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Best leaf springs?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by YotaKid62, Jan 5, 2012.

  1. Jan 5, 2012 at 2:10 PM
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    YotaKid62

    YotaKid62 [OP] Dirty mall crawler

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    Hey everyone, so my stock leaf springs are pretty much flat and I'm lookin for a better ride. The local yota dealer told me i need over load springs since I put on the lift kit. I dont know if I should just get an add-a-leaf, air bags, or just buy bigger leaf packs. I'm afraid that if I do that My Ride will be too stiff. What's my best option? already have almost new skyjacker nitro shocks so those are good.
     
  2. Jan 5, 2012 at 2:23 PM
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    pittim

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    if your springs are flat, dont get an aal. it wont help.

    cant go wrong with alcans or deavers, but they're $$$. quite a few on here have the wheelers pack and like them, they're made by alcan.

    ill probably get dakars though.
     
  3. Jan 5, 2012 at 2:25 PM
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    carcharias

    carcharias Giggiddy what what

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    I love my new Dakars. People said they were stiff, but definitely aren't to me. Rides better than the TSB.
     
  4. Jan 5, 2012 at 2:25 PM
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    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    I have the wheelers 5 pack, working good so far.
     
  5. Jan 5, 2012 at 3:16 PM
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    Snowman

    Snowman I have a problem for your solution…

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    I have Dakars too, no complaints
     
  6. Jan 5, 2012 at 4:35 PM
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    I also have Dakars, with the AAL. They are built quite flat, so the ride is still good. Love mine so far.
     
  7. Jan 5, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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    RattleTractor

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    Emu Dakar, like everybody else said. I've had them on both of my trucks and I love them.
     
  8. Jan 5, 2012 at 5:53 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Another happy Dakar customer here
     
  9. Jan 5, 2012 at 10:03 PM
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    Well,sounds like Dakars It is, soon as I get some extra $$$
     
  10. Jan 5, 2012 at 10:03 PM
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    Go to a local Spring shop and have built exactly what you want. It will be cheaper, better and installed
     
  12. Jan 5, 2012 at 10:24 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Better how ?
     
  13. Jan 5, 2012 at 10:28 PM
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    built to exact specs, i know some local guys who have custom spring packs and they love them, but cost a pretty penny at that
     
  14. Jan 5, 2012 at 10:31 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    He said " cheaper , better , installed "
     
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  15. Jan 5, 2012 at 10:36 PM
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    +1 for Dakars. Enjoying my set.
     
  16. Jan 6, 2012 at 1:02 AM
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    Blackdawg

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    I have wheelers 5 pack plus the wheelers aal in it(6 pack :p) rides great. But if i didn't have a 96 i woulda gotten allpro expo leafs.
     
  17. Jan 6, 2012 at 5:36 AM
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    nofords08,

    Be sure you are figuring the total cost when comparing custom spring shop built leaf spring pack, to an aftermarket leaf spring pack: shipping, U-bolts, bushings, shims, alignment and installation.

    Shipping can run from $100-200.
     
  18. Jan 6, 2012 at 5:41 AM
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    Uhm my all pro expo pack was 385 bucks. I've seen custom spring packs go for more than that...not sure what point your trying to make?
     
  19. Jan 6, 2012 at 6:49 AM
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    Alcan or Deaver. I run alcan's and no complaints so far. Both are kind of pricey but can't go wrong with either.
     
  20. Jan 6, 2012 at 6:57 AM
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    nofords08,

    A spring shop will give a quote for installed price, this includes U-bolts and anything else you need. Plus they are installing and aligning your springs.

    Does your $385 include U-bolts, shipping and all other expenses and parts needed?
     

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