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Flattened leaf springs

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by boudain, Mar 25, 2018.

  1. Mar 25, 2018 at 6:54 PM
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    poseytaco

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    Tsb packs are no better than what you have. Upgrade your leafs and save yourself some time.
     
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  2. Mar 25, 2018 at 6:56 PM
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    Literally.... the TSB packs should come standard with a 2" AAL so they actually do something.
     
  3. Mar 25, 2018 at 8:32 PM
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    Awesome, was just wondering because i currently have a 2inch lift up front and it wont be changing for a little bit. Im not super expo really besides my softopper and maybe 100 extra pounds of gear. Would i still be able to get the dakar pack and not have it look weird? Would i have to order the light duty pack?
     
  4. Mar 25, 2018 at 8:36 PM
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    @boudain what part of Texas are you?
     
  5. Mar 25, 2018 at 8:43 PM
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    San Antonio area :cool:
     
  6. Mar 25, 2018 at 8:51 PM
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    Plan is to keep it forever and make it a trail rig, then get a 5.7 tundra as a daily driver and tow rig. t wont ever be a huge expo overland type thing.
     
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  7. Mar 25, 2018 at 8:54 PM
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    Come on up to the Jambo and have some fun
     
  8. Mar 25, 2018 at 8:55 PM
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    Hah, I'd love to but it's not in the cards for this year. Aiming for next year as my first Jambo. Hopefully I'll have new leafs by then ;)
     
  9. Mar 25, 2018 at 9:49 PM
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    Come on out after, we do some trips there and other places. Really you just need skids and sliders. There are plenty of bypasses
     
  10. Mar 26, 2018 at 4:04 AM
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    Sliders are definitely planned. Skids too.

    I’ll have to plan a trip. For a six+ hour ride from down here that’s a commitment
     
  11. Mar 26, 2018 at 5:39 AM
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    Mine has 3 leads plus an overload and I think 4 clips. But mines a SR5 2.7
     
  12. Mar 26, 2018 at 6:12 AM
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  13. Mar 26, 2018 at 10:09 AM
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    3-4 inches of lift over stock is WAY too much for me, what do you know about the Icon leaf pack, not the Icon AAl.

    I have the exact same situation as the OP and am looking for a solution without alot of lift and thats why I'm looking at the Icon stack because they advertise it as though you can remove or add a leaf to get the height you want, I assume that might be the same for your packs what do you think?
     
  14. Mar 26, 2018 at 10:58 AM
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    Cool, thanks. I have a topper on my taco and about 200 pounds of random crap I always haul around in the box. Right now the rear is level to slightly lower than the front and I don't know how much height I lost, the front is stock suspension, never been touched. I could easily go up 3 inches in the rear from where I'm at now and be fine but 3 inches up from stock height may be way too much. I'm not looking to "lift" my truck but some is ok to get what I need.
     
  15. Mar 26, 2018 at 11:23 AM
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    Man that’s a pretty pronounced rake. I can imagine it looking pretty close to level loaded down but that’s a bit more than I need right now. Don’t have any lift on and I don’t want to lift unless absolutely necessary. Maybe AAL would be better for now
     
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  16. Mar 26, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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    I think i am in the same boat a smany, just want stock height, maybe a hair more, and want it to stay there.

    Main reason i quoted your thread is just this weekend i was thinking of starting a thread dedicated to stock suspension heights. You measure from the center of the wheels to the fender directly above it. It would be helpful for many to see where they are currently and if theres any sag
     
  17. Mar 26, 2018 at 11:59 AM
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    Yea, ugg, thats way too high and not for me. What if I took a leaf out like the Icon stack says you can do? Or maybe guys like me are better off with an aal.
     
  18. Mar 26, 2018 at 4:26 PM
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    Unsure about the 2.7 trucks. If you have 4 leafs and the clips are placed evenly you should be alright. TIS shows no TSB's regarding leaf springs or packs and them being weak or anything. Just a TSb about a squeak during flexing of the pack.
     
  19. Mar 26, 2018 at 4:52 PM
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    Mine do not squeak so I'm good. Thanks man!
     
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    Well if they ever do, hit up the dealership! And no problem man.
     

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