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atwinda

12-05-2004, 11:57 PM

Short Description: Rebuild your stock Tacoma leaf pack

http://www.mor4wd.com/mods/toyotaleafrebuild/small.jpg
Link: Toyota Leaf Back Rebuild (http://www.mor4wd.com/mods.asp?ID=12)

83srtoy

12-06-2004, 01:17 AM

That leaf spring write up is badass. SO how much lift did you have before, and how did you know how many leafs to put back to have the same amount of lift or did you add enough leaves to gain some lift? My 98 Taco springs are so sagging
Sean

jtaco1

12-06-2004, 07:09 AM

Excellant write up, going to be doing it here in the next few weeks.

camaddy

12-06-2004, 07:35 AM

Very nice. Just curious- how does the rebuilt leaf pack handle a full payload?

Lucky13TRD

12-06-2004, 09:01 AM

Yeah the leaf pack was a great idea andy. For the flex that you got out of those is great.

tacoma_trd1999

12-06-2004, 09:08 AM

WATRD

12-06-2004, 09:28 AM

bigggbrutis

12-06-2004, 09:39 AM

Could you check your website out? Its not working right now, getting an ASP error I think. Thanks.

2pwrlftrs4u

12-06-2004, 10:53 AM

i used 2 stock leaf packs on mine and got about 3" without the overload leaf.

atwinda

12-06-2004, 11:51 AM

I had 4" of lift to start off, I ended up with slightly more than that. 4.5" to be accurate. I could probably take off my lift shackles and sit perfect again. (I like the 3.5" in front, and 4" rear). I am working on some newer shackles so those ones just stay on for now... Full payload isn't that bad. It tends to have a bit more body roll, but it did before, so IMO it hasn't really changed much.

atwinda

12-06-2004, 11:55 AM

I get this when I click on the link;

Active Server Pages error 'ASP 0113'
Script timed out

/Default.asp

The maximum amount of time for a script to execute was exceeded. You can change this limit by specifying a new value for the property Server.ScriptTimeout or by changing the value in the IIS administration tools.

Oh, and "Engineered" is spelled wrong in your logo :(

Er.. I can't get it to recreate.. My server is rather unstable.. If someone could recomend a good asp enabled host, that would be nice... Thanks for pointing that out..

bigggbrutis

12-06-2004, 12:07 PM

This would be a pretty good fix for my sagging driver side. Anyone know how much factory leaf packs normally run? Anywhere else I could get some besides this site? thanks

dan

bigggbrutis

12-06-2004, 01:24 PM

Anyone know if this would fix that sagging problem? if it will do you still take out the overload leaf? Just curious before I start looking into stock leaf packs.

atwinda

12-06-2004, 02:38 PM

Dan, The quick fix if you're just looking to solve the drivers side lean is a shim packer for the front coilover, and a small 1/4" or so shim/block for the rear. Perhaps you can talk to cornfed and see what he can do for you.

You'd have to rebuild both packs in the rear, which I suppose you could do, only using one additional leaf. A new pack from the dealer is more expensive than deavers or other aftermarket leaf pack.. If you are looking to replace the whole pack, that is your best option.

TiTRD

12-10-2004, 04:00 PM

Do you have any problems with leaves "fanning"

00Andy

12-11-2004, 01:04 AM

I did this on my truck and it worked out pretty well. I had to get a new centering pin, though, because I chose to leave the overload spring in. On mine, I got about 3" of lift but it is already starting to sag (putting in shackles soon). I've only had a couple of issues with mine and you may want to put these in your write-up.

1) On the passenger side, the springs would rub against the exhaust pipe which caused some fanning. Solved this by renting a exhaust pipe cutter at Checker and cutting it after the bend downward.

2) As this type of lift sags rather quickly without having re-arcing done at a spring shop, I've found that it is starting to stretch the e-brake cable. Fix forthcoming after finals.

Other than that, I've been very happy with it. I took mine off of my truck and used a newer TRD set as my base and cut up my originals. While I had them off, I coated everything in Rustoleum flat black industrial enamel and shot powdered graphite between all the springs and in the spring eyes.

Thanks for the write-up.

