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Wild horses ford bronco leaf springs on a 14' access cab 4wd

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Pinoiako916, Apr 6, 2014.

  1. Apr 6, 2014 at 11:30 PM
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    Pinoiako916

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    Is it possible to put in narrower 66-77 Ford Bronco leaf springs on a second gen Tacoma? I am not into the whole thing on flexing, but I am looking for narrower leafs so that I can cut more frame behind the rear leaf spring shackles to improve approach/departure angles.

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    More specifically, I am trying to put in Early Ford Bronco Wild Horses leaf springs on a second gen (Dimensions 21 inch from front shackle mount to center, and 21 inch from center to rear shackle). The width of those springs are the same as a stock second gen. I am trying to cut as much frame as possible from the rear leaf spring shackles on back to convert it to a flatbed and improve approach/departure angles.

    Will axle wrap be a problem?

    Attached, is a picture of the wild horse spring

    What is your advice on this? Can this be done.

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  2. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:12 AM
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    The End

    The End #allenfab

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    If you move the front hangers.
     
  3. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:45 AM
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    Will the rear shackles move forward as well?
     
  4. Apr 7, 2014 at 6:05 AM
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    The End

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    That would be up to you. You can leave the rears where they are and move the fronts towards the rear or vice versa I suppose.

    As long as the axle stays in the same spot you should be ok. Seems like a lot of work.

    Do you already have those bronco springs or are you buying some?
     
  5. Apr 7, 2014 at 6:20 AM
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    Seriously bro? Still asking this same dumbass question? I think u have created enough threads on this "truck shortening" topic. Jesus. I vote mods lock thread
     

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