Broken Leafs

fordrngr · 03-22-2007, 09:13 PM

I'm a Ford guy at heart but I'm trying to help my dad with his 96 Tacoma Extended cab 4x4. It has the 2.7L 4 cyl. a 5 speed manual trans. and a manual transfer case. In the past 11 years he has broken 2 pairs of leaf springs. I have no idea what he has been hauling but at 350 and 550 each from the dealer it's getting to be an expensive habit.

So does anyone know if there is an aftermarket company that makes springs for a stock ride height or if the TRD springs from a later model are any better? If the TRD springs are better does anything have to be modified?

Thanks in advance.
Bill

2003greenbean · 03-23-2007, 06:11 AM

i think the trd springs just have a helper sping that is the diff but not sure

MarkC · 03-23-2007, 09:19 AM

JCW or Pro comp. about $150 for each side.... I'm about to switch mine out to

fordrngr · 03-24-2007, 03:46 PM

Ok thanks guys. I will look into JCW and Pro Comp.

Bill

03-22-2007, 09:13 PM	#1
fordrngr Junior Member Joined: Mar 2007, #1122 Posts: 3	Broken Leafs I'm a Ford guy at heart but I'm trying to help my dad with his 96 Tacoma Extended cab 4x4. It has the 2.7L 4 cyl. a 5 speed manual trans. and a manual transfer case. In the past 11 years he has broken 2 pairs of leaf springs. I have no idea what he has been hauling but at 350 and 550 each from the dealer it's getting to be an expensive habit. So does anyone know if there is an aftermarket company that makes springs for a stock ride height or if the TRD springs from a later model are any better? If the TRD springs are better does anything have to be modified? Thanks in advance. Bill

03-23-2007, 06:11 AM	#2
2003greenbean Carolina Alliance Costal Div Joined: Jan 2007, #672 Location: socaste,sc Age: 26 Posts: 916 03 trd 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 cold air intake, step bars, custom grill, 3in lift,12 in audiobahn sub, 285/75/16 procomp tires, 20% tint,	i think the trd springs just have a helper sping that is the diff but not sure __________________

03-23-2007, 09:19 AM	#3
MarkC Carolina Alliance: Warheads On Foreheads Division Joined: Dec 2006, #511 Location: Kunsan AB, South Korea Age: 22 Posts: 201 99 4x4 SR5 1999 Access Cab Automatic 2.7L 2 inch spacer in the front, and homemade add a leaf in the rear, billet grille, bull bar	JCW or Pro comp. about $150 for each side.... I'm about to switch mine out to __________________ Getcha' Pull

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03-24-2007, 03:46 PM	#4
fordrngr Junior Member Joined: Mar 2007, #1122 Posts: 3	Ok thanks guys. I will look into JCW and Pro Comp. Bill