Leaf Spring Closeup (http://www.unm.edu/~andy00/images/100_1697.JPG)
Underneath Bed (http://www.unm.edu/~andy00/images/100_1712.JPG)

atwinda

12-11-2004, 08:35 PM

Do you have any problems with leaves "fanning"

The leaves do no fan. In fact, I made them fan more by modifying the c shaped clamp on the pack. You can navigate to that mod on my site, or via teh thread titled "leaf retension mod" in the cheap tricks section.

J-Man

12-11-2004, 08:53 PM

nice writeup, ive got an extra set of leaf sitting in my bed waiting to chopped, installed and beat on. Its definately the best bang for the buck i think.

TQM3 (Last IFS in AZ)

01-01-2005, 12:08 PM

Short Description: Rebuild your stock Tacoma leaf pack

http://www.mor4wd.com/mods/toyotaleafrebuild/small.jpg
Link: Toyota Leaf Back Rebuild (http://www.mor4wd.com/mods.asp?ID=12)

Before I bought my OME leafs I modified my springs in a simular fashion. I kept my main and second Tacoma leaf and replaced the rest with leafs from a j@#p Comanche. They worked well, I kept the overload as I carry weight from tim to time.
:welder:

NorcalPR

07-14-2006, 07:16 PM

I just did this on my 2001. I got 2" of lift. I made the BPV out of some flat stock, and for the brake line I just bent the bracket up, then flipped the e-brake cable on the gas tank so it will not rub on the rubber.

It took a while to find the dimentions I needed, but PaulW was kind enough to run to his truck with a measuring tape. Here are my findings:

Here are the dimentions as follows, 1 being the very first spring (with eyelets), 6 being the overload. The first number is the ammount in the front, the second is the ammount on the rear. The dimensions are from the end of the leaf above, to the end of the leaf...

1 (Eyelets)
2
3
4: 6.5"/8"
5: 3.5"/3.25"
6: (Overload)

I decided to drill the holes on the end for the stock pads. I also cut the corners, then grinded it round and threw a slight bevel on the edge. No squeaking, and looks very stock. However, if you decide to drill the holes, either have a Drill Dr. that you have experience with, or you can sharpen bits really well, because I tell you, you will go through bit after bit trying to drill a hole. I had to go in 3 steps, and each bit was only good for one hole. That was using lube, and a drill press with the correct speed. Took a LONGGGGGGG time, but IMHO, it's worth it. Do it once, do it right!

The shocks I used are Bilstien 5150's, model number BF5-A195-H1. A very nice ride.

Now, the last truck I had, had a Pro-Comp AAL, and then I went to a Alcan AAL, both available through Doug from www.ToyTechLifts.com. I tow my boat, haul my dirtbike, but still wanted to wheel and not bang my head on the headliner. The Alcan by far did the best ride, and it held wieght good, it also flexed pretty damn well!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/NorCalPR/flex.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/NorCalPR/truckbike.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/NorCalPR/Tacotowingboat.jpg

So far, I have only been able to tow the boat. It is very comparable, it actually holds the wieght a bit better, and the ride is a tad stiffer, but it's perfect:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/NorCalPR/101_0744.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/NorCalPR/101_0746.jpg

Note that I do have the wieght of the sliders. Each wiegh about 75 pounds (guestimating). My leaf springs were also pretty worn out form the camper shell the owner had on before.

The donor leaf pack was from a 98 (I believe) Tacoma, 4cyl 4x4. It had a Pro Comp AAL, so it may have been slightly sagged. The only info I have for doing this is, keep the driver side pack with the driver side, and the pass side pack with the pass side. I would imagine it would probably affect the side to side lift.

I also sprayed the whole leaf pack at the same time with Rust-oleum High Performance Enamel. It's really tough paint, and the flat black came out great.

Overall, I would do it again. Maybe we can start something where members post thier numbers and the ammount of lift, and any extra wieght on thier rig?

Hopefully this helps out anyone looking for about 2" of lift in the rear.

NorcalPR

07-29-2006, 08:42 AM

Update This thing flex's hard! I left the overload in and I can still easily stuff the tire in the fender. It has not sagged and the paint is holding up very nicely.

I recomend doing this to anyone if they have the ability and time to do this. It mnay take a while to find a donor pack, but once you do, it's the best!

4cloud9

07-29-2006, 12:31 PM

Can someone tell me how wide and thick the tacoma leafs are, I have a tundra and was toying with the Idea of adding some taco leafs in there but this might be a stupid Idea but I was just curious. Thanks.

