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ATS HD rear leaf springs

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by LightsOff, Mar 26, 2025.

  1. Mar 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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    LightsOff

    LightsOff [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2000 SR5, V6 4WD
    Browsed around a bit looking for stock replacement pack for my refresh. Canopy and/or rack is in my future so I wanted more capacity and was figuring on General. I have however used ATS in past with Tundra and had great luck so I just opted to give them a try and thought I'd share so there is one more thread floating around with leaf pack options.

    My goal was basically NO lift (with slightly more capacity). We shall see how it goes in time.

    According to their website, they (like General) have two different packs for 98+ The 98-00 and 01-04 are separate. If you delve in it seems like the 01+ is slightly beefier and rated for a bit more weight capacity (which I didn't want). I used these:

    https://www.autoandtrucksprings.com...vy-duty-rear-leaf-spring-both-sides-90-203hd/

    Oddly enough the part number is the same between General and ATS - take that for what it is. I decided to give ATS a shot because they were on sale and shipping was cheaper.

    Wanted to throw a few pics up while they were fresh and before I do any other suspension work so we get an idea of what these springs provide. Leafs themselves are a touch thicker than stock but the overload is slightly smaller.

    2000 TRD Xtracab V6, 160k miles bone stock suspension.
    Pre install: D/S 21.125" P/S 22"
    Post install: D/S 23.375" P/S 23.875"

    So, I still have a touch of D/S lean - measurements were taken with full tank of fuel and after 80 miles of driving. Given they will break in a little more and I don't have the weight of canopy on yet, I am happy with the height and the arch. They ride firm as expected.

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