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Leaf Springs shifting!

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by kodiakkid, Jul 22, 2012.

  1. Jul 22, 2012 at 10:55 PM
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    kodiakkid

    kodiakkid [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have the Toytec Ultimate Lift Kit which includes the rear 2.5 inch add a leaf. Ever since i installed the kit i noticed that the rear add a leafs on both sides seem to shift. I think it is normal for the leaf springs to shift, but the add a leaf springs shift so much that the friction pads that are installed on them to prevent squeaking cant do their job. This causes an extreme squeak every time i hit a small bump or even start or stop. What i have been doing is every couple of days as i notice the squeak gets to much to handle, i will take a hammer and nock the add a leafs back in line with the others and they will be good to go and won't squeak for a couple of days.
    My question is if anyone has had this issue before or has a solution. I know that toyota recommends U bolts be tightens to around 35lbs. I wonder if making them tighter will help keep my leaf springs in place! Any help would be great!
     
  2. Jul 22, 2012 at 10:58 PM
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    cshade

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    i may be wrong but i think toytec has a retainer clip for them

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  3. Jul 22, 2012 at 10:58 PM
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    there are 2 threads referencing your KNOWN problems. Torque to 75# or so. And take 2 little pieces of flat iron and put bolts thru them to keep from shifting.
     
  4. Jul 22, 2012 at 11:01 PM
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  5. Jul 22, 2012 at 11:02 PM
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  6. Jul 23, 2012 at 12:46 PM
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    The manual says 37 lbs but that's a typo. The correct torque spec is 73 lbs. That will make a world of a difference. It did for me.
     
  7. Jul 23, 2012 at 1:03 PM
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    Whoa... didn't realize the manual had it listed that low! Retorque the u-bolts, that should help out quite a bit.
     
  8. Jul 23, 2012 at 1:25 PM
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    Looks like you guys got him in the right direction.....:p:)
     
  9. Jul 23, 2012 at 1:30 PM
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    Get back to work and lets get on the trail!
     

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