Tacoma Spring refurbishing

One thing to remember when you dump the overload you will lose about 1/2" in height (thickness of overload).

 

That's what I was trying to imagine with trying to get my height, looking at 2 chevy springs and no overload, possibly putting me at 2ish. But after combing the thread a little more it seems that just keeping the overload and adding 1 will give me close to 1.5-2, which I want.

Still debating though, not worried about keeping the overload cause I tow once every 2 years or so and its not heavy-heavy stuff. Really want an extra 3-400lb payload without shooting me up 3-4".

 

Just remember. More arch, more lift. Look for some thick flatter springs to make yours out of, like a 3 leaf from a 4x4 2500.

 

Definitely going to try and find some donors. I'm in northern new jersey(not by choice), and doesn't seem to be a lot of junk yards around. Hopefully my frame gets replaced so I can work with new 3 leaf toyota leafs. Looking to add more towing and about 2" of lift. Recommendations? I'm thinking two thicker ones per side and remove overload

 

Depending how heavy & how often you tow , if it's a fair amount I'd leave it in

 

Its usually only like 1000 lbs, or a couple quads and one in the bed. I just figure it'd be better to have more leafs so they don't sag as much over time or squat. I hate when I tow and it squats.

Recommendations for what leafs to use? 2.25" lift about wanted

 

Hey MTOP. I used to live in north jersey.
Try pinebrook junkyard in pinebrook (e hanover/caldwell area) off rt 46.

 

Thanks, I'll look. Found some others, not many and most in sketchy areas. Found a GI salvage in pine brook, NJ

 

i just finished taking apart my donor packs and cleaning up a pair of the leafs. i wanted to double check and ask if there was any advantage to using a certain leaf? my donors were main/leaf/leaf/OL. i'm really hoping one leaf on each side of the taco will result in the lift i'm looking for, so i just yanked the middle leaf out of the donors. here's a pic after the flap wheel:

 

So i have the 2+1 pack now. I removed the over load spring and added the Icon AAL pack. I installed my front stuff and have to much bro lean. I had to add a 1" block to level out the truck. What leaf can I add that would give me a 1" lift so i can remove the block?

 

Recommendations for what leafs to use? 2.25" lift about wanted

 

^^^honestly, the previous 132 pages will answer EVERY single question imaginable regarding rear leaf builds(just sift through a little sand). I had to dedicate 3 hours and a pot of coffee to do so but the result exceeded my expectations. I have been in other trucks equipped with other popular leaf packs and i would choose OMD's refurbs all day, hands down. The ingenuity, simplicity, economical $, ride and longevity of OMD's concept of rebulding stock leaf springs is brilliant. Plus, Doug's a heck of a stand-up dude! Thanks again brotha!

 

I'll have to read, since you have, if you recall the answer to my question, that'd be much appreciated.

 

how much are these junk yard donor packs costing? Just asking because I've been looking at craigslist for mine lol.

 

I'd do 2 leafs per side, dump the overload.
Preferably leafs from a 1500, but leafs from a 2500 would work.

 

Thanks 95Taco! I figured u didn't want your name on here

 

IIRC, it was like ~$125 for both leaf sets is good

 

Not a problem
You can call me Jake, or Christine.
Whichever you prefer.

 

Ok, cooool

 

Maybe you guys can help me in here....

This question kinda pertains to rebuilding spring packs.

I have non TSB springs on my '11 and a Wheeler's 3 leaf add a leaf and I still want to another get another inch out of the spring pack. Would I be better off finding a junkyard spring pack and breaking it down or adding a new single add a leaf to each side?