Archive Explorer Series "SHACKLETON" Leaf Springs Package Tundra 2000-2006
Archive Explorer Series "SHACKLETON" Leaf Springs Package Tundra 2000-2006
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>>PRICE INCLUDES SHIPPING, FOR LOWER 48 STATES ONLY<<
Lead time: In stock
-"Shackleton" leaf packs are designed by Archive for severe duty off road travel, and made to travel from Alaska to Argentina! Quantity of 1 is a PAIR
-Made in USA with 5160 steel 2.5" wide materal, tip insert pads, full military wrap yet won't scrape hanger, diamond point ends, bolted spring clips, top quality poly bushings and sleeves.
-Carefully designed to NOT have interference issues that are so common with aftermarket springs in the Toyota market
-MD Intended ideal range 0-750 lbs added to rear axle weight
-HD Intended ideal range 500 min -1250+ lbs added to rear axle weight
-Lift height (vs stock unloaded 4WD models): see Product Fitment Notes below
-Unloaded, the ride is great and flex well, but both handle loads much better than stock
-There is NOT a left or right version, If one spring has a hair more arch, use it on driver side. Load your vehicle accordingly + adjust LF coilover so front helps rear.
-These springs are designed for more droop than stock springs. Archive Hammer Hangers recommended for best ride and max travel.
U-bolts (not included) available here: Square OE Style U-bolts or Round U-bolt flip style
-Archive's Stealth HD U-bolt flip kit with Option 3 or Option 4 w/ Archive Speed Bumps are optional ($30 discount optioned with springs)
Explorer Series:
The SHACKLETON springs are name after Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, an Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic. He was one of the principle figures of the period known as the "Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration."
Product Fitment Notes
Product Fitment Notes
| 2000-2006 Tundra AC/DC 4x4 | Archive Shackleton Packs | |
| Pack w/ Added Rear Weight | Estimated Lift Amount | Axle-Tube-to-Frame-Bot |
| Stock 3/1 - 0lbs | 0 | 9.5 |
| Archive MD - 0lbs | 2.0 | 11.5 |
| Archive MD - 750lbs | 1.0 | 10.5 |
| Archive HD - 0lbs | 2.5 | 12.0 |
| Archive HD - 500lbs | 2.0 | 11.5 |
| Archive HD - 1250lbs | 1.5 | 11.0 |
| Archive XD - 1250lbs | 2.5 | 12.5 |
| Archive XD - 1750lbs | 1.5 | 11.0 |
Shipping
Shipping
Free shipping to lower 48 states. Additional fees apply for Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico etc.
Canada Shipping Flat Rate: $120
*Certain province will incur additional fee that will be confirmed via email.
Installed the Shackletons and flip kit on the rear last weekend. I wend with the MD duty after chatting with Eric and weighing out the truck. Rides great.
Let me start with what my suspension setup was before I installed the Medium Duty “Shackleton “leaf springs package. In the front I have a 2” lift from Bilstein’s. The rear had an ICON add-a-leaf and SumoSprings bump stops. When fully loaded, the rear of the truck sagged 1” lower compared to the front. The offroad ride quality wasn’t bad but it wasn’t great. The rear suspension would often bottom out.
The offroad ride quality with the Archive Garage leaf springs is vastly improved. With about 100 offroad miles, I have yet to bottom out the rear suspension. The increased articulation is also greatly improved. There is a noticeable improvement in on-road ride comfort too.
The ride height in the rear increased 3” and is now 2” greater than the front. That is with 600lbs of everyday weight in the rear. The rear ride height decreases about 1” with 400lbs of added loadout weight.
Bottom line, I couldn’t be happier with the performance of the springs, and I would highly recommend them to any off-road/overlanding enthusiast.
Fantastic ride quality and second to none build quality. Super easy to shipping to Canada. These are fantastic and I wish I did them sooner - very worth it!!
Talked with Eric over a year ago but recently purchased the MD leaf springs and installed them in the driveway. This is the best I’ve had this truck running. The ride quality is unmatched. Previously, the truck had stock springs and an add-a-leaf…it was level before added weight in the back which caused a squat. Now, the archive leaf springs are paired with OME front shocks and springs and rear shocks. The rake is perfectly balanced with headlight’s shining at a perfect angle. Even with added weight the truck handles flawlessly.
I had the pleasure of working with Eric of Archive Garage, who spent a considerable amount of time helping me find the perfect options for my 2004 Tundra Access Cab. Eric has first hand experience with the OG Tundra and designed the HD/MD Shackleton springs specifically around the chassis. Eric was also able to clearly articulate the benefits of buying Archive products over the competition, and more directly made a strong case for buying and installing the hammer hangers sold by AG to strengthen the rear end suspension over factory by a significant margin. The installation of both products isn't a casual DIY project, but I did manage to complete the task (hangers and HD leaf pack) in just under 8 hours. The ride quality is significantly smoother now, both with weight (1100lb truck camper) and without, which came as a pleasant surprise. I did speak with multiple competitors (Deaver, Alcan, Robinson, etc.) before making the purchase, but in the end, Eric's kindness, professionalism, and specific knowledge of the first gen Tundra far outweighed any argument to go with another company. I'm looking forward to eventually purchasing the shock relocation kit too, but for now am very pleased with everything about Archive Garage and the products I've purchased from them. If you're on the fence, just give them a call and make the purchase.