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2 or 3 rear springs?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jeratbp, Mar 12, 2012.

  1. Mar 12, 2012 at 9:42 AM
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    I have a 2008 4x4 Tacoma. Should I have 2 or 3 springs in the back? There are currently 2, and the bracket has the space for a 3rd.
     
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  2. Mar 12, 2012 at 9:43 AM
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    theres only 2 leaf springs? hrm. that seems low but ive never messed with a second gen.

    sub'd/
     
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  3. Mar 12, 2012 at 9:43 AM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    2 plus the overload is the US stock pack
     
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  4. Mar 12, 2012 at 10:04 AM
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    x2, hopefully the overload is still in place!
     
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  5. Mar 12, 2012 at 10:08 AM
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    X3, I assume you bought the truck used OP?
     
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  6. Mar 12, 2012 at 10:09 AM
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    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    some of this, a little of that
    got a pic?
     
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  7. Mar 12, 2012 at 10:42 AM
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    I did buy the truck used, last Monday. I have an appointment to take it in next Monday for two other issues, and wanted to be sure I have the right info.
     
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  8. Mar 12, 2012 at 10:44 AM
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    Ya a pic would help, if you can post one up, so we can make sure we tell you the right thing your looking at.
     
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  9. Mar 12, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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  10. Mar 12, 2012 at 5:16 PM
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    There should be a thick overload leaf below those 2 leafs.
     
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  11. Mar 12, 2012 at 5:22 PM
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    Ya I think I see the overload just poking past the tire. I think your good OP.
     
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  12. Mar 12, 2012 at 7:31 PM
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    actually, there "should" be 9 :rolleyes:
     
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    Toy Yoda gotta make sure Youtube comes down to tape this

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