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think my leafs might be worn out any thoughts?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by clyde frog, Dec 8, 2015.

  1. Dec 8, 2015 at 10:41 AM
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    clyde frog

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    They look a bit flat these days anyone have any thoughts on what they should look like
     
  2. Dec 8, 2015 at 10:42 AM
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    Seabass Give it to me. I'll break it for you

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    Just a bunch of old crap
    They're flat. Replace them.
     
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  3. Dec 8, 2015 at 10:42 AM
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    I was thinking of just replacing the struts but I think k the leafs might be on there way out to!
     
  4. Dec 8, 2015 at 10:43 AM
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    That's probably part of the reason I have a pretty rough ride these days too eh?
     
  5. Dec 8, 2015 at 10:43 AM
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    Shocks won't do any lifting, only ride dampening. The springs do all of the lifting. Time to replace them both especially if the shocks are 5 years old or older.
     
  6. Dec 8, 2015 at 10:48 AM
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    bilstein set at 1.75, Racho 5000 rear with 4 leaf kit, floor mats, high lift jack, pull hook in hitch, bed rail corner braces, severe duty brake pads and devil horns on the grill....
    If you think your rear leaf pack is toast, it probably is...you can repair with new lower leaves leaving the top leaf in place...or if you can remove the bolts on the bushings (no easy task without heat or grinding) just replace the spring pack, in pairs.

    I found that a 4" cutting disk on a die grinder worked best.

    Howard
     
  7. Dec 8, 2015 at 10:48 AM
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    Mainly wanna replace them because bumps feel like shit on the back end, hasn't really sagged much that I noticed anyway
     
  8. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:04 AM
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    So where's a good place to pic up some new leaf packs can't seem to find any on the Canadian tire or Napa website?
     
  9. Dec 8, 2015 at 12:19 PM
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    I would call your local spring shop and they can help you out.

    Howard
     

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