Paul

07-29-2006, 12:33 PM

Lemme go measure my spare main leaf really quick.

Paul

07-29-2006, 12:37 PM

1/4 inch thick

2 3/8 wide

4cloud9

07-29-2006, 01:57 PM

1/4 inch thick

2 3/8 wide

Thanks, My leafs are about the same on my tundra 2 3/8" wide and 5/16" thick. So this could possibly work. Now just need to find a cheap donor pair to see what I can come up with.

freejake3

07-29-2006, 04:50 PM

Great mod. WHen mine start to sag this will be the solution. Cuttting the leaf spring in a diamond pattern will also aid in the flex and might make a difference to those experiencing a harsh ride.

NorcalPR

07-30-2006, 10:12 AM

What's great about the mod is I got the 2" of lift, but it still flex's pretty glose to stock. I'll take a poser shot today...

atwinda

07-30-2006, 10:53 AM

What's great about the mod is I got the 2" of lift, but it still flex's pretty glose to stock. I'll take a poser shot today...

you should be flexing a heck of a lot more than stock! you should remove your shocks and see if they are limiting your droop.

NorcalPR

07-30-2006, 11:59 AM

Well, I left the overload in because I tow my boat and haul my dirtbikes frequently. Also cuts down on the axle wrap.

Paul

07-30-2006, 01:21 PM

you should be flexing a heck of a lot more than stock! you should remove your shocks and see if they are limiting your droop.
Mine sure are. They limit compression too. I need to make new shock mounts and then buy new shocks.

sleepyratt

08-15-2006, 11:49 PM

just did this mod... I actually needed 6 leafs to get 2.25" of overall lift. shocks are coming since they are limiting flex. My pack was from a 2003 DC.

Scootn2nature

09-01-2006, 11:35 PM

I carry alot of weight and have done this mod in various degrees

I wouldn't cut the main leaf on the second set ......keep it around for a spare or to swap out after they start to "S" bad. I took out the overloads the first time I did it and left them out. I have seen three differen't overloads put in taco leafs. My OEM's had such a severe arc they never even came into play ....hauling or stuffing....IMO.

I had 8 leaves originally ...as many as would fit with stock U bolts . but removed two shortest because I had no down travel left; with fagtech rear in stock location ...Now I Have two cut 2nd and 3rd leaves from a 71 3/4 ton chevy, which are great. except Now Im noticing the main leafs are starting to show the age of three differen't attempts at correcting sag.
If you took your first rebuild leaf as far as you could towards the wrap on the front hanger ;I think this would solve the need to have them re-arched.even if your only flexing them on weekends and drive around empty....
no matter what every thing is resting on the thickness of the main leaf ..... I too drilled for pads, rounded and beveled..........I hate it when my truck starts to sound like a FORD.

RENEGADE76254

10-23-2006, 03:38 PM

picked up some springs today 2 do this mod pretty soon. after 4 months with a shackles lift my sotcks are gettin close 2 flat. they have 92k on them, the ones im gettin have 26k on them. im thinkin i should put the 26k set on the truck and pull leafs form the 96k set 2 chop and add. the guy also gave me some overload leafs from a set of OME springs, idk if they are worth messing with or not????
thanks

NorcalPR

10-23-2006, 04:30 PM

Just do what you suggested, using the 26k pack and using your 98k as the donor pack.

I have had no problems with the stock overload...

RENEGADE76254

10-24-2006, 09:18 AM

can anybody who used 3 stock leafs give me a lift estimate, the amount over stock. has anybody used 4 stock leafs yet? if so what was your lift amount?

Dick Foster

10-24-2006, 09:35 AM

Good writer up. Why not put that in the Wiki Faq/Tech section?

Puma

10-26-2006, 07:58 PM

Here's a question about the issue I have. I broke a spring (the military wrap leaf) on a 96 tacoma. They come with a three leaf pack, 2 main and an overload, I wanted to see if how this mod could help. I don't really want to lift at this time so could I replace the military wrap springs with two non-military wrap springs on each side to regain stock height? I also would like to keep my overloads as it needs to haul more than flex. The other problem is that I found a great deal on springs from a newer model tacoma (2000), will they be more or less comaptible? Thanks

Billy

Dick Foster

10-30-2006, 09:08 AM

There is no military wrap on stock springs. Military wraps involve two leaves where both leaves attach to the spring mounts thus providing redundancy.

