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Leaf spring recommendations

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by skee, May 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM.

  1. May 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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    I’ve recently been noticing my rear end bottoming out more and feeling squishier in general. My TSB-replaced oem springs have about 75k miles on them and I’ve pretty much had a consistent 350ish pound load in the back the whole time (commercial shell with built in storage box, tools, platform in the bed, etc) not to mention occasional hauling and towing on top of that. I have a
    $105 hellwig 550 EZ-550 helper spring kit
    hellwig 550 helper spring that’s been on there the whole time as well, but it just seems tired and the springs are definitely wavy.

    I’m hoping to maintain a slight rake without jacking up the rear end too much. I just installed some bilstein 5100’s in the rear that say they are good for up to a 0-1” lift and those have helped a little, but I also don’t want to lift more than that so I don’t damage the shocks or have to extend brake lines.

    Does anyone have any recommendations that would be around $500? Not looking to spend a ton. I have searched here and found a couple options like the General Spring HD, has anyone tried those? Thanks in advance!
     
    skee, May 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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  2. May 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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    I'm running those springs. They'll raise your back end more than stock, if you don't have a lot of weight on them. If you're not carrying extra weight you want the standard pack, not the HD (heavy duty) pack.
     
    SomeGuy_GRM, May 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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  3. May 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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    Did you need to get different shocks or extend brake lines? Any chance you have a photo of your truck with them installed? I will pretty much always have around 300+ lbs in the bed
     
    skee, May 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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  4. May 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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    hyrule_trd, May 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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  5. May 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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  6. May 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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    I don't have any good photos from before I put on the 3rd gen struts, which raised the front a little.
     
    SomeGuy_GRM, May 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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  7. May 16, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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    Thats alright I have third gen struts from a 2016 installed as well
     
    skee, May 16, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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