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Leaf Spring Question

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by albleezy89, Mar 9, 2022.

  1. Mar 9, 2022 at 3:47 PM
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    albleezy89

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    I just installed Bilstein 5100s all around to level out my 3rd gen Tacoma. Put new Icon upper control arms, new wheels, and tires. I did not change the front-end springs. The truck looks great. Was I supposed to add a leaf spring to the back of the truck? I'm hearing yes and no from different people. Wanted to get your input.
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  2. Mar 9, 2022 at 5:10 PM
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    908tacoma

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    Army green looks so good. Are the 5100s on the lowest setting? Looks like a little reverse rake unless it’s just the pic
     
  3. Mar 9, 2022 at 6:08 PM
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    Looks good but measure from center of hub to bottom of fender and see how they line up. You can take the front lower or the rear higher to level depending on tire size to prevent rub. An add a leaf will get you there but they can be stiff.
     
  4. Mar 10, 2022 at 8:09 AM
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    I would add a leaf or an add a leaf (3 pack) from icon.
     
  5. Mar 20, 2022 at 7:16 AM
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    I just bought some factory 3rd gen leaf springs off of a guy but he couldnt remember which was driver side and passenger side. If someone with a 3rd gen could take a look and let me know I sure would appreciate it
     
  6. Mar 21, 2022 at 6:04 PM
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    Do they look different?
     
  7. Mar 22, 2022 at 6:49 AM
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    No but they have different part numbers. I called the dealership and they told me which is which
     
  8. Mar 22, 2022 at 8:40 AM
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    Ok, but if they don't look different, how do you know which is which? Are there markings on them?
     
  9. Mar 22, 2022 at 11:36 AM
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    The part numbers are on top of the springs
     
  10. Mar 22, 2022 at 12:27 PM
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    Have you tried looking up the part numbers?
     
  11. Mar 22, 2022 at 12:31 PM
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    I'm pretty positive the yellow printed one is the drivers side, but compare PN's o be certain.
     
  13. Mar 22, 2022 at 12:47 PM
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  14. Mar 22, 2022 at 12:48 PM
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    Type the part numbers into an internet search or at least post them here so someone else can. Lol
     
  15. Mar 22, 2022 at 4:37 PM
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    Driver is 48220 and passenger 48210
     

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