When I need springs, I go to the local truck spring shops. The ones
that do dump trucks and Semi tractors. I busted some leafs out of my
1/2 ton Chevy and got a replacement 'stock' set installed for $200.00.

I then needed to replace my busted ones in my CJ7, so I went back to the
same place. They got 'stock' leafs, arched them for a 2.5" lift and
replaced one leaf with a pre arched 'keeper' leaf and installed them all
for under $250.00 a pair. These are in Canadian dollars too.

One would think the off road and 4x4 shops imagine their springs are
gold plated or something like the dealer does for the foolish amounts of
money they want.

The truck spring shops might be able to save you big also if your top
leaf is still intact. They can just replace the lower pack for a lot
less than a full set.

Mike

northcountry wrote:
>
> My search for "stock springs" leads to the Toyota dealer, where they
> got for over $400.00 each!
>
> Another possibility is Wheeler Offroad - they have a pair of 4 spring
> leafs that are close to ride height and go for $329 a pair
> http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/tacoleafs.htm
>
> Anyone have experience with their stuff?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > ??????
> >
> > When a spring is listed at 3.5 or 4.5 or 2, it is the amount of lift you
> > can expect 'above' stock.
> >
> > A 3.5" lift spring will jack the rear end wayyyy up there.
> >
> > Why not just get another set of stock springs? They are 'usually' the
> > strongest out there. If you go to a spring shop, they can even change
> > out one or more of the stock leafs to make it a 'heavy duty' spring set.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > northcountry wrote:
> > >
> > > I've baffled the online 'experts' by asking if a particular set of
> > > leaf springs will maintain the OEM ride height of my 97 Tacoma 4WD.
> > > I was particularly interested in a set of Pro Comp springs (price is a
> > > factor at only $110 a pop)
> > > They are advertised as having a height of 3.5", but when I questioned
> > > customer service as to whether this was the same as stock, they
> > > couldn't answer.
> > > It's a 4-leaf set, so I'm thinking it can't be much different than
> > > stock, but I don't want a jacked up rear end if I get these things (I'm
> > > currently a leaf short due to hauling too much firewood)
> > >
> > > Anyone have some insight as to what to expect/look for in aftermarket
> > > springs?
> > > I don't want to "trick my truck" - just give it some extra carrying
> > > capacity.