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Wheelers leaf packs

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by NOLA ItsNotOva, Feb 2, 2016.

  1. Feb 2, 2016 at 6:27 PM
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    NOLA ItsNotOva

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    Hey guys, tried my luck on the facebook page, but no luck. I will be needing to replace my leafs on my 01 soon. I will be running Bilstein 5100's with OME 881 coils and would like the truck to sit level. Was looking at wheelers 5 pack or wheelers 8 pack leafs. Anyone have any experience with those? Or if not, any experience with others? Trying to stay under 2.5" of lift
     
  2. Feb 3, 2016 at 4:05 AM
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    NCJeyota

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    A few years ago I had the same setup 881s, 5100s on my 03 double cab and bought Wheelers 5 leaf pack for the rear and was very happy with the look and the ride. Just put the 881s on the lowest setting of the front 5100 strut and you should get the height you're looking for.
     
  3. Feb 3, 2016 at 4:56 AM
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    NOLA ItsNotOva

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    So don't get the 8 pack?
     
  4. Feb 3, 2016 at 5:41 AM
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    I used the wheelers 5 leaf fir 1.5" on my old Tacoma. Paired it with 882s and it sat level with no added weight in the front

    Thus was before the 8 pack was available
     
  5. Feb 3, 2016 at 5:48 AM
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    Oh ok. I was looking for something closer to 2". Will the 5 pack do or the 8 pack would be better
     
  6. Feb 3, 2016 at 5:52 AM
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    Bilstein 5100's on all four corners. Front set @ 0 with OME 883x coils. Alcon leaf springs. Viper Alarm. Wet Okole seat covers. WeatherTech Floor liners front and back. Oem Toyota chrome exhaust tip. ARE Shell. America Outlaw Wheels.
    I had put the 5 leaf on my 99 Tacoma. Great ride , held a load well and gave me the 1 1/2 in. Lift that I was looking for . It comes with the polyerathane bushings be sure to put the grease make for them between the bushing and the leafs AND the leaf and the shackles or they will squeak like as siv.
     
  7. Feb 3, 2016 at 11:02 AM
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    $363 - 2 1/4": $600 - ~2":
     
  8. Feb 3, 2016 at 1:25 PM
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    Here is mine with Kings Offroad coilovers with Wheeler's/Alcans 5 leaf rear leaf and OME NitroChargers:
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  9. Feb 3, 2016 at 4:13 PM
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    I head that Alcan is no longer making them for wheelers.
     
  10. Feb 3, 2016 at 6:04 PM
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    Oh ok. I was looking for something closer to 2". Will the 5 pack do or the 8 pack would be better
     
  11. Feb 3, 2016 at 6:05 PM
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    Its still on their website. Didnt ask call them though
     
  12. Feb 3, 2016 at 8:31 PM
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    Yeah I think it's right about 1.5" rear with the 5 leaf. Not sure about the 8 leaf. You can also look into some OME Dakars and if to high you can remove 1 over leaf.
     
  13. Feb 3, 2016 at 8:35 PM
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    Idk how to remove a leaf lol
     
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    Looks good! Guess that's the route I'm going to take
     
  16. Feb 4, 2016 at 5:24 AM
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    Haha, its one bolt and the whole leaf pack will come apart.
     
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    Why don't you contact Wheelers and get the ones that go with the 881's? Also to remember to put the spacer on the drivers side in the front shock for lean? I got the whole setup and it raised mine exactly 2 inches.
     
  18. Feb 4, 2016 at 5:26 AM
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    If you want closer to 2" the 8 leaf will do the trick. Less lift by .5 go 5 pack. More lift by .25/.5 go with dakars.
     
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    I've just been pretty busy lately and can't really make phone calls during the day at work
     
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    Shows how much of a noob i am with suspension lol
     

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