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Leaf springs riding on overload spring with only topper

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by OnionBones, Dec 5, 2022.

  1. Dec 5, 2022 at 7:40 AM
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    OnionBones

    OnionBones [OP] Member

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    SO i've got a used sr5 2nd gen access cab with the (3+1) leaf springs that look like they are perhaps from autozone? the sticker says "Power10" and a quick google search yields this result: Power10 Parts Leaf Spring 90-203 (autozone.com).

    I've got a fiberglass cap less than a year ago and have now noticed it rides full time on the overload springs even while completely empty. Wondering if A) this is to be expected from nothing but a (idk 200 lbs?) topper? and B) what should I do to gain a little more comfort going down the road... (new leaf pack? AAL?) I'm not super keen on changing the factory geometry, but on the other hand I would be disappointed if a fresh leaf pack put me back in the same situation after settling.
     
  2. Dec 21, 2022 at 5:17 PM
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    OnionBones

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    Bump and update... So I've recently installed some 0 offset wheels that have made it much more obvious that my rear axle may be slightly shifted to the passanger's side, I've read it is fairly common but hoping to potentially address this while solving the above leaf issue. Unfamiliar with exactly where in the axel to frame assembly some amount of "play" could be generated and wondering if this would further put me into the new leafpack camp or if simple disassembly during the AAL install (with new u-bolts and such) could perhaps put things back in place? (also aware of the potential of the bed to be shifted but it looks to be pretty centered with the cab)
     
  3. Dec 21, 2022 at 6:20 PM
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    JMcFly

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    This is totally normal with stock leafs.
    I ended up getting heavy duty leaves in my Ironman 4x4 suspension

    icon makes a nice leaf pack but you could probably just do an add a leaf kit. Off-road warehouse has helped me as well as this forum. So others will probably chime in soon
     

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