Group Buy: APRIL 22 DEADLINE Wheelers Offroad 1st Gen Leaf Replacement

please tell me these come with bushings and that i dont have to buy a set.........i was under the assumption that they came with the leaf springs.

 

The bushings are included but are in a separate bag in the box.

 

ok thank god

 

got my km2 and in the process of waiting for my springs, wheel locks and trying to balance these large mothers......

 

what size?

 

285/75/16

 

Nice. Im getting 255/85-16 cooper discoverer s/t's

 

well i already had 33s (285s) and they still don't rub, but they are very close to the back now, maybe a mm.

 

Hey, kids, if you haven't already seen it, or haven't already done this before, this is a pretty thorough suspension write up from jdmcq. Includes front and back:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/55486-1st-gen-suspension-install.html

 

Heya, I just stumbled across this in jdmcq's 1st gen suspension thread:

Pin relocation plates

http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new/detaproduct.php?id=80

 

Oh man, so am I going to have to order these? Or is it only if I plan on running bigger tires?

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...n-install.html

The guy that put this link together didn't use Pin relocation plates, and I thought his Leaf Springs were bigger.

 

If i put those plates on they would move it 3/4", so it would end up 3/8" back the other way and be too far forward.

 

Nooooooooooooooo. Steve o and quattrokiwi were discussing clearance issue with the much larger tires they will be using. It was meant only for them if it helps them out...

 

Yeah, I didn't examine too closely. It was late and I stumbled upon it...

Have you already done the pinch weld mod? That seems much more in line with your needs. And you have a forklift, so it should be easy ...

Check this out ( Steve o, you too):

http://www.expeditionswest.com/equipment/tacoma/bfg_mt_km.html

 

Thanks scocar. I will be doing the pinch weld mod and I guess Ill just see if the rear clears. If not, ill be getting those relocation plates.

 

Yep, I have the pinch weld done, just beat it over with a hammer.
Everything still clears, no rubbing anywhere, its just tighter in the back now.
The tires I have are Firestone Destinations, 285/75/16

edit:

Also I don't want to add another 3/8" height to the back with relocation plates, I already have a 1/4" rake and like it like that. 5/8" would be too much.

 

well here are some pics since I said I would post them. lol




and a random one of the truck, just so you know, this is with all the stock stuff. I'm still waiting on the shocks to ship (today!) then I can get this stuff installed.

 

As in this thread, I cannot remove my hanger pin bolt and am about to cut the mother off. Anyone know what size these bolts are so I can have my MIL pick some up for me. : ) NAPA may know as well but I'm asking here first. Are the 1/2"?

EDIT - OK that was a newb question. I was just hoping to speed things up by sending my MIL to Tacoma Screw. But we cut the hanger pin bolts off the front of the springs as both sides were seized. One of my shackle pins was seized as well so I need to order new shackle sets as well. SO - note to you folks getting ready to dive in, you may want to snag new bolts and shackle sets if you haven't already done so. I'm up on jack stands for a few days until I can get my hands on new shackles.

Anyone have an opinion on the replacement hanger pin bolt in the front - the folks at Tacoma Screw had a bit of attitude and sent me home with course threaded metric replacements. The bolt we cut was fine threads. I assume with locktite and some torque it's a non issue but I'd love to know what you guys (and gal) think. The Tacoma Screw guy wanted to sell me the more expensive metric, didn't have fine thread and really didn't want to dance with me.

 

this was the reason i mentioned some may definitely wanna get new shoulder and shackle bolts. mine were seized up as well when i took it all apart.....had to cut the spring and wire brush bolts....then put antiseize on them. was really wishin i had bought new bolts then.