Puma

10-30-2006, 02:43 PM

That's what I thought, they look kinda like military wraps though. So I guess there is no issue with replacing them with a trimmed spring. Also I haven't been able to access the link lately, but would adding one extra leaf to each side lift it very much, or just eliminate sag for a while? I don't want to lift, just make it look less retarded for now.

RENEGADE76254

10-30-2006, 07:06 PM

so i unbolted the leafs and removed the overload 2 rattle can. the leaf sets have what appear 2 be 2 different spring rates. when set on level floor upside down i took these measurements

Leaf pack A
eye-eye = 53.9375"
floor to centerpin hole of main leaf = 6"

Leaf pack B
eye-eye = 54.375"
floor to centerpin hole of main leaf = 5.25"

so from this info i concluded spring A must be driver side, b/c of what appears to be more arc, what i beleive 2 be caused by a higher spring rate. some others have also agreed with me, and i think it would be safe to say that my conclusion is correct.

Dick Foster

11-01-2006, 10:56 AM

The amount of lift if any would be determined by the leaf you add. What the spring rate is, controlled by the thickness and type of metal and the arc it has.

RENEGADE76254

11-01-2006, 02:59 PM

The amount of lift if any would be determined by the leaf you add. What the spring rate is, controlled by the thickness and type of metal and the arc it has.

those measurements are fromt he stock, unmodified leafs i picked up. the have approx 25k to 26k on them. i removed overload from each set, and noticed the difference in the 2 sets. so i just thought since one was more "arced" than the other, it must be for the drivers side, carring more weight.... am i right 2 assume this???

Dick Foster

11-02-2006, 09:29 AM

You can calculate and figure until your head falls off and you'll still miss it. Still there are many variables such as weight, how much hard use the springs have had etc. etc. etc. Changing springs isn't rocket science, it's easy enough and quick to do so just put them on and see what you get. If you need more, tweak the shackles if you need less get some other springs but run the ones you put on for a while until you are sure they have settled down on your rig.

RENEGADE76254

11-13-2006, 10:07 AM

i just finished up this mod not to long ago. added two leafs to the bottom and a 1" lift shackle, got about 3-3.5" of lift over stock.

tacotoy

11-13-2006, 07:49 PM

ok people doing this lift.... is anyone flipping their ubolts and relocating the shocks when you do this? as well as replacing the bushings on the leaf springs?

NorcalPR

11-13-2006, 08:03 PM

I didn't, but I dont see why not. If the b ushings are find don't even bother. My old truck had 90k miles on the leafs. Didn't squeak, weren't worn out, so no point. My truck has 60k, so those are pretty much brand spakin new.

I think the OP did relocate the shocks.

tacotoy

12-19-2006, 07:06 PM

it looks like 8 leaves is as many as you can fit with the ubolts.... does that include the overload?

Dick Foster

12-20-2006, 01:43 PM

You can get custom U bolts as long as you like.

tacotoy

12-20-2006, 08:12 PM

im still working out the ubolt flip setup and the corresponding shock setup. but as im thinking about it now i will probably leave out the overload.... that will just make it easier

tacotoy

12-30-2006, 05:55 PM

i did a slight variation.... instead of adding all of the leaves at the bottom of the pack i opened up the pack and installed 2 below the first and second leaves then had the original third leaf installed and then put in the shortened third leaf. i did this because i thought it would add more to the stability of the springs to keep them from s-curving or anything like that

Vic stuff

12-30-2006, 10:24 PM

EMPIRE

12-31-2006, 01:10 PM

i ahve a set of oem '06 leafs for free if anyone wants them. going to the dumps next saturday if nobody takes 'em.... :o

thehackman15

03-06-2008, 01:57 AM

Does anybody have the write up to this thing anymore?

tacotoy

03-06-2008, 07:04 AM

what do you need to know???? and which way do you want to do it?

