Tuff Country 85250 Rear Add-A-Leaf Kit Ford Ranger Jeep Cherokee Toyota Tacoma

Vehicle Fitment

• 1983-1987 Ford Ranger 4WD
• 1987-2001 Jeep Cherokee 4WD
• 1984-1985 Toyota 4Runner 4WD
• 1979-1994 Toyota Truck 4WD
• 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma 4WD and 2WD PreRunner
• 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma 4WD and 2WD PreRunner

Fitment Notes

• Lift height varies by vehicle platform - see breakdown below:
  • 1983-1987 Ford Ranger 4WD: approximately 2 inches rear lift
  • 1987-2001 Jeep Cherokee 4WD: approximately 2 inches rear lift
  • 1984-1985 Toyota 4Runner 4WD: approximately 2 inches rear lift
  • 1979-1994 Toyota Truck 4WD: approximately 2 inches rear lift
  • 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma 4WD and 2WD PreRunner: approximately 3 inches rear lift
  • 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma 4WD and 2WD PreRunner: approximately 2 inches rear lift
• Designed for use with stock-height rear leaf springs only - not compatible with previously lifted or aftermarket spring packs
• Will not fit vehicles using bolt-on helper springs or contact overloads
• Sold as a pair - includes both driver-side and passenger-side rear add-a-leaf springs
• Designed for the 2.5-inch wide leaf spring spec common across these platforms - verify factory spring width before purchasing
• Does not fit the 2024+ Toyota Tacoma (4th Generation); 2024+ fitment has not been confirmed for this part number

Features

• Cross-platform add-a-leaf kit engineered to fit multiple compact truck and SUV rear leaf spring applications across Ford, Jeep, and Toyota platforms
• Increases rear ride height by adding a new leaf to the existing factory spring pack - no full spring replacement required
• Boosts rear payload capacity to better handle heavy gear, winches, racks, or other rear-mounted accessories
• Strengthens aged or sagging factory leaf springs by adding a new leaf element to restore and exceed original spring rate
• Economical alternative to a full rear spring replacement, retaining the factory spring pack and adding only the new leaf
• Especially beneficial for vehicles carrying rear-mounted winches, snowplows, or heavy overland gear that causes rear-end sag
• Improves handling and performance characteristics under load while helping maintain good alignment and vehicle tracking
• Black-coated heavy-duty steel construction for durability and corrosion resistance in off-road and on-road conditions
• Extended center pins included for proper installation and alignment within the existing spring pack
• Made in the USA
• Backed by Tuff Country's Limited Lifetime Warranty

Specifications

• Part Number: 85250
• Brand: Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension
• Position: Rear
• Lift Height: Approximately 2 inches (most platforms) or 3 inches (1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma) - see fitment notes for per-vehicle breakdown
• Leaf Spring Width: 2.5 inches
• Kit Type: Add-A-Leaf (adds to existing factory rear spring pack)
• Construction: Heavy-duty steel, black painted finish
• Quantity: Pair (2 add-a-leaf springs - one per side)
• Shipping Weight: 13 lbs
• Shipping Dimensions: 30.25" x 4.25" x 3.00"
• Country of Origin: Made in the USA
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Included Components

• 2x Rear Add-A-Leaf Springs (one driver side, one passenger side)
• 2x Extended Center Pins

Product Description

The Tuff Country 85250 is a rear add-a-leaf kit engineered across multiple compact truck and SUV platforms - fitting 1983-1987 Ford Ranger 4WD, 1987-2001 Jeep Cherokee 4WD, 1984-1985 Toyota 4Runner 4WD, 1979-1994 Toyota Truck 4WD, 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma 4WD and PreRunner, and 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma 4WD and PreRunner. Rather than replacing the entire rear spring pack, this kit inserts an additional 2.5-inch wide leaf directly into the existing spring assembly, increasing the arch to add rear lift height and payload capacity without the cost or labor of a full spring swap. Lift height varies by platform: most applications gain approximately 2 inches of rear lift, while the 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma sees approximately 3 inches due to the spring rate and geometry differences on that generation.

The 85250 is particularly practical for compact truck and SUV owners who have loaded their vehicles with rear-mounted accessories - roof rack systems, overland gear, recovery equipment, winches, or camper toppers - that have caused rear leaf springs to sag or settle over time. Adding the new leaf restores and exceeds the original spring rate, correcting the rear stance and improving load handling without a full spring replacement. The heavy-duty steel leaves are black coated for corrosion resistance and long-term durability in both daily on-road use and off-road conditions. Extended