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Found out leaf broke while installing 5100,what should i do

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by westly7, Oct 1, 2016.

  1. Oct 1, 2016 at 6:55 PM
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    westly7

    westly7 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Installing bilstein 5100 front and starting to take apart rear leaf found out my middle leaf broke and now im stuck with AAL's
    Option 1 find local spring shop (if any) and get replacement just the one that broke
    Option 2 buy leaf pack one side,will it be unbalance on my rear since just new one has alot of pressure?
    Option 3 buy lifted leaf pack,but my bilstein 5100 with stock springs only 2.5" lift while the smallest pack i saw on 4wheelparts is 3.5 lift
    I dont wheel or play mud at all just work 45min one way

    Truck is 96 taco 4x4 6cyl
    Im open to any suggestions thanks in advance
     
  2. Oct 1, 2016 at 7:39 PM
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    chiefcrunchy

    chiefcrunchy Well-Known Member

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    5100s, 885s, deaver AAL, Waiting impatiently to install Demello front bumper, Mobtown sliders & skids, and safari snorkel.
    Option 4, junkyard?
     
  3. Oct 1, 2016 at 7:40 PM
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    westly7

    westly7 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    4 junkyard here none of them have tacoma
     
  4. Oct 3, 2016 at 2:25 PM
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    TexAggie

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    This! Best option in your situation.
     
  6. Oct 3, 2016 at 2:35 PM
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    and yes you need 95-97 specific leafs if you havent already found out.
     
  7. Oct 3, 2016 at 3:22 PM
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  8. Oct 3, 2016 at 3:55 PM
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    keakar

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    whatever you do, replace them as a set. not to mention, if one broke then the other one might be about to break as well.

    springs flatten over time so if you go used, then get both so they sit level, otherwise it will have a permanent lean to it

    I second the general spring new HD leaf spring option (the 2wd prerunners and 4wd use the same leafs)


    http://www.generalspringkc.com/product_p/90-173hd.htm
     
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