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Discussion in '5 Lug' started by alexmxman185, Mar 4, 2011.

  1. Mar 4, 2011 at 2:02 PM
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    alexmxman185 [OP] Keepin' it dirty in Texas

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    how many leaf springs does a 08 tacoma access cab have originally??? is it two or three?
     
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  2. Mar 4, 2011 at 2:09 PM
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    US stock is 2 plus the overload .
     
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  3. Mar 4, 2011 at 2:49 PM
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    so does this mean i have an extra leaf?

    photo (9).jpg
     
    alexmxman185, Mar 4, 2011
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  4. Mar 4, 2011 at 2:50 PM
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    yeap
     
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  5. Mar 4, 2011 at 2:52 PM
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    damnit :(

    guess that means i have a lift on the front end as well.....
     
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  6. Mar 4, 2011 at 3:03 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    Note that he is a 5-lug.

    Do 5-lugs have 3 factory leaves or 4?

    OP, your info under your username is incorrect. Prerunners are 6-lug, so you do not have prerunner.
     
    TexasTacoma37, Mar 4, 2011
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  7. Mar 4, 2011 at 8:36 PM
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    i understand i just haven't gotten around to changing it....
     
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  8. Mar 8, 2011 at 1:52 AM
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    All 5 lug trucks come with a 3 leaf pack from the factory.
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2012 at 6:17 PM
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    Hi guys does anyone know if leaf springs from a 93 s10 longbed fit a 2003 tacoma crewcab thanks
     
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  10. Dec 29, 2012 at 6:56 PM
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    whats the specs on the leafs? eye to eye measurements? front eyelet to center pin? center pin to rear eyelet? arc amount?
     
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  11. Dec 31, 2012 at 6:28 AM
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    if you weld new hangers on, then yes.
     
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  12. Jan 5, 2013 at 11:21 PM
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    ^^ this
     
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