2/1 Leaf Springs vs 3/1 leaf springs

Hey everyone, I have a 95 tacoma, 3.4l 4x4 standard cab. I want to replace my leaf springs and I looked on rockauto and it says 2/1 for standard cabs. The truck has 3/1 but was curious on what the difference is. Like is ride quality better and smoother if it has less springs?

 

No way to really know! In theory it might carry less weight

Give up cargo weight capacity for a smoother ride why even have a truck.

So many things can factor into spring construction

Check out General Spring in Kansas City great web site and Customer service at least a few years ago.

 

Those are probably going to be pretty generic, your probably going to need new shackles too,
I'm getting OEM CSO18 installed next week,
I think they are a 5 pack setup.
95-97 springs are shorter in length.
Running a 97 3.4, 5 speed reg cab too,
So will report back

 

What setup are you currently running now? Is yours the 2/1 or 3/1

 

Stock springs + helper springs with kings up front and 5100 on the rear

 

are the stock 3/1 on your setup?

 

Yes with helper springs added because I haul a double axle trailer every once in a while,
The helper springs make it very rough and I will be removing those unless there’s 200 pounds in the rear then it rides smoothly with the helper springs

 

Ah okay, I see! Maybe be a good idea for me just to put the 3/1 back on since I do want to have the ability to tow, in case I ever need to