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Archive Garage 2005-2023 Tacoma Leaf Springs MD HD XD

Discussion in 'Archive Garage' started by ARCHIVE, Dec 9, 2022.

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  1. Dec 9, 2022 at 9:30 AM
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    2.5" Fox relocation * Hammer hanger * Archive MD springs
    *TW members start conversation for 5% discount
    Archive Tacoma leaf packs are designed by Archive for severe duty off road travel!
    -Made in USA with 5160 US steel, tip insert pads, FULL military wrap (only brand with wrap in HD/XD range), bolted spring clips
    -Top quality poly bushings are included in price.
    -Archive springs were tested for 2 years on dozens of Tacomas
    -Carefully designed to NOT have interference issues so common with aftermarket springs in the Tacoma market

    -Intended Weights (added to rear axle):
    MD: 200-700 lbs
    https://archivegarage.com/products/archive-explorer-series-erikson-tacoma-lift-leaf-springs-tacoma-2005-2023?variant=43316537458735
    HD: 600-1250 lbs
    https://archivegarage.com/products/archive-explorer-series-erikson-tacoma-lift-leaf-springs-tacoma-2005-2023?variant=43316537491503
    XD: 1250-1750 lbs
    https://archivegarage.com/products/...rings-tacoma-2005-2023?variant=43316537524271

    MAXD: 1750-2500 lbs Available now!
    https://archivegarage.com/products/...rings-tacoma-2005-2023?variant=43316537557039

    -Archive springs deliver 12"+ travel with Archive Hammer Hangers and shock relocation.

    20230720_154935.jpg

    ValleyTaco with our full Archive setup: MD springs, Hammer Hangers, 3.6" shackles, our 2.5" Relocation, U-bolt flip Option 3, and 2.5" x 14" King Short body shocks.



    SeekoutBeauty/TinyRigCo with our full Archive setup: HD/XD springs, Hammer Hangers, 3.6" shackles, our 2.5" Relocation, Archive U-bolt flip Option 5, and 2.5" x 12" Kings.



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjt1Ovqau3Y
     
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    ARCHIVE, Dec 9, 2022
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  2. Dec 9, 2022 at 9:42 AM
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    2.5" Fox relocation * Hammer hanger * Archive MD springs
    Here's links to past update posts in our Hammer Hanger thread for some backstory on development of our HDsprings, MD look the same:
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/hammer-hangers-by-archive-garage.519625/page-157#post-26207628
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/hammer-hangers-by-archive-garage.519625/page-157#post-26211083
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/hammer-hangers-by-archive-garage.519625/page-158#post-26268192
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/hammer-hangers-by-archive-garage.519625/page-176#post-27554724
     
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    ARCHIVE, Dec 9, 2022
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    saved for future use
     
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  4. Jun 15, 2023 at 11:39 AM
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    Archive Leaf Springs are up on our site!

    Here's our XD pack. It has an extra leaf, 6 over 1 and rated 1,250 to 1,750 lbs added to rear axle weight...because Weight happens!

    20231011_154814.jpg
     
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    ARCHIVE, Aug 9, 2023
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    Any advantages that the MD have over Deavers u402 stage 1s? Already have hammer hangers and a shock relo.
     
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  7. Aug 10, 2023 at 12:08 PM
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    I haven't a customer directly compare the MD to stage 1s.
    Our MD will allow about 1/2" more bump travel (pack isn't so thick), and the Main leaf is stronger on our MD than on a stage 1
     
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    TW members start conversation for 5% discount on the springs and all Archive gear!
     
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  9. Aug 17, 2023 at 10:08 AM
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    Sounds and looks good. Any reviews by owners. Do stock hangers work with these?
     
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    Thank you, they do work with stock hangers.

    Tons of great reviews unfortunately no one has put them on our listing (because we just listed them).

    Edgar @badfish_papi about the MDs:
    "The new springs are phenomenal! I’ve taken them out on 2 trails now and the ride, articulation, and ride level are great"
     
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    Thx everything i see on them checks the box.
     
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    Is there any additional lift by adding the Hammer hangers?

    I just have an ARE shell on the back at 175ish lbs can I expect 3-3.5"s of lift with the HD springs?
     
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    Hammer Hangers won't add lift but they are important for ride quality and durability, stock shackle hangers suck.

    Yes HDs are about 3.5"ish at only 200lbs (No sliders, gear etc?) I did ride in customers vehicle with only 200lbs added, after we installed the HD springs, HHs and cross tube and it rode quite nicely (stock shocks).
     
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    Awesome looking forward to getting these on my Tacoma then! Thanks for response!
     
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    Got the Hammer Hangers, Archive MD leaf springs, option 3 flip kit installed a couple of weeks ago. They made a huge difference with how it drives. The HH have gotten rid of that shake I’m used to feeling going over bumps and dirt roads. I’ve had Dakars and All-pro leaf springs. The Dakars were too stiff even with weight and the All-pros would sag about an inch with couple hundred lbs. of tools and gear. The Archive MD leaf springs feel so much better and fit my needs better for now.

    IMG_8648.jpg IMG_8650.jpg IMG_8652.jpg
     
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    Thank you, we appreciate the review
     
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    @ARCHIVE just ordered a MD pack. Have a question, what's the overall thickness of the pack at the pearch?
     
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    Thanks Jason! MDs are 2" thick.
    We have both round and square Ubolts
     
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