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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Hholiday15, Mar 21, 2022.

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  1. Mar 21, 2022 at 9:12 PM
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  2. Mar 21, 2022 at 9:13 PM
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  3. Mar 21, 2022 at 9:14 PM
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  4. Mar 21, 2022 at 9:15 PM
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    No problem. Can just search the part # on Amazon. They come in red also (R instead of G)
     
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  5. Mar 21, 2022 at 9:19 PM
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    I have Deaver J59 leaf springs and they are nice. I got their poly bushings and hardware kit too, including new ubolts. I’d buy them again. Expect to spend about $1000 or so for them.
     
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  6. Mar 21, 2022 at 9:19 PM
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    I think I may just remove the spacer all together as mentioned by @JKO1998
     
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  7. Mar 21, 2022 at 9:23 PM
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    Okay, I have a Authorized retailer around the way from me too. Thx
     
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    Yes, start there. What's stupid is the same effect as a spacer could have been achieved as raising the perch to the top (never recommended).
     
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  9. Mar 21, 2022 at 9:25 PM
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    Thx will do.
     
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  10. Mar 21, 2022 at 10:47 PM
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    Which shocks are upside down?
     
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  11. Mar 21, 2022 at 11:19 PM
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    As a broke backyard shadetree mechanic who's been on a budget much lower than 2k I would do the following; remove spacer from front (as you've already been shown) then ride around for a week.

    If it still feels like ass. Load a bunch of weight in the bed and see what happens. I'm able to do that cause I have a poop ton of tools and random parts cause I'm a hoarder. For normal people Sand works just as well.

    Does it still ride like ass? But now it's more of a crown vic with blown air shocks vs. a church pew bolted to a pioneers wagon wheeled unicycle? Then I'd replace the rear springs.


    But not go all out on the Alcans. Hell yea, they're nice as shit, but ive got other stuff to fix, i cant be dropping that kinda coin on JUST springs. I'm a baller on a budget, so I go for these
    https://www.generalspringkc.com/200...gCp7HIY0KgIdaKeUjY8-qYFcBbLgMVaBoCyLwQAvD_BwE

    Now after that, I don't replace anything else cause it's all new and even if it still rides like ass I can't afford to worry about those things until a manufacturer says they're worn out, in about 60-80k miles .... knowing my broke ass, I'm pushing it for 100k.



    Now for that leak, I'd cut band on the boot on the steering rack to make sure it's not full of fluid. If it is, ouch that's a heavy pill to swallow.
     
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  12. Mar 21, 2022 at 11:21 PM
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    Looks like it's coming from much higher to me. Valve cover gasket most likely
     
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    That is also a possibility given the staining above the boot. But I would start at the boot.

    If I was in that situation where I had already changed the valve cover gaskets, I wouldn't believe that is what was causing it.
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    The rears.

    The fronts are physically impossible to mount upside down.
     
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    Thanks for the advice !!
     
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    Valve covers are good. Just replaced those and cleaned up. No new leaks.
     
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  18. Mar 22, 2022 at 9:05 AM
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    The rears do look upside down. Lol wow
     
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  19. Mar 22, 2022 at 9:07 AM
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    This is a pretty bad leak I'd say lol
    What part is this above the trans ?

    20220315_194247.jpg
     
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  20. Mar 22, 2022 at 9:07 AM
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    I’d personally rather have the shock body get sand blasted with road grime than the rod.

    I don’t take the boots off though, they do more harm than good
     
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