie · 09-23-2008, 02:57 PM

found a set of leaf springs off an 89 toyota 4x4 wondering if they will fit on my 96 there 49 inches from bolt to bolt mine asre 51 inches but i did notice that there may be some play in the shackles just enough to squeez them on ny opinion would be great

chris4x4 · 09-23-2008, 04:05 PM

Short answer, NO. You can "Make" them fit, but would you? They wont flex as much, with the added weight, they will ride horribly.

Janster · 09-23-2008, 07:12 PM

Exactly what Chris said...

Shackle *play* (as you call it) isn't something to take lightly. That play needs to be there for proper suspension movement & strength. It's a technical science to the design. Just don't ask me how to explain it, cuz I couldn't.

You need to find the proper length leaf springs regardless of what the shackles are doing.

mudjunkie · 09-23-2008, 09:14 PM

thanks guys i was hoping they would just plop right in you know i guesss ill put up the cash and just do it right

09-23-2008, 02:57 PM	#1
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09-23-2008, 09:14 PM	#4
mudjunkie Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7995 Location: clearwater fl Posts: 184 96 tacoma sx lifted 1996 Regular Cab Manual 2.7 liter header,3 inch lift kit,beefed up suspension,topper,light kit,1 kicker 10 behind seat,surfboard racks and a shorter rack and pinion.	thanks guys i was hoping they would just plop right in you know i guesss ill put up the cash and just do it right __________________ toyota is the only truck for me

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