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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by boudain, Mar 25, 2018.

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  1. Mar 25, 2018 at 11:02 AM
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    Was taking the steps off the truck and noticed that my leafs look flat. Now in the pic the front end is elevated a few inches due to my driveway slope, so I understand that the rear suspension was loaded down a bit. Even with that in mind, I don't think I've seen leafs this loaded, even on my last Tacoma.

    Time for an upgrade? If so, what's a good option to keep/improve payload capability?

    IMG_20180325_105650.jpg IMG_20180325_105715.jpg
     
    boudain, Mar 25, 2018
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    DustStorm4x4 and I married my tacoma like this.
  2. Mar 25, 2018 at 11:04 AM
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  3. Mar 25, 2018 at 11:10 AM
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    I'm pretty sure you can get a set from the dealer for free...


    Isn't there a recall or something/?
     
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  4. Mar 25, 2018 at 11:17 AM
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    He has four leafs. Im not sure its for his situation?? Someone else who knows better can help...
     
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  5. Mar 25, 2018 at 11:55 AM
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    shit, gonna have to look at mine now
     
    themanbearpig012, Mar 25, 2018
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  6. Mar 25, 2018 at 11:57 AM
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    Time to upgrade the leaf packs to dakars!

    He already has the TSB pack because he has 4 leafs and 6 clips per pack. The non tsb pack had 3 leafs and 3 clips i think.

    2wd seems to get new packs with just an extra clip.

    4WD

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    2WD
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    FIXED WRONG INFO
     
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    MurderedTacoV2, Mar 25, 2018
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  7. Mar 25, 2018 at 11:59 AM
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    whats the recall?
     
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  8. Mar 25, 2018 at 12:04 PM
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    Mine looked like that,I put in a Dakar Add A Leaf and it solved the problem,added about an 1 1/2 lift.
     
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  9. Mar 25, 2018 at 12:05 PM
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    Yeap he already has the new pack.
     
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  11. Mar 25, 2018 at 12:06 PM
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    Not a recall, a TSB. Look at my previous post and if your pack looks like the red one on the 4wd one then you can go get two new leaf packs for free.
     
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  12. Mar 25, 2018 at 12:07 PM
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    It's to upgrade the packs that have 3 leaves to 4
     
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  13. Mar 25, 2018 at 12:09 PM
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    My 2016 with 17,500 miles look the same.
     
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    thanks for the info!
     
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    Is this for 3rd gens as well?
     
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  16. Mar 25, 2018 at 1:01 PM
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    With either of the replacements, do they handle loads well? I periodically need to haul dirt, mulch, and lumber. Perhaps it's time for a flatbed purchase.
     
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    Might be worth it for the heavier pack. Going to see what my options are at Toyota, first. Don't expect it, but I'll at least ask if it's warrantable.
     
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    I am unsure. I would assume toyota had the brains to put the 6 clip packs with 4 leafs into the 3rd gens.
     
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  19. Mar 25, 2018 at 6:52 PM
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    Toyota will probably tell you to pound sand because you have the updated packs already and they will just run you around in circles, but you could try .. At this point i think its all on you, you wont regret an upgrade of the leaf pack if you use your truck as a truck. I have a 50$ AAL in my TSb 4 leaf pack because i cant afford a dakar pack or something yet.
     
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  20. Mar 25, 2018 at 6:53 PM
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    Holy shit 3-4 inches of rear lift??? Got any picks of a 2nd gen with a 2" lift front and 4" lift rear?
     
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