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Need new leaf springs

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TacoLover9, Feb 3, 2015.

  1. Feb 3, 2015 at 9:27 PM
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    TacoLover9

    TacoLover9 [OP] Active Member

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    Got rid of the short antenna, K&N drop in filter,Just bought some new flat black 17x8 wheels, and some nitro grapplers.
  2. Feb 3, 2015 at 9:40 PM
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    keakar

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    when I was looking and options for leaf springs I felt these were the guys to buy from based on quality and reputation

    just my opinion:
     
  3. Feb 3, 2015 at 9:42 PM
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    NorthwestCruiser

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    Custom 3 link, 40's etc..
    How much weight do you haul or do you ever haul any weight?
     
  4. Feb 3, 2015 at 10:50 PM
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    Got rid of the short antenna, K&N drop in filter,Just bought some new flat black 17x8 wheels, and some nitro grapplers.
    I will be mostly using it for camping
     
  5. Feb 3, 2015 at 10:56 PM
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    I'd go with Dakar springs then. Good amount of lift with that front leveling kit that it won't be to much rake but look good IMO. Springs are also the highest rated in customer feed back. Don't forget the U bolts, bushings and extended break lines. Not sure about muffler hanger thing as I don't have experience on a first gen with them.
     
  6. Feb 4, 2015 at 5:15 AM
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    Brake Weight

    Brake Weight But it hasn't rained in weeks...I'll make it.

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    Weld on sliders, fiberglass shell, 12k winch in an Elite Offroad bumper, front Aussie Lunchbox
    I went with a set of Wheeler's 1.5" 5 leafs. I run a fiberglass Century humpback style shell and ended up having to get a set of 3/4" shackles from ToyTech to level it out. It's been about 4 years now and it still sits the same though. If I were to do it again I'd do the 8 leaf set and be done with it. There'd be that option of hauling something and still ride well.

    Right after the install and it still sits the same today.
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