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95 Tacoma Leaf Spring question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by KirkWilson, Feb 1, 2016.

  1. Feb 1, 2016 at 10:26 AM
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    KirkWilson

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    I am patiently awaiting the arrival of my lift components to get here (5100 and eibach) and aal for the rear with new 5100s. Anyways, I was looking over everything and realized my leaf springs are shot. So what is the difference in the springs after 1998? Apparently I can't use them on 1995-97 Tacos. Can someone recommend what to order? I already have a 2" AAL that I can install with the new springs, unless they make some springs that are 2" taller. Thanks in advance
     
  2. Feb 1, 2016 at 10:33 AM
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    appreciate the info frizzman
     
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  4. Feb 1, 2016 at 4:39 PM
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    The wheelers leafs are a good option. You can also order pretaco dakar leafs.

    Skyjacker makes a pack too
     
  6. Feb 3, 2016 at 9:07 AM
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    Awesome, thanks guys
     
  7. Feb 3, 2016 at 11:26 AM
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    Ive got the skyjackers. Even tho their decent theyve sagged quite a bit more than expected.
     
  8. Feb 3, 2016 at 9:09 PM
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    I installed the General Spring HD leaf springs and have been very happy with them. The HD's are stiff, but they are great when hauling a load in the bed. They raised my truck about 2 in and haven't really settled. After adding these my OEM Bilstein shocks were too short. Call General Spring /w any questions, they were very helpful in answering my questions.



    http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_Springs_Toyota_Tacoma_1995_1996_1997_s/1930.htm
     
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  9. Feb 4, 2016 at 7:43 AM
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    Thanks @jrb737 i will give them a call. Been leaning that way, anyhow.
     
  10. Feb 4, 2016 at 8:40 AM
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    I went with the wheelers leafs. 3 options from them.
     
  11. Feb 4, 2016 at 8:41 AM
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    There are two options on general spring, ones 99, and the other around 149, and they aren't the hd's. One has 3 leafs and the other has 4, what's the difference? I just want factory replacement
     
  12. Feb 4, 2016 at 10:41 AM
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    1995 - 97 Tacoma 4x4 Heavy Duty Rear Leaf Spring, 4(3/1) Leaves

    http://www.generalspringkc.com/product_p/90-173hd.htm

    $140 right on the link I previously listed, between the two you just listed :)
     
  13. Feb 5, 2016 at 8:54 PM
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    I went with General Spring! Customer service was great when I called. Thanks guys
     
  14. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:39 PM
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    My factory ones were in bad shape, drivers side, one leaf was broke in half, and the leaf springs themselves were straight instead of arched. General spring shipped promptly too, I'll post an update after I put them on next week.
     

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