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Broke a leaf spring. What are my options?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Gus 524, May 19, 2014.

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Which pack.

Poll closed Jun 18, 2014.
  1. OME EMU DAKAR Leaf Springs

    5 vote(s)
    83.3%
  2. All-pro

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  3. TOYTEC PROGRESSIVE 3 LEAF ADD A LEAF PACK

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%
  4. Other (specify)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. May 19, 2014 at 12:53 PM
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    Gus 524

    Gus 524 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Currently I have two stock leafs with the overload and toytec's 2in add a leaf. (Think they are these http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/Rear-add-a-leaf-_p_16.html) Now that gives me a 3 in lift in the rear and the ride feels great.
    Now unfortunately i broke one of my stock leafs offroading this weekend.
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    What are my options here i don't feel safe driving around with this.
    Will the dealership do anything about it besides charging me and arm and a leg for a whole new stock pack? Should i go with a whole new leaf pack that offers a 3in lift? If so im looking for a pack that offers improved payload with some slightly better flex then what i had previously with keeping my current height of about 3in over stock. Also i want these suckers to last. Here is what i have been looking at.

    http://trdparts4u.toyotaofdallas.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=-7251

    and and

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

    Thanks for the millionth time Tacoma world! This community rocks! :headbang:
     
  2. May 19, 2014 at 12:56 PM
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    Gus 524

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    Wait a second would that be my add a leaf that broke? I could just order another add a leaf if that's the case right?
     
  3. May 19, 2014 at 12:59 PM
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    babelt

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    If the AAL did break I would personally just put a set of Dakar's on it. I wouldn't waste my time or money putting an AAL on.
     
  4. May 19, 2014 at 1:16 PM
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    Mr Salty

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    You broke that Toytec 2" AAL. Simple solution would be to buy a new one and toss it in. You can always contact Toytec to see what they say as far as replacing the leaf since it didn't hold up.

    Dakars are great packs, but your ride will stiffen up a bit so just keep that in mind.

    The 3 leaf AAL are nice as well, but they were designed to be used without the overload. You can run them with the overload though, you'll just need longer ubolts.
     
  5. May 19, 2014 at 1:20 PM
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    Gregero

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    Go pull a couple from a Ford at the junk yard and cut them down to fit the taco. You'll get some nice lift out of it.
     
  6. May 21, 2014 at 2:15 PM
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    Gus 524

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    Thanks for all the replies guys! think I'm just going to replace the add a leaf. Do I need to replace both to keep it even? They where put on a year a ago.
     

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