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General spring New leafs uneven and bent

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Baja717, Oct 3, 2021.

  1. Oct 3, 2021 at 9:39 AM
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    Baja717

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    Got the replacement general springs 201 and 203.

    203 being driver side it was sprung less then the pass. Surprised because that’s the tank side. Also I noticed the main leaf has a wave near the rear hanger. Anyone see this before? The passenger side has a nice clean arch the driver has the wiggle at the rear hanger.

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  2. Oct 3, 2021 at 10:01 AM
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    MalinoisDad Misanthropic dog person

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    My question isn’t really relevant, but I noticed you don’t have your bump stops back on. Is that intentional for a dry fit, or an oops? I believe the bump stops have little metal “ears” that help keep your ubolts straight.

    The difference in those leaf packs seems a bit much to me. More so if they want the less sprung pack on the drivers side…? Seems like that would make taco lean even worse.
     
  3. Oct 3, 2021 at 10:17 AM
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    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    My drivers has no such wiggle. I didn’t notice a significant difference in the two either when I put them in.

    I also wonder- the labels on mine were not the big yellow letters, wonder if they switched suppliers.


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  4. Oct 3, 2021 at 2:39 PM
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    It has been years since I got mine I got the heavy Duty ones.

    Mine came from the warehouse in Harrisburg

    They were both the same

    I wonder labeled wrong ?

    Good help is hard to find?
     
  5. Oct 3, 2021 at 2:52 PM
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    It’s just a fit up. Need to install those parts. Good eye.

    I’ll call general Monday and see what they have to say.
     
  6. Oct 4, 2021 at 7:18 PM
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    Baja717

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    General spring reviewed the photos and are sending me a new leaf spring. Shipped out today.

    Customer service with general was no bullshit and a quick to the point.

    Sticker on leaf says made in India.
    I prefer good quality and USA made, but have no issues with them.
     
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  7. Oct 4, 2021 at 7:20 PM
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    Looks like they are shopping the market. Mine were from India.
     
  8. Oct 4, 2021 at 7:21 PM
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    I have always had Great Customer Service from General Spring Glad it is still good.

    Swing through Kansas City buy donuts.
     
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  9. Oct 16, 2021 at 10:49 AM
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    On the road to Cali in Indiana now. had a 20 mile shakedown run before leaving 750 miles in so far so good

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