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best way to replace my rear blocks

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Texasantilib, Oct 11, 2014.

  1. Oct 11, 2014 at 6:46 PM
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    Texasantilib

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    Bought a lifted taco from toyota several months back. I know nothing about lifts. Came from toyota with some trd blue and yellow "billsteins" front and back with a two inch block under the rear leafs. What's the best and most economical way to get rid of those blocks without losing my lift ?

    I'm looking at these :http://www.suspensionconnection.com/85250t5.html

    Not looking to do much offroading . Just need something to get me to the campsite and through the average trails and hills one might encounter . This is also my daily driver.

    Thx for the input .
     
  2. Oct 11, 2014 at 8:22 PM
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    I'd opt for this if you have the extra money.

    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/Toytec-Progressive-3-Leaf-Add-A-Leaf-Pack_p_976.html

    Or this, Not very economical, but it is about as good as it gets. Link below

    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/NEW-BOSS-05-Tacoma-Leaf-Springs_p_1094.html
     
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  3. Oct 11, 2014 at 8:31 PM
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    So the first option is an add on to my current spring setup and the second up is a complete replacement? I'm so worried about breaking a leaf with the block now I suppose anything would be better
     
  4. Oct 11, 2014 at 8:36 PM
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    Tnshooter, those boss springs say they're the nicest ride comfort. Is the true?

    And op, how important is ride comfort to you? Load capacity?
     
  5. Oct 11, 2014 at 8:38 PM
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    What year is your truck?

    Do you live in a rus tbelt state?

    All that will affect if the shackle bolts or spring pack bolts will come out easily or not.

    I only learned a few years ago after having to customize everything I owned that if it ain't broke don't mess with it.



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    Whatever you do, if you can afford to you should replace the whole leaf pack
    Remember...buy once cry once
     
  7. Oct 11, 2014 at 8:42 PM
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    did the crying part already... now just sitting at the mailbox.


    I was in the same boat as you dude, don't put cheap parts on your $30k truck
     
  8. Oct 11, 2014 at 8:42 PM
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    This is my setup and other than myself and some kayaks on top there is no additional weight (I camp in the back).

    It's a 2013 and I live in Texas.

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  9. Oct 11, 2014 at 9:23 PM
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    In regarda to ride quality i understand it will never be a Cadillac but I still don't want it to be horrible if it can be avoided. Seriously considering the full replacement from toytec.
     
  10. Oct 11, 2014 at 9:36 PM
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    What is your tire and lift setup.... I like the look ya got there...
     
  11. Oct 11, 2014 at 9:45 PM
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    285/70/17 nitto mud grapplers with the TRD "billstein" blue and yellow shocks at 3" of lift.
     
  12. Oct 11, 2014 at 9:48 PM
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    What kind of lift.... add a leaf .. blocks ... spacers in front...????
     
  13. Oct 11, 2014 at 9:51 PM
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    Just go with the Toytec adjustable coilovers up front and OME Dakar's.

    Great price, Great performance.
     
  14. Oct 11, 2014 at 10:04 PM
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    I'd just do a progressive leaf pack from Icon, or the same from Toytec. You just pull your overload spring, and it'll ride really smooth for the rear anyway. If you have spacers in the front, those typically don't ride well.
     
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