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Spring rate question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by RedTacoma808, May 31, 2019.

  1. May 31, 2019 at 4:43 PM
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    RedTacoma808

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    recently bought this 2003 taco with a lift kit on it.. it looks great but the ride sucks! It’s the 5100 set to the highest setting and with a silver spring.. I think it’s an Eibach spring.. my question is does this Eibach spring have a lift? And if it does how much?

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  2. May 31, 2019 at 4:45 PM
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    Welcome to TW! Nice looking 1st Gen. Setting the springs on high perches causes preload and poor stiff ride. Drop it down a few notches and ride will significantly improve, you have the extra fender clearance to do so.
     
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  3. May 31, 2019 at 8:57 PM
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    Thanks for the respond!! One more thing you might able to help me with.. do you know if there is more than one add a left spring I know I only see one..

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  4. May 31, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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    Been a while since my 1st gen, but pretty certain they don’t have 5-leaf packs, meaning you have more aftermarket going on there then the AAL.
     
  5. May 31, 2019 at 9:05 PM
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    That's a Toytec Eibach 620lb spring. Shouldn't be used on anything other than the lowest setting on those 5100s. Bet it rides pretty awful as you're sitting at nearly full droop at ride height.

    At the very least drop the clip down, but I would highly recommend buying a lighter rate spring being you don't have any additional weight.


    Also looks like a Dakar leaf pack.
     
  6. May 31, 2019 at 10:29 PM
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    Do you know how many dakar leaf is suppose to have in a pack?
     

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