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Tacoma Spring refurbishing

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 4WD, Dec 22, 2011.

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  1. Jul 14, 2013 at 3:58 PM
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    719bloodhound

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    Sweet no prob
     
  2. Jul 20, 2013 at 3:38 PM
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    Grey wire custom dented tailgate bilstein/eibach up front custom leafs in the rear tom woods one piece shaft
    so how do i get on the list for a set of rear leafs? or is there a write-up on how to do it? i have a 01 ext. cab v6 4x4 203k on factory suspension. i really need to upgrade soon!!
     
  3. Jul 20, 2013 at 3:47 PM
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    Haha, this whole thread is the write up, although its strayed a little with some nonsense all the info is here, but send me a PM with a couple good pics of your current springs to evaluate... thanks...:)
     
  4. Jul 20, 2013 at 6:35 PM
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    Ok will do thanks
     
  5. Jul 21, 2013 at 2:59 PM
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    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1374443798.562134.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1374443811.041172.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1374443824.043660.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1374443835.444327.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1374443846.679209.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1374443856.811933.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1374443869.810174.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1374443881.476490.jpg
    Doug here's my springs. I'm lookin to run OME coils and struts or an adjustable coilovers in the front lookin for 2.5-3in of lift
     
  6. Jul 21, 2013 at 3:14 PM
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    Thats what i like to see... great pics Andy , all angles i needed to see too..

    Shit yours is easy, standard 1st. gen 3 leaf w/overload, still has a little ARC, no more than the usual linear warp... 2 chevys per side, dump the over load & your golden, make sure you get some extended shocks with a ext. brakeline & maybe a BPV relocation bracket..

    You'll get your lift & increase load rate..:)
     
  7. Jul 21, 2013 at 8:12 PM
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    Sweet thanks Dave! Does it matter what two leaves out of the doner pack I use? Should I be ok with OME rears or 5100? Anybody around Cleveland tn wanna help ill buy the beer!!
     
  8. Jul 21, 2013 at 8:41 PM
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    Daves not here, my names Doug.....
     
  9. Jul 22, 2013 at 6:44 AM
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    Sorry Doug it was late last night
     
  10. Jul 22, 2013 at 7:20 AM
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    mach1man001 eh whatever

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    Doug, got mine all put together just in time for my trip to PA. Ride is good, firm but less harsh than the Toytec AAL. I also changed from the Billys to the OME at the same time.

    Most people don't talk about it but these did much better while towing and the added weight of people/luggage than the AAL did. I did 2 springs to my TSB pack and kept the overload spring.

    Thanks for write up Dave. Works great. Going wheeling at Rausch Creek later this week. I'll update it again after that.
     
  11. Jul 22, 2013 at 8:49 AM
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    Ok, all those in favor of name change to Dave say "I".....:p:rolleyes::D
     
  12. Jul 22, 2013 at 10:09 AM
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    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH OLD MAN DAVE doesn't sound right
     
  13. Jul 22, 2013 at 11:06 AM
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    No it doesn't !!! & why the hell haven't you come by to see me since you've gotten back ?? Just sent ya a text too....:mad::cool::p
     
  14. Jul 22, 2013 at 11:09 AM
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    im not back, im 2000 miles away from you guys
     
  15. Jul 22, 2013 at 11:09 AM
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    Dave? Dave's not here!
     
  16. Jul 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM
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    No not Dave, Dale is the spring guy :rolleyes:
     
  17. Jul 22, 2013 at 2:24 PM
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    want a sticker ??......:spy:
     
  18. Jul 22, 2013 at 3:00 PM
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    Stickers, yes, I like stickers!
    Thanks Doug
     
  19. Jul 23, 2013 at 3:34 PM
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    Finally got to flex out the springs
    Full stuff
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    I actually still had a little more droop that I could go than this
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    Perfect for what I need. I don't plan on doing any kind of serious rock crawling so that will do just fine
     
  20. Jul 23, 2013 at 7:13 PM
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    So I went to the junkyard today and all I found were springs that were 2.5 in wide. Can I still use those or do we prefer to find the 2.375 wide springs? Here's some of what I found. On another note will I need longer u- bolts?ImageUploadedByTapatalk1374631974.119636.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1374631992.786760.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1374632014.957545.jpg
     
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