DIY 2005 leaf springs?

A long time ago, I remember reading about a dude on here who combined his leaf springs with some springs from the junk yard. I think they were chevy springs. I was unable to find the thread so I am asking you guys about it.

I have an 05 Tacoma with Icon AAL and OME rear shocks. It was good for about a week. Now it is frowning. This was maybe 5 years ago. I am sick of it. Is there a cheap used leaf pack I can get from a junk yard and borrow parts to add to or replace my leaf pack? More more bolt on and easy to fit the better. Looking for a littbe bit more lift and firmer springs.

Thanks.

 

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...77756/&usg=AFQjCNHZt3WgVDCL8CVZmv4LBdJTAEEWTw

 

Thanks,
I saw that too and don't think its the thread I'm looking for. I remember the guy rebuilt his leafs with the chevy. No welding or shackles.

 

Amazon has dakars for 412$ delivered to your door.....

 

They are called a "Bastard Pack"
I made my leaf pack using this method and revalved my shocks to match the springs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c8swLMirAM

 

The 1st part of this video is my rear springs in action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK3p3CMDGbU

 

Just do this search in suspension
How to: Chevy 63" Leaf Spring Swap

 

OP you are talking about OMD (Old Man Doug) springs.
I've got a OMD setup now with a couple of chevy leafs tucked in there.
My next step is bite the bullet and just replace them with 63" chevy after cutting / welding.

Run a search for OMD in the title, you will find lots of examples of bastard packs.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tacoma-spring-refurbishing.194386/

This is the old thread you are talking about. Some of the pics are gone, but there is plenty of good stuff in there.