INSTALLING NEW LEAF SPRINGS - Dakars on my Toyota Tacoma 

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They haven't really settled at all, but it rides great. As for weight, I'm not sure, but when my bed is loaded more than I would like(like a full truck full of wood), the leafs handle amazingly. Helping someone first is definitely a great idea!

I was hoping for the same thing I am installing these on saturday and afraid I am making a huge mistake not just ordering all the hardware

Those are the Old Man Emu DAKARs.

I won't give you the exact parts because the leafs actually changed from 96-97 to 98 and beyond, and I don't know what truck you have. However I got them from wheelers off-road, and they will help you get everything you need.

I can't remember.. The new leafs(or the ubolts) came with some install instructions. I think it was 80ft/lb - then retorque after 500 miles for the u-bolts. For the hangers, I'm not sure.

cool; thanks.

Thanks!

Hey! I no longer have the truck, so I can't do any measurements. However, here are some pictures before and after the leafs. imgur.com/a/6NmbwuK you're right, believe the truck already had a full 2-3" lift with the old leafs and upper ball joints, and it definitely went up another 2-3" with the Dakars in the rear. I didn't mind the rake because hauling heavy stuff felt really good. I also didn't drive it enough to let them settle at all, but I don't imagine there would be much settling. I had to get the extended shocks as well (which I didn't show in the video). - Jump on the discord if you have more questions. discord.gg/nhB42bFh

@@SeanHodgins Thank you for your speedy reply! The after photo definitely doesnt look too raked out. youre the man!

I got them from Wheelers Off Road in the states. It was about 700US including shipping for the leafs, then I bought some shocks in Canada for about $150.

thanx

Thanks Bob!

Thank you!

Thanks! I don't remember exactly I was pretty tired by that point, haha, but I think they weren't too difficult to get in place.

Shackle side? Or the front? Thanks, I'll loosen and retorque them. Need to retorque the ubolts soon too.

+SeanHodgins the back side with the shackle for sure, since it moves

BFG T/A KOs at 285/75/16 - the rims are Pro Comp 7069s

The omu Dakar for our year truck is cheaper. I bought them for my 86 4x4. You have to buy their yellow bushing kit.. the OEM or red energy suspensions ones wont work.. trust me I have the ES just sitting after thought itll work.

I really can't remember now, but it might have been wheelers off road.

You're not wrong.. I get caught up in the moment sometimes. I wear them almost all the time now.

SeanHodgins weight reduction

I should have.. But the truck rides so much better now, and even better with some weight. No noise, and much more stable hitting bumps on the highway. The truck would shimmy when going over crazy bumps before but that is gone now. I think it was from axle twist which I was hoping these leafs would remove, and they did!

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Hey thanks!,I got new "Main Eye Bolts" from Wheelers Offroad(where I got my springs) because I knew I was going to have to cut mine out. These are them wheelersoffroad.com/product/toyota/tacoma/1995-5-2004-tacoma-4x4-and-prerunner/suspension-steering-and-chassis/miscellaneous-suspension-parts/toyota-spring-main-eye-bolt-kit/

They are, but I was working in my friends shop with no air...

Thanks!

Southern Ontario Canada. We litter the streets with salt in the winter.

@@SeanHodgins ah ok understandable, I’m here in Texas that’s why I was so shocked abt the rust haha. Clean truck tho👍

Hmm, maybe 4 hours all in? I can't remember exactly, but I wasn't rushing. Fighting with the rust took most of the time, that and trying not to drop heavy stuff on me. Might be a 2-3 hour job if you don't have rust. Its essentially, remove the wheels, remove 6 nuts/bolts, reinstall. You also need to factor a installing an extended brake line, bleed brakes and install longer shocks if you don't already have those on.

I was just thinking about OEM replacement. Mine isn't lifted at all. I just put new rear shocks on and noticed how bad the springs were.

They are pretty great. Honestly I don't know if they make them for Chevy or not.

You watch your mouth! first gen Tacos are the best trucks ever produced.