hypertaco
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It rides way better than the blocks. I had the blocks and got these.....night and day difference.
good deal..thank you
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SignUp Now!It rides way better than the blocks. I had the blocks and got these.....night and day difference.
Sorry-I misunderstood.You didn't read my post.....I was talking about the fiberglass mono leafs....not the 4x4 6 lug leafs. The 4x4 leafs don't get you much drop.....maybe an inch?
Hmm...
I believe Toyota added one more leaf spring to their leaf packs in 2014?....
From what I *understand* the 4x4 and Pre-runner use the same rear springs.
I don't have an X-runner just a low life 2015 X-cab w/ a 2.7L manual, (wanting to do a 4L V6 transplant or waiting on URD to have a sale on their SC) I got a little over 2" drop with a set of 2015 4x4 leafsprings that didn't have any miles on them. They just had house paint on them from when the guy had his house painted. And for $75 who's complaining. Yes many 4x4 guys pull out their brand new springs.
Also the guy asking about the QA1's get TS703 Single adjustable. I'm still waiting on my fabricator to finish up the upper mounts & brake line mounts for the front QA1 coilovers.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/QA1-TS703-Stocker-Star-R-Shock-Absorber/161671951262?epid=1311809383&hash=item25a466339e:g:SYkAAOSwAQBaswDE&_sacat=0&_nkw=QA1+703&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313
Ok-cool. So you get a little over 2" drop with the 4x4 leafs [4-leafs]? The QA1 TS703 single adjustables just bolt right in and compensate correctly for the drop? Really curious about your front set-up QA1 coilovers too. Sounds nice.
AZ
The TSB recalled 4x4 leafs are the 4 leaf ones. The old ones are 3 leaf. I'm not sure on what year they did the recall.
Yeah I would say the drop was about 1.75" to 2" from stock ride height. For the pretty low price of a set of used 4x4 leafs I would say it's a low risk to at least try them and see. I don't think you would be disappointed with them if you want a lowered truck but still keep it comfortable for daily driving.
Two / 2 leafs plus an overload leaf = 3 leafs, these were recalled.
Toyota re-design the rear leafsprings to have three / 3 leafsprings plus an overload leaf = 4 leafs.
Hope that answers your questions
What is the total drop you think you got with the 4x4 leafs? about 2" ? If you don't mind.. what did they charged you from the Toyota dealership for the 4x4 springs?I just got new 4x4 springs from the Toyota dealer. Still drops a hair over stock and has a better spring rate so I am not needing the chiropractor after ever drive.
Anyone know if the 2015 4x4 leafs will also fit on a 2014 truck?
Would be nice to get a clarification on the amount of drop for 4x4 springs. 1/2" drop doesn't make it worth-it for me.Yes 2015 leafs will fit 2014 Tacoma.
Also from what I *understand* the 4x4 springs will drop the rear of an X-runner approx 1/2”? But I don’t know for sure!
If you pull the springs from your 2014 let me know because I might be interested in them.
AZ
You will get between 1.5" to 2" drop by replace the stock springs with the 4x4 springs.Would be nice to get a clarification on the amount of drop for 4x4 springs. 1/2" drop doesn't make it worth-it for me.
I actually did this as well. It was alright for a little while but then the springs started to sag quite a bit and they wouldn't take any weight at all before they bottomed out. My guess is that when they re-arched them it affected the properties of the steel in the leafs and weakened them. I wouldn't do this. Just spend the money on the 4x4 leafs (it was actually about $50 more for me to re-arch) and I don't think you will be disappointed.Anyone go the route of de-arching there existing springs to get the desired drop? Wondering if that would be a better option.
Thank you im going to keep searching for those 3" drop leaf but if i cant seem to find them my choice is the 2.25.You can get the 1.75 or 2.25 (whatever the current design is) mono composite drop leafs directly from Flex-Form
If you look at the other tacoma forum they sell OEM 4x4 leafs and just check for your area if they are buying...not sure why you spawn another thread, but I'm sure you can get a low mileage 4x4 leafs there.Excellent-thank you.
I think the original design was for 2.25" but I think that run had cracking problems....way way way back when....and an additional 1/2" was added for strength....leaving them with 1.75". I THINKThank you im going to keep searching for those 3" drop leaf but if i cant seem to find them my choice is the 2.25.
Thanks fo the heads upI think the original design was for 2.25" but I think that run had cracking problems....way way way back when....and an additional 1/2" was added for strength....leaving them with 1.75". I THINK