NorcalPR

03-06-2008, 11:06 AM

Does anybody have the write up to this thing anymore?
I still have my post up on all the measurements you need for aobut a 2" lift.

thehackman15

03-06-2008, 03:22 PM

The only thing im pretty confused about is keeping the entire leaf pack together and not sliding in different directions. Do you need to get new clamps to keep the whole pack together like the stock set? Or can you just add in the new leafs and not worry about them? Also would getting rid of the overload leaf make the pack flex better and not be so stiff?

tacotoy

03-06-2008, 05:20 PM

i bent my clamps open a bit and they stay aligned just fine.... the centering pin and your U bolts do most of the work. you can go to 4 wheel barf and buy universal clamps too though....

i got about 3.5 inches of lift after everything settled doing it my way... but it is better to have 2 packs to use if you do it my way too...

oh and yes definitely ditch the overload.... there is no need for it unless you throw about 3 tons onto the backend of your truck after you do the rebuild

NorcalPR

04-02-2008, 11:27 PM

I kept the overload. Nothin wrong with it at all IMHO unless you want a lot of flex. I only did two leafs, left the OL in and ended up with about 2" of lift. Since doing the pack rebuild, I've sagged a little bit:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/NorCalPR/P1030272.jpg

guitarman4325

06-20-2008, 05:57 PM

so this link is taking me to some website and not a write up. can someone send me the right link?

thehackman15

06-20-2008, 09:29 PM

so this link is taking me to some website and not a write up. can someone send me the right link?

Its the right link, the website is down for the count.

guitarman4325

06-22-2008, 08:26 AM

where can i get a longer center pin for this

hytenor

06-22-2008, 11:43 AM

where can i get a longer center pin for this

Napa or any other parts house

guitarman4325

06-23-2008, 06:11 PM

i looked at napa and they didnt have anything. i didnt even bother askin at the autozone or advance auto parts cause no one there knows wtf they are talkin about. i asked the parts manager at auto zone if i could rent a strut compressor and he was like whats that. im gonna try car quest tomorrow. thanks

NorcalPR

06-23-2008, 06:13 PM

As much as I hate to say it: 4wp has them as well...

Or support a local Off-Road shop if ya can

thehackman15

06-23-2008, 06:28 PM

Ace hardware carries the bolt as well.

JOEPRUNC

05-28-2009, 11:21 AM

Bringing back this thread....
...as far as longer bolts, can I get away with installing a longer grade 8 bolt, or should I actually get a centering pin?

hytenor

05-28-2009, 11:41 AM

Bringing back this thread....
...as far as longer bolts, can I get away with installing a longer grade 8 bolt, or should I actually get a centering pin?

get a centering pin from Napa

JOEPRUNC

05-28-2009, 12:15 PM

Sounds good to me...thanks

BadBradHaz

05-28-2009, 12:49 PM

Or look in your phone book for a shop that does spring work.

JOEPRUNC

05-28-2009, 12:54 PM

Just called NAPA here and they've got them in stock, now I have to pull one out and see what diameter they are.

TaWComA26

06-12-2009, 05:45 PM

finally got my donor leaf pack and it looks like I'm next.

My stock leafs are pretty bad so, I'm gonna need this.

Stock02

06-22-2009, 10:07 AM

Link isn't working any longer. :confused:

JOEPRUNC

06-22-2009, 11:55 AM

Link isn't working any longer. :confused:

Its pretty easy...I only installed one leaf per pack, here's what I did:
-Measured where I wanted to cut the donor pack.
-Drilled holes for the stricker pads (like Phil stated earlier, you will go through bits, or you will need to learn to sharpen them)
-Cut the donor leafs to size, then unbolted them from the donor pack.
-Beveled the corners and cut edges, then painted them.
-Install stricker pads.
-Un bolted the leaf pack that you are going to reuse, and installed the donor leaf just above the overload.
-Bolted and torqued everything up with a new centering pin. Trimed the centering pin as it was 1" too long.
-Slap new leafs under your truck and WHAMO!!

With one leaf I got around 1"-1 1/2" lift (but its only been a month since the install), the leaf I installed was pretty long (about 2" from each of the leaf clamps). I did not need to lengthen the BPV, e-brake bracket, nor rear brake line.

I would recommend getting the donor leafs ready if possible before you pull your leaf pack out of your truck. Preping the donor leafs was pretty time consuming, slapping it all in the truck was pretty easy (especially with an extra set of hands an an impact wrench).

TaWComA26

06-22-2009, 12:28 PM

Hey Joe, you have any pics of the install and build or any of the leafs now?

