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Leaf springs ... are they supposed to look like that?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by LostCaliTaco, Mar 10, 2020.

  1. Mar 10, 2020 at 9:19 AM
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    LostCaliTaco

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    I was out camping this weekend and had a look at my leaf springs on my 2014 DCLB TRD Sport. I don't think I had ever really looked at the leaf springs specifically, but have seen a lot of posts about sagging leaf springs in 2nd gen Tacomas.

    1st photo is left side, 2nd is right side.

    I intend to replace the leaf springs when I do a suspension upgrade, but I wanted to make sure I'm not due for new ones now. Thoughts? And suggestions for suspension upgrades (front and rear)?

    IMG-8372.jpg IMG-8373.jpg
     
  2. Mar 10, 2020 at 9:20 AM
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    QuicksandTaco

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    Normal.
     
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  3. Mar 10, 2020 at 9:26 AM
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    photonashville

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    My original stock 3 leaf springs are inverted worse than yours, have been for some time. I haul a lot in the bed often, tools, camping, etc. Only thing that has helped has been the air bags. I bought new General Spring leaf packs to install in coming weeks.
     
  4. Mar 10, 2020 at 9:29 AM
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    GATacoRookie

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    I have this exact same issue on my 1.5” blocks, but a little more warp than yours. Rides like shit.
    I got some OME medium Dakars to fix the issue.
    Now I’m one step closer to getting out of the mall parking lot scene....
     
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  5. Mar 10, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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    tjhall36

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    Check with your local dealer, there may a TSB on that year. Mine were replaced for free at the dealer on my 09'.
     
  6. Mar 10, 2020 at 11:06 AM
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    MolonLabeTaco

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    My 6 month old Dakar leafs looked worse. Mine are an S shape. I say it’s bullshit but OME says it’s normal.
     
  7. Mar 10, 2020 at 11:34 AM
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    Crosis

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    Tell OME that normal is a smile shape, not a frown.
     
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  8. Mar 10, 2020 at 2:23 PM
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    Marshall R

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    I don't recall which years, but Toyota replaced mine under a recall in December. This on a 2007 with 200,000 miles on it. But mine didn't look that bad after 200,000 miles.
     

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