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  1. So CaL KiDz

    So CaL KiDz Newbie

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    Ok so my buddy (NeyugN) has a 93 toyota pick up. And in the back of the truck there are three leaf springs.If we pull the middle leaf (witch wll drop the back end about 2-3 inch.) If the tires happen to rub can we put the middle leaf back in??? Keep in mind he is running 17s. So any answers??
     
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    yup u can put it bak..the opposite way of how u took it out.....seriously...
     
  3. So CaL KiDz

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    well is it that easy?? Or is there any specific way to do it?
     
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    IronNam Grand Toyotaholic

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    Yeah....


    as long you're doing everything safely too.

    its not that hard.


    it'll only rub if you got like.... wide wide wide wide wheels...
     
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    I'm willing to give you a hand if you close by. text me 909-720-0710
     
  7. So CaL KiDz

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    dude you live in rancho cucamonga?? i used to live there but i moved to az lol. But thanks for trying man
     
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    Just be careful, My pinion bearing went out on me after i pulled the leaf.

    What i still dont get it, how does flipping the overload help? Aint it just flat?? /threadjack
     
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    yeah Jetas, thats what I thought too
     
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    jetas Grand Toyotaholic

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    I mean ive read about people doin it on tacos aswell as pre-tacos. but still dnt understand how it works.

    Im such a newb...:lol:
     
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    lol thing is that, once you're about 3" low in the rear... you have almost no rear travel...
     
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    Either way im notchin it. Ima try n get some 4" blocks, notch it then jus wait til i bag it.
     

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