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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by GeorgiaCowboy, Oct 13, 2011.

  1. Oct 13, 2011 at 9:34 PM
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    I recently got a 1998 tacoma sr5 4x4. it is bone stock besides wheels. i do have a few questions. first, my truck sits low for a 4x4 i looked at the leaf spring and the bottom one is upside down is this stock? second, the tires i have on there are 235/75/15s are these stock size? and last i wasthinking bout a 2.5" leveling kit, will this clear 31/10.50? thanks for looking :):mudding:
     
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  2. Oct 13, 2011 at 9:39 PM
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    welcom. 31/10.5 will fit stock. do a 3" lift with 33/12.5/15 you will be way happier.
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2011 at 9:43 PM
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    X2 its the overload
     
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  4. Oct 13, 2011 at 9:47 PM
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    thanks for the replies i just dont see how i could fit 31s cause the 235s fill the wheel well pretty good ill post some pics tomorrow so you can see
     
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  5. Oct 13, 2011 at 10:17 PM
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    I think he means the overload spring that is upside down. But, its a 99, so the leafs are probably sagging anyways.

    Welcome to TW matthew, my 97 came stock with 31X10.5X15, so you should have no problem fitting them.
     
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  6. Oct 13, 2011 at 10:27 PM
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    Its just the over load leaf, its suppose to be like that.

    And yes 31'' will fit easy with a 2.5'' leveling kit. But i am willing to bet that means your looking a spacer lifts which suck fyi. Just cheap crap that you will regret getting later. I have 31s with hardly any lift at all and it was fine.

    Welcome!

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    :worthless:
     
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  7. Oct 14, 2011 at 9:13 PM
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    so today i checked the spare tire it is a 31/10.50 and i got some pics but cant figure out how to put them on here?
     
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  8. Oct 14, 2011 at 9:36 PM
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    Just buy 33x12.5s or face regrets and withdrawls of trucks looking sexier on 33s. SERIOUSLY.
     
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  9. Oct 17, 2011 at 8:48 PM
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    heres some pics
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  10. Oct 17, 2011 at 8:56 PM
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    It would help if you took pictures of the entire leaf pack (crawl under the truck and take picture from under driveline) and also park on level ground. The first pic scared me at first but then I saw how your truck was oriented in the last pic, you had some flex goin on... The bottom leaf is negatively arched for a reason, so no problems there. More pics..
     
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  11. Oct 17, 2011 at 9:22 PM
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    the first pic is on level ground... i just through the last in for craps and giggles.
     
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  12. Oct 18, 2011 at 1:47 PM
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    It's ok, you can say SHIT here

    If that's on level ground in pic 1, you got some serious sagging "frowny leaves"

    You're about to get about 2000 replies about how you should lift your truck and replace leaf packs and front coils... Might as well just get that credit card out now and get ready to drain your accounts haha.
     
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  13. Oct 18, 2011 at 3:17 PM
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    would an add-a-leaf help my problem?
     
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  14. Oct 18, 2011 at 3:18 PM
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    it'll help, but only postpone having to buy new leafs. Replacing leaf packs is pretty popular on our trucks..sadly..
     
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    yeah my buddy has the same problem we have the same trucks thanks for he warm welcomes and advice lovin this sight!
     
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