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Should I consider new leaf springs soon?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Huha, Mar 31, 2022.

  1. Mar 31, 2022 at 9:22 AM
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    Huha

    Huha [OP] Well-Known Member

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    My truck is a 2017 off road model. It has about 52,000 miles and the leaf springs look flat. I have a 200lb topper that's been on it for about a year now. Other than that the bed it empty for the majority of the time. The truck still handles fine, and I don't feel like it needs new suspension right away, but if it's time for the leaf's to be replaced, I might as well do the whole thing. Just wondering if an add a leaf would be a good solution or should I get new leaf springs.
     
  2. Mar 31, 2022 at 9:43 AM
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    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    Flat is the normal look for stock leaf springs on any Tacoma, if you get lift springs then they will be more U-shaped

    When they start to look more like a W or frown shape then its time for new ones
     
  3. Mar 31, 2022 at 9:53 AM
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    TacooSaucee

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    Same as above, mine looked flat from factory with zero weight added
     
  4. Mar 31, 2022 at 10:11 AM
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    Huha

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    thank you!
     
  5. Mar 31, 2022 at 4:23 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    Leaf springs are not a wear item. Flat is normal.
     

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