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General Leaf Springs

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by 2006 Tundra AC, Jan 4, 2021.

  1. Jan 4, 2021 at 3:29 PM
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    2006 Tundra AC

    2006 Tundra AC [OP] Slowly upgrading my grandfather's old truck

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    Cedar Park, Texas
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    '06 desert sand 4.0 V6
    Alumas, Alcans, TuRD Pro wheels, 285/70/17 Falken
    So I am looking at suspension right now. I am thinking 5100's with OME coils from 1stgenoffroad.
    I am not sure what to do about leaf springs. Alcan and Deaver are out of my price range seen as I am 15 years old, so I am looking at these Springs from General Springs.
    https://www.generalspringkc.com/2000-2006-toyota-tundra-heavy-duty-rear-leaf-spring-5-4-1-leaves/

    Am I correct that these General Springs will deliver a stock ride and height? Also, does anybody have any experience with the durability of these springs?
    Thank you for helping me out.
     
  2. Jan 4, 2021 at 3:40 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

    Professional Hand Model A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    Hand Protectors
    We have a few members here that have enjoyed and highly recco General Springs. There is another Pennsylvania based seller ATS Springs which others have had success, as well. They are on facebutt.
     
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  3. Jan 4, 2021 at 4:36 PM
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    2006 Tundra AC

    2006 Tundra AC [OP] Slowly upgrading my grandfather's old truck

    Joined:
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    Andrew
    Cedar Park, Texas
    Vehicle:
    '06 desert sand 4.0 V6
    Alumas, Alcans, TuRD Pro wheels, 285/70/17 Falken
    Thanks for the quick response. They look similar to General.
     
  4. Jan 4, 2021 at 4:43 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

    Professional Hand Model A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    2002 Tundra SR5 4WD 4.7L AC Silver Metallica
    Hand Protectors
    Both companies use Made in USA steel.
     
  5. Jan 4, 2021 at 5:01 PM
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    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    2000 Limited TRD AC 4X4 Thunder Grey 270k miles. 2019 Limited TRD CM 4x4 Cement Grey 75k miles
    2000: Bilstein 5100's 16x8 589's with 265/75/16 and 1.25" spacers Flowmaster 50 series over the axle dump Pioneer touchscreen with backup camera Full interior and dash LED conversion Trailer brake controller with 7 pin Bedliner coat bumpers & trim ARE topper 2019: ARE topper with full Bedrug kit and Vortex rack TRD shifter 1.25" wheel spacers (I like to live dangerously) Red tow hooks for that +15 grip bonus
    Welcome to the forum and congrats on a sweet first ride for a 15 y/o. I just ordered and helped my father in law with a set of replacement springs from General Springs for his 2006 GMC Sierra. He ordered the heavy duty ones (500# extra capacity) and reports a slightly firmer ride from his worn out stock leafs. It added about an inch or so of ride height. He's only had them on for a month or so along with a set of Timbren's for pulling a 16 foot trailer full of side by side toys.
     
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  6. Jan 5, 2021 at 8:47 AM
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    2006 Tundra AC

    2006 Tundra AC [OP] Slowly upgrading my grandfather's old truck

    Joined:
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    Male
    First Name:
    Andrew
    Cedar Park, Texas
    Vehicle:
    '06 desert sand 4.0 V6
    Alumas, Alcans, TuRD Pro wheels, 285/70/17 Falken
    Thanks @KNABORES for the information. This truck was my grandfathers until he passed it down to me and I love it. I will probably upgrade to the Generals along with 5100s before I turn 18 and I am driving full time.
     
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