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Helper Springs

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jamie R. Cherry, Dec 17, 2009.

  1. Dec 17, 2009 at 2:16 PM
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    Jamie R. Cherry

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    Just wondering what everyone thinks about helper springs? I'm thinking about purchasing some off ebay. Trying to remedy my leaf spring problem with out spending $1200.
     
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  2. Dec 17, 2009 at 5:57 PM
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    Brunes

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    Assuming that means your truck is out of warranty?? And you don't want to lift??
     
  3. Dec 17, 2009 at 8:27 PM
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    Asgard

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    Why not use Timbrens ?
     
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    Interesting, never heard of timbrens, kit for tacoma is 194.00...........

    Mike
     
  5. Dec 17, 2009 at 8:58 PM
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    Clelsdah

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  7. Dec 18, 2009 at 8:01 AM
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    Jamie R. Cherry

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    I'm looking at all options. Thanx
     
  8. Dec 18, 2009 at 8:05 AM
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    Zombie Runner

    Zombie Runner Are these black helicopters for me?

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    oil change...
    try the airlift. adjustable to your load
     
  9. Dec 18, 2009 at 8:58 AM
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    Check out Helwig. They make a leaf spring helper kit that mounts to your existing leaf pack. I had a set on my Titan and was very pleased with it.
     
  10. Dec 18, 2009 at 10:01 AM
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    Thanx for the heads up.
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  11. Dec 18, 2009 at 5:42 PM
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    travelingman

    travelingman What would Scooby do?

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    I just picked up a set at Autozone for 40.00. I'm putting them on in the next week or so.
     
  12. Dec 20, 2009 at 8:20 AM
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    Crooked Beat

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    Timbrens!!

    Simple to install- less than 10 minutes.
     
  13. Dec 20, 2009 at 10:56 AM
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    For those with the Timbrens, please give us some feedback on how you like them.

    mike
     

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