just bought my 1st Taco

Just bought my 1st taco and so far so good however i think the rear leaf springs need to be replaced. An indy 500 in the back squatted the truck pretty hard. springs were frowning. is this normal? is this something that an aal would fix or should i go with a whole new leaf pack? skyjacker? dakar? opinions and sugguestions please!

 

2003 xtra cab TRD V6 with 150K.

 

"an indy 500 in the back"

my OEM leafs frown with no weight in the bed, what-so-ever
this is very normal

 

traded in my 02 gmc 1500 for this truck just not use to it i guess. sled doesnt even fit between the wheel wells

 

are you wanting to lift your truck?
i know Dakars will put you about 3" in the air

i'm wanting to keep 2" or under; so i don't start badly messing with CV and driveline angles; and start getting into dropping brake-lines and such

i'm planning on buying some heavy duty leafs from General Spring:
http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_Springs_Toyota_Tacoma_2001_2002_2003_2004_s/1932.htm
i believe they only lift you about 2"

 

yeah id like to lift no more than 3 inches but also want better pay load. the truck also has sits higher in the rear passenger side. is this the famous taco lean?

 

sure is

 

great.. so will it still do that if i just add a leaf or do i need to get a new leaf pack?

 

You can get a 1/4" spacer for the front driver strut to help the lean.

Indy 500, the tire?