Thanks man.

tacotoy

06-22-2009, 03:04 PM

i did 3 leafs to each one, if you can track down 2 donor packs, then you can get them all set up, do new bushings and the whole 9 yards. i built mine for about 40 bucks including bushings and center pins. i got about 4 inches of lift and they have settled down to about 3.5. and it was a simple bolt and unbolt deal....

JOEPRUNC

06-22-2009, 05:04 PM

Hey Joe, you have any pics of the install and build or any of the leafs now?

Thanks man.

Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures nor measurements of the work...I was trying to get it done in time to make it to a BBQ. But here's a before (shot everything) and after (OME881s with rebuilt leaf pack). And thats with 31 X 10.5

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_2M5OGB9eeS0/SZXNP6r-4JI/AAAAAAAABKQ/rSCWN79rVBk/s640/IMG_2211.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_2M5OGB9eeS0/SkANyj5HyVI/AAAAAAAAByw/cD4OfgSEclo/s640/IMG_3099.JPG

TaWComA26

06-22-2009, 09:57 PM

thanks man, and also nice truck.

Are those centerlines?

JOEPRUNC

06-23-2009, 08:13 PM

thanks man, and also nice truck.

Are those centerlines?

Thanks...though I'm not a fan of that chrome crap above the rocker panels, I've tried to talk her into pulling it off, but she doesn't want to deal with it. But its my girl friends truck, so I let her do what she wants with it.
As far as wheels, I'm not sure, that's the way she bought it.

kuntry_09

07-19-2009, 12:47 PM

how do i figure out how much to cut the doner pack and how many leafs to add for "x" amount of lift?

hytenor

07-19-2009, 01:19 PM

how do i figure out how much to cut the doner pack and how many leafs to add for "x" amount of lift?

trial/error, no other way since both sets of springs will vary.

TaWComA26

08-11-2009, 11:37 PM

Finally got to rebuilding my leafs...with a little help from (JOEPRUNC & NorcalPR).

Leafs are put together and gonna be put on the truck tomorrow. Pics up soon.

JOEPRUNC

08-12-2009, 12:47 PM

Hell yeah! Post what you did to help others out? Did you use the stock shackle or keep the longer one on?

TaWComA26

08-12-2009, 01:10 PM

Im gonna use the stock one to see how it is. Actually Im thinking about leaving the stock ones for awhile if not ever. Although I am running into problems with the Ubolts. A little short but when tightened the nut is flushed with the treads. Good enough?

NorcalPR

08-12-2009, 02:52 PM

TaWComA26

08-12-2009, 04:49 PM

When I did mine, I used stock shackles and u bolts with no issues.

Well I only say short since they were close to the end of the tread. But they look like their gonna hold up. I'll try and get some pics up to show how they look. But I definitely recommend this to anyone whos on a budget. I got about 3-4" of lift and no more saggy leafs. Would have been a quick 3-4 hour job but I put this thing off for ever and took 2 weeks. Also its been hot as hell. But again...well worth it.

NorcalPR

08-12-2009, 05:48 PM

Well I only say short since they were close to the end of the tread. But they look like their gonna hold up. I'll try and get some pics up to show how they look. But I definitely recommend this to anyone whos on a budget. I got about 3-4" of lift and no more saggy leafs. Would have been a quick 3-4 hour job but I put this thing off for ever and took 2 weeks. Also its been hot as hell. But again...well worth it.

Yeah, as long as there are no threads below the nut you should be just fine.

One thing though, if you wheel your rig, be sure to check those u-bolts frequently! When I did my sas, I found that mine were loose, probably only about 20ft lbs on them :eek::eek::eek:

Glad you liked the outcome. For not having new leafs, the ride is REALLY REALLY smooth, almost like stock

TaWComA26

08-12-2009, 07:04 PM

Yeah, as long as there are no threads below the nut you should be just fine.

One thing though, if you wheel your rig, be sure to check those u-bolts frequently! When I did my sas, I found that mine were loose, probably only about 20ft lbs on them :eek::eek::eek:

Glad you liked the outcome. For not having new leafs, the ride is REALLY REALLY smooth, almost like stock

Yea for sure Im gonna check it. After I did my coilovers and removed the swaybar. The nut fell off...so I guess you can say I learned my lesson.

But yea they ride so smooth, maybe smoother than stock. :)