Topic: springs to use for my build

[81_yota]

i have a 81 yota will be starting my build soon but what leafs should i use please help i have read so many differnt forums but idk 

[hilux-1983]

See if this helps you decide--- http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=65878.0;highlight=upgrade

[muddywaters]

i have about 3" on my 81 with RUF and f150s on 35s and it needs 37s.  4" uptravel at all 4 corners.  you need to look at build threads and think about what you want to use your truck for and then buy springs that fit your application. i have $50 in my setup and it works very well...i just couldnt see spending $5-600 on leaf springs, that money could be spent better elsewhere on the truck.  i have ridden in trucks with more lift and where we wheel(lots of muddy hills, off camber descents) a little lower(and some width) helps you feel a lot more stable.  front springs- top three leaves from 81 pack,  bottom leaves from 87 pack cut down.  rear springs-f150 main and second leaf, 88 toy leaf, chevy antiwrap.    good luck with your build.

[81_yota [OP]]

thanks for ideas and help so far i have been reading about chevy 63s is this any good or ??

[46&2]

Marlin springs. Wagoneers and Chevy 63s. Toyota rears up front. Ford F150 rears.

Alll great springs. Depends on your budget and availability. I run the stock waggys and the 63s and I love it. I know a lot of people that use many combinations of the aforementioned springs, and they are all a good choice in my opinion.

Check out the Toyota FAQ on pirate4x4:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=775780

Great place to start and to research a variety of spring options (and build/tech info). Look for first gen builds on here and see what people have done, and what they like/dislike. Like I said, any of the springs I mentioned are a great set up. Just gotta know what you want. I ran a variety of springs before I settled on the stock wagoneers/chevy 63s. Have not been happier with the springs.
 

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You will never get a solid, general consensus answer on what springs to run. Look around and see what appears to suit you best for what you want and need.  

[silence007]

Most common thing I have been seeing is the F-150 in back and packing the rears up front.  Also the F-150 springs are already flipped if you go pull them at the junk yard, thats what i did.  For the front I spent alot of money on the SAS, next build will be no where close to as spendy.  I am working with an 89 extra cab.  If you want to look it is 89 x-tra cab w/22re in the build forum.