I recently posted about finding replacement springs for a 1992 Toyota PU, HALF ton, 2WD.
My research and any replies could only find replacements for 4 WD models. Mine is 2 WD. Nothing available. Not even in the venerable JCWhitney.
I am planning on having them REARCHED. If I remove the springs ( hoping they ain't rusted in after all these years in NJ winters ), it will cost about $150 for BOTH side.
I have only had a spring rearched once on an old Corona. I used the old U bolts.
Spring company is trying to get me to replace the U bolts for about $8 each - about $35 with tax.
Comments on reusing the old U bolts ??????????????????
I do not do hauling in the truck - maybe a toilet for install or a TV or computer purchase. I have done about 2 loads of mulch at most in 12 years.
If I move, I may have a small trailer for a couple of trips and then back to using the truck as a simple vehicle for drives without hauling.
If I can't get the springs out due to rust, then the complete job will be about $350. I was told by the spring company that since it is a Toyota, the less I break such as BUSHINGS, etc. getting it out, the better off I will be in my wallet. He claims the bushings are about $35 a side for rubber. I have checked all site and the ONLY bushings available are for 4 WD.
There AIN'T nothing out there for 2 WD that I can find. Reuse the old U bolts ???
TIA