Need new leaf pack

Hey guys I want to buy a set of new leaf packs for my Toyota tacoma 2005 trd sport 4 door the old leaf packs are all worn out and flattened out and they keep hitting the bump stops in every dip I want a pair of leaf packs that won't bottom out going over a dip or doing some moderate off-roading and give a good ride also I want some that would keep my truck at stock height. (Already installed billies 5100's in front and 5160 in the rear)

 

none of the stiffer packs are going to keep you at the stock height.

that stated..

general spring HD packs

http://www.generalspringkc.com/product_p/90-297hd.htm

will get you about 1-1.5 in of lift and be a little stiffer than the stock 3+1leaf pack

But IMO the better option would be to go for the Wheelers HD leaf pack which will get you around 1.5-2in of lift with all 5 leafs... and you can take out the 3rd leaf down (middle leaf) to reduce lift and soften ride if needed... even with the 3rd leaf removed they will be stiffer and handel loads better than the general spring hd packs.

 

Could the general spring handle heavy loads? And would they handle good on the pavment?

 

I just got the OME Dakar pack installed without an overload. Gave a bit under 2" of lift. You also have a shell, so after they settle they'd be less lift. Most people go with Dakars, the Wheeler's pack, and some go with the General springs.

 

I have the General HD 4 pack springs they are so much better then the stock junk springs they lifted the back of mine about 2 inches then after a while they settled to about 1.5 inches. The ride is a little stiffer then stock 3 leaf packs. They do handle loads better the truck doesn't squat anymore or come close to the bump stops.

 

Thanks guys for all your help !! I think I'm going with the general pack HD 4 pack

 

Any decent truck spring shop can re-arch and add a leaf for around $350.

 

Or just buy a proper pack for not much more.

FYI the dakars are a STIF spring and you will probably get closer to 3.5 in of lift

 

2 1/2 - 3" on average depending on truck configuration

 

picture of my general hd pack compared to my bent broken stock 3 leaf pack.

DON'T FORGET TO GET NEW U-Bolts

 

top pic is with stock 3 leaf pack the bottom is right after I put the new springs on. Not the best pics but you can see the difference.

 

Yea I think I'm going for the general hd 4 spring pack also where to get the right u bolts?

 

I got mine from a local shop. You can order them from general when you go to order the springs you want there is a tab on the spring screen that will tell you the spec's for the bolts you need. Then there should be another tab toward the bottom of the screen that takes you to the u-bolt page to order.


http://www.generalspringkc.com/product_p/u bolts.htm