Flat leaf springs

2011, Pre-runner with Off road package, crew cab with short bed.
Why are my leaf springs flat. They have no curve what so ever. Is this normal?

 

Wear and fatigue over time, normal.

Now you get to decide if you want to replace them with standard springs or lift the truck!

 

Make sure to check for broken leafs.

 

Was there a recall in the rear springs??????

 

Totally normal. They're flat when they're new. It makes the truck ride better with a empty bed, like when it's being test driven and bought when it's new. It promotes axle wrap.

619!

 

Isn't axle wrap not a good thing. Don't know if you are being sarcastic?

 

Yes. I don't know the full details. My records show a code of "EO2".

My leafs were replaced in February 2018 on my '06 Tacoma under the previous owner.

Contact Toyota Service for details. Or perhaps someone here knows the details.

 

Correct, axle wrap is not a good thing.

 

Sounds like you had the recall done. FWIW I have Deavers and I love them.

 

very first thing out of the salesman mouth years ago

‘ rides like a car .....................’ !!

actually does ride quite well

wasnt a true selling point for me tho

 

So on that note, what leaf springs do you recommend to replace them without a lifting the truck? Or will they lift the truck? Its a 2 wheel drive so I'm not trying to lift it.

 

Previous owner did the leaf spring recall. I only know because I have a copy of the maintenance records from the dealer.

This information was part of the sales agreement.