Rear leafs that dont squeak.

2012 scab 4x4 sport totally stock. I need to replace rear leafs because of squeaking and they are flattened a little. What stock height springs that DONT SQUEAK are out there? I don’t off road but will if needed. Thanks

 

Sorry for the late reply but I've been doing a lot of reading lately on leaf springs (looking to replace OEM sagging springs with something stock-height) and I've come across a couple findings.

A lot of people (at least first gen people) like this leaf spring maker and often buy their hardware too (link goes to your year's selection):
https://www.generalspringkc.com/leaf-springs/toyota/tacoma/2012-2014-toyota-tacoma-leaf-springs/

Disclaimer: I have never bought springs from them. Just telling you what I've read.

As for the squeaking, I've read that a lot of people have a LOT of problems with squeaking when they 1. Fail to properly grease their leaf spring bushings, or 2. USE POLY BUSHINGS. The general consensus is that polyurethane bushings anywhere on the Tacoma, especially in the leaf springs, is noisy and loud. They also deliver a much rougher ride. I'm fixing to replace quite a few bushings, and the only areas I'm NOT replacing with direct OEM rubber bushings are the steering rack/pinion and the front sway bar. I also don't want to deal with that noise...

These are just my thoughts on it. Poly bushings are supposed to last longer and be more "performance" minded, but fresh rubber bushings and maybe a grease-able shackle would go a long way to help any squeaking.

 

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