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Car Forum / Toyota / Toyota Trucks / July 2006Springs and shocks for 98 Tacoma
My 1998 Tacoma 4x4 2.7L runs like a champ at 160K miles. My only problem is the springs. In the past three years I had to replace the short leaf on the passenger side once and driver side twice (13 months apart!). I've never carried more than 1,000 pounds in the back. I only got close to that once, in fact. And I know how to distribute the weight, so it wasn't like I had it all piled on top of the axle. You can be sure Toyota knows about this problem -- they got an earful from me, and I know I'm not the only one. I've seen the subject discussed here before. My question: What can I do for, say, under $200 that will make this a non-problem? Will new shocks help, or is that unrelated? And if I replace the shocks, what do you recommend? It's not a TRD. I seldom carry weight, and most but not all of my driving is on paved road. Thanks! Suggest having your local spring shop make a set. Pre-Tacoma spring packs will also fit, but will raise it an inch or 2. There's also a number of spring sets available from places like Downey, Northwest Off-Road, etc. Pick up any off-road magazine and you'll see ads. > My 1998 Tacoma 4x4 2.7L runs like a champ at 160K miles. My only > problem is the springs. In the past three years I had to replace the [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Thanks! > My 1998 Tacoma 4x4 2.7L runs like a champ at 160K miles. My only > problem is the springs. In the past three years I had to replace the [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Thanks! Toyota *does* know about this problem. There was a TSB for early Taco leaf springs although I think it was worded as a "ride comfort" issue. Earlier 3-leaf springs were prone to breakage and you could have them replaced with 4-leaf models. If the truck was still under warranty it would be covered but a little late for that now. I have heard of owners with trucks out of warranty who have managed to get Toyota to replace their springs for the labor cost alone, ~$160 to $200. -- Mike Harris Austin, TX List owner, Toy_Coma autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Toy_Coma/ |
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