How to remove and install leaf springs and Leaf Spring Shackle on 1995 through 2004 Toyota Tacoma?

Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, blocking the front wheels to prevent rolling. Use a floor jack to support the axle, lifting it just enough to relieve tension on the leaf springs. Remove the four U-bolt nuts and washers to detach the spring from the axle, followed by the spring seat and U-bolts. Next, detach the front end of the spring from the frame by removing the nut from the hanger pin bolt. For the rear end, remove the shackle pin nuts, washers, and shackle pin, then lower the rear of the spring to the ground. After that, take out the hanger pin bolt and remove the spring assembly from the vehicle. If the bushings at the ends of the spring are worn or deteriorated, an automotive machine shop or dealer service department can press out the old ones and press in new ones. For installation, reverse the removal process, gradually tightening the U-bolt nuts in a crisscross pattern to the specified torque, and ensure the hanger pin and shackle pin bolts/nuts are also tightened to the torque with the vehicle at normal ride height.

Genuine Toyota Tacoma Leaf Spring Shackle

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Toyota Tacoma Rear Spring Shackle Kit
Part Number: 04483-04081
$107.49 MSRP: $151.52
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- Other Name: SHACKLE Kit, Rr SPRI; Shackle
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 04483-04080
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma | Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE, 2GRFKS, 2TRFE; GRN225L-CRFDKA, 2TRFE; GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN245L-CRADKA, GRN245L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-PRADKA, GRN245L-PRFDKA, GRN250L-PRADKA, GRN265L-CRADKA, GRN265L-CRFDKA, GRN265L-PRADKA, GRN270L-PRADKA, GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, TRN220L-TRMDKA, TRN220L-TRPDKA, TRN225L-CRMDKA, TRN225L-CRPDKA, TRN225L-PRPDKA, TRN240L-TRMDKA, TRN240L-TRPDKA, TRN245L-CRMDKA, TRN245L-CRMSKA, TRN245L-CRPDKA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN260L-TRMDKA, TRN265L-CRMDKA, TRN265L-CRPDKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRPDKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA
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Toyota Tacoma Rear Spring Shackle Kit
Part Number: 04483-04080
$107.49 MSRP: $151.52
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shackle Kit, Rear Spring
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 04483-04081
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2018 Toyota Tacoma | Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE, 2GRFKS, 2TRFE; GRN225L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-CRADKA, GRN245L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-PRADKA, GRN245L-PRFDKA, GRN250L-PRADKA, GRN265L-CRADKA, GRN265L-CRFDKA, GRN265L-PRADKA, GRN270L-PRADKA, GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, TRN220L-TRMDKA, TRN220L-TRPDKA, TRN225L-CRMDKA, TRN225L-CRPDKA, TRN225L-PRPDKA, TRN240L-TRMDKA, TRN240L-TRPDKA, TRN245L-CRMDKA, TRN245L-CRMSKA, TRN245L-CRPDKA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN260L-TRMDKA, TRN265L-CRMDKA, TRN265L-CRPDKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRPDKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA
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Toyota Tacoma Rear Spring Shackle Kit
Part Number: 04483-04050
$151.50 MSRP: $215.39
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shackle Kit, Rear Spring, RH; Shackle
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma | DLX | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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Toyota Tacoma SHACKLE KIT, RR SPRI
Part Number: 04483-04090
$232.80 MSRP: $333.82
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- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma | 4 Cyl 2.4L | T24; TZNA40L-PRZSZA, TZNA41L-PRZSTA, TZNA45L-PRFSZA, TZNA45L-PRZSZA, TZNA46L-PRZSTA
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Toyota Tacoma SHACKLE KIT, RR SPRI
Part Number: 04483-04100
$232.80 MSRP: $333.82
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- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma | 4 Cyl 2.4L | T24; TZNA40L-PRZSZA, TZNA41L-PRZSTA, TZNA45L-PRFSZA, TZNA45L-PRZSZA, TZNA46L-PRZSTA
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Toyota Tacoma Rear Spring Shackle Kit
Part Number: 04483-04060
$131.26 MSRP: $186.61
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shackle Kit, Rear Spring, LH
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma | DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB, VZN170L-PRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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Toyota Tacoma Rear Spring Shackle Kit
Part Number: 04483-04040
$95.33 MSRP: $134.38
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shackle Kit, Rear Spring, LH; Shackle
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2001 Toyota Tacoma | DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN160L-TRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB, VZN170L-PRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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Toyota Tacoma Rear Spring Shackle Kit
Part Number: 04483-04030
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shackle Kit, Rear Spring, LH; Shackle
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2001 Toyota Tacoma | DLX | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB

Toyota Tacoma Leaf Spring Shackle

The Leaf Spring Shackle connects the rear leaf spring to the frame, allowing the leaf spring to change length as the rear suspension moves. By rotating, the Leaf Spring Shackle allows the spring to flex, keeping the wheels planted on the road over bumps, which aids ride stability. The absence or obstruction of a Leaf Spring Shackle can cause the spring to have difficulties in its flexing ability, resulting in a loss of traction and unpleasant handling. There are various types, such as regular, rear, boomerang, and heavy-duty. They all perform the same essential function but vary in length. A longer Leaf Spring Shackle raises ground clearance and lift height, while a shorter shackle will lower it. The component can wear, rust, or break, which causes movement that eventually hampers control, so you should replace it as needed. On a Toyota truck, the Tacoma Leaf Spring Shackle is thus an essential safety link. The Toyota nameplate uses this pivoting link to maintain suspension articulation, and every Tacoma benefits from the Leaf Spring Shackle working within the Toyota Tacoma suspension design.

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Toyota Tacoma Leaf Spring Shackle Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Rear Spring Shackle Kit
04483-04040
Q: How to remove and install leaf springs and Leaf Spring Shackle on 1995 through 2004 Toyota Tacoma?
A:
Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, blocking the front wheels to prevent rolling. Use a floor jack to support the axle, lifting it just enough to relieve tension on the leaf springs. Remove the four U-bolt nuts and washers to detach the spring from the axle, followed by the spring seat and U-bolts. Next, detach the front end of the spring from the frame by removing the nut from the hanger pin bolt. For the rear end, remove the shackle pin nuts, washers, and shackle pin, then lower the rear of the spring to the ground. After that, take out the hanger pin bolt and remove the spring assembly from the vehicle. If the bushings at the ends of the spring are worn or deteriorated, an automotive machine shop or dealer service department can press out the old ones and press in new ones. For installation, reverse the removal process, gradually tightening the U-bolt nuts in a crisscross pattern to the specified torque, and ensure the hanger pin and shackle pin bolts/nuts are also tightened to the torque with the vehicle at normal ride height.