i am in they market for a lift kit. i am wanting aals for the back because of how bad mine look. after looking at them, i have notied i have one long leaf, another under that, and then the overload spring. did the owner before me take out a leaf or something?? all other i have seen have at least 4, including the overload. a friend of mine has a 96 exactly like mine, even same color, and he has 4 springs. what is the deal?? any input??
'96 4wd leaf spring question
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That is how the leafs came on the '96's...two leafs plus the overload. I believe there might have been a TSB a while back for broken springs, and that may be why your buddy has four leafs. However, an AAL isn't going to fix how bad your leafs are. Your best bet would be new leaf packs.
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My 95.5 had the same set up as well, and they broke to hell, thats why i got my deavers, plus lift. Im not the first one around here to break them either, if i were you i wouldnt go aal. 22rToy's set up is a good one, its just finding some good pre95 springs in good condition.
Welcome to the pre-TSB leaf spring owners club (PTLSOC). 
The first batch of Tacomas from 95-96 were built with a three leaf pack. A TSB issued in 1996 corrected this issue. However, very few trucks actually got the service done. The TSB was good for vehicles not more then 5yr/60k mile.
At this point, the best thing to do is order a new set of springs. You can also rebuild your springs or swap in a set from a 98+ Tacoma (about 5" longer, requires welding and fab work).
Mine are like yours, but I got a shackle and an AAL on them and they still hold up. I'd like to get new ones, but thats not in my budget currently.
The first batch of Tacomas from 95-96 were built with a three leaf pack. A TSB issued in 1996 corrected this issue. However, very few trucks actually got the service done. The TSB was good for vehicles not more then 5yr/60k mile. At this point, the best thing to do is order a new set of springs. You can also rebuild your springs or swap in a set from a 98+ Tacoma (about 5" longer, requires welding and fab work).
Mine are like yours, but I got a shackle and an AAL on them and they still hold up. I'd like to get new ones, but thats not in my budget currently.
thanks for all the input. what i am wanting to do, is get another set of springs out of a new taco, can cut the ends off, and add em in to my set. make my own spring pack. i read that a few of they guys have done it. i will try, and tell yall how it does.
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Nope i ordered them fron SDHQ and they had some for my truck, no moving of the hanger necessary.turbo4door said:
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