Broken leaf spring on 97 Tacoma 4X4

The center leaf spring on the driver's side broke, so I need to replace my leaf springs. Going online, I see many different products, yet I don't know how to compare them. I see lifts of 1.5" - 4". Warranties are all over the place, from nothing to lifetime. I don't know what is stock on this truck, and the OEM part #s are discontinued. I'd appreciate any help you can offer to help me choose replacement springs. It doesn't look like 2.7 engine, Xtra cab and manual transmission affect the choice.

 

@HeadStrong Off-Road

 

Check out General Spring of Kansas City.

You can get direct replacement or Heavy Duty if you use your Truck to haul Cargo.

They are my Go To Spring People

 

I got general spin

 

thirded on general spring. Note that the 95.5 - 97 springs are different from 98+. Dont forget to get new ubolts.

https://www.generalspringkc.com/leaf-springs/toyota/tacoma/1995-1997-toyota-tacoma-leaf-springs/

 

General spring. Ordered both my new leafs on there. You’d be surprised how well your truck will ride with new leafs. I would also buy a passenger and driver set, not just one side, as you will have an uneven height in the rear If you just do one side.

 

I just realized I was never notified of any posts. Thank you for your responses. I'll see what shipping is for General Spring. Anyone have any installation tricks to make the job easier?

 

I finally got around to replacing these leaf springs, and I did go with General Springs. Yes, it was a pain to do, and I had to replace the front bolt on both sides. I do have a questions, though. The springs are thicker than stock, so the parking brake cable sits on top of the left leaf spring. Is this a concern, and what do you recommend to fix it. Maybe I can add an M8 coupling nut at the bottom of the center bolt and then raise it up with a piece of M8 threaded rod. I could also put insulation around the cable where it crosses the spring and not raise the center bolt. What are your thoughts?

 

Several ways to go .

Pictures would help . Much easier to figure out looking at things

Extend the bell crank to get what you need.

Raise where the cable attaches to the axle.

Pretty much do what you need to make it work.

 

I inserted a spacer, and that gave me the clearance I need for the cable to not touch the spring.
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