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NESW20 · 06-11-2011, 11:19 PM

another update.

finally got around to getting rear springs. after a lot of debate, i decided on getting AllPro rear leaf packs. https://www.allprooffroad.com/05taco...omaleafsprings

they showed up yesterday around noon, and i got to work.

new vs old. a bit of a difference.

here's how it sits now on stock sized tires.

next up is a new wheel bearing, new upper control arms, and then once my BFG all terrains FINALLY wear out, i'll step up to the 285s.

enjoy!

RRnold · 06-12-2011, 01:47 AM

Nice!!

How much did it lift it? Are you rear shocks still good?

Giccin · 06-12-2011, 03:04 AM

Zombie crusher.

bofa · 06-12-2011, 10:07 AM

I'd be tempted to get that rear bumper powder coated black. Looks good though!

Random_Art · 06-12-2011, 11:11 AM

Coming along nice! I often forget that there's still new vehicles out there that use leaf springs.

NESW20 · 06-12-2011, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RRnold

Nice!!

How much did it lift it? Are you rear shocks still good?

i didn't measure before and after (i know, i'm lame), but roughly 3 inches of lift. when i did the front suspension i also replaced the rear shocks with OME Nitrochargers, which helped significantly. without those, there's no way i could have driven on the old leafs for so long.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giccin

Zombie crusher.

yes. now i just need to work on my cardio. and my arsenal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bofa

I'd be tempted to get that rear bumper powder coated black. Looks good though!

i'd like to get a replacement high-clearance rear bumper, so i probably won't mess around too much with the stock bumper. here's a link and a picture of the bumper i'm looking at: http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthrea...t=point+return

Quote:

Originally Posted by Random_Art

Coming along nice! I often forget that there's still new vehicles out there that use leaf springs.

thanks! i have the opinion that any proper pickup truck should have a good set of leaf springs in the rear. these new ones ride REALLY nice, hold weight better, and give the truck a more solid feel. huuuuge improvement over stock.

bofa · 06-12-2011, 02:43 PM

Even better

06-11-2011, 11:19 PM	#15
NESW20 2.1L 3SGTE Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: MR2 Turbo & Tacoma Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	another update. finally got around to getting rear springs. after a lot of debate, i decided on getting AllPro rear leaf packs. https://www.allprooffroad.com/05taco...omaleafsprings they showed up yesterday around noon, and i got to work. new vs old. a bit of a difference. here's how it sits now on stock sized tires. next up is a new wheel bearing, new upper control arms, and then once my BFG all terrains FINALLY wear out, i'll step up to the 285s. enjoy! __________________ 1991 MR2 Turbo - 2.1L high compression stroker 3SGTE 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road - All-Pro front bumper, Old Man Emu shocks, Old Man Emu HD front coils, All-Pro leafs 1990 240SX Coupe - sold 2008 Civic Si Sedan

06-12-2011, 01:47 AM	#16
RRnold 2 wheel member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: JZA80, 997.1, Taco Location: SoCal->NorCal Posts: 4,330 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 938 Times in 480 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice!! How much did it lift it? Are you rear shocks still good? __________________

06-12-2011, 03:04 AM	#17
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06-12-2011, 10:07 AM	#18
bofa Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: Ms. Daisy Location: Dog house Posts: 645 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd be tempted to get that rear bumper powder coated black. Looks good though! __________________ BRZ before hoes

06-12-2011, 11:11 AM	#19
Random_Art professional smartass Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: 16 speed mountain bike... Location: Georgia Posts: 659 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Coming along nice! I often forget that there's still new vehicles out there that use leaf springs. __________________ Goodbye Celica, you served me well. http://artsofrandomness.blogspot.com/

06-12-2011, 02:43 PM	#21
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