Brand New Generalspring Leaf Springs Sagging Bad

This week I just recieved new standard duty Generalspring leaf springs for my 98 4x4 taco. After installing along with new shocks the back now sits ~1.5" shorter than the front (stock springs and height). As you can see from the pics the springs are sagging really bad and are bent up in the middle (also a weird kink in one of the springs. I have not put any load in the truck yet it's only been about 24 hours since install. I find it odd that both springs are sagging like this. These are WAY worse then the factory springs I replaced at 270k miles. Does anyone have any ideas or advice besides contacting them which I already have. Any other suggestions for a higher quality OEM replacement leaf?

 

Yeah I have the rwd Taco zero lift version.....and my leafs came from factory looking just like yours....no difference....
well except for that kinky one.....

I'll be doing rear fuel lines refresh tomorrow ......I'll snap a pic........

That kink is your ticket for a RMA......

 

Thanks! Yes, these are worse than the factory ones I had on a 3" spacer. I'm pretty frustrated and since both are like this I have serious doubts that a replacement would do anything.

 

A red neck fix would be put a helper leaf in there.....maybe longer rear shakles....maybe the adjustable ones...

 

Costs triple of what you paid, but I'm sure it's far better quality.

 

Was under the impression that the Generalspring leaf springs were meant for 4X2's......

 

I did get the new shackles that General spring sales as well.

I'm trying to restore the original ride height. the OME claims to have 2.25" increase in height.

At least for the 98-00 model years they have both and also a Heavy Duty version: https://www.generalspringkc.com/leaf-springs/toyota/tacoma/1998-2000-toyota-tacoma-leaf-springs/

 

Mines the small 3 band one, and your 4 band one looks as weak as mine or worse...

 

New u bolts, right?

Could you post a pic with the shackles in view?

 

To qualify for a refund, you must make sure we receive the returned order within 30 days of purchase.

 

Yes new shackles and U-bolts from GS. Here you go.

 

Looks good, except for this -


Reach out to them and see what they can do. Sucks, sorry to see this.

 

So does that mean if you get longer shackles.....you ride around on two W's.....

 

I did, I will update the thread with what they say. The thing that is most concerning as I said before is that they are both doing it. It would make more since as a one off issue if only one were sagging like this. They are also squeaking when I get in/out of the truck.

Does anyone else know any OEM height spring options?

 

I think husky spring makes some

 

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,1998,tacoma,3.4l+v6,1317633,suspension,leaf+spring,7544

 

from what I’ve Seen I think most of the choices on rock auto are the same that GS sells. GS doesn’t actually make them they are “Stanley springs” which are made by Dayton parts (at least the standard version - not sure about the heavy duty). This is what I got

 

With the flaw you got a get out a jail free card....
....i'd send them back ......shouldnt have to buy a helper leaf when brandnew......what happens 5 years later....

And then start a new thread poling whats worked for leaf upgrades......no shortage of advice.....this and wheels......biggest passion play here.......

Might even luck out and find someone who has an extra uninstalled set.....

 

of course I find this thread after I buy my GS.

any update from the MFG?

 

Have you contacted General Spring??

Bad flat stock happens

I have bought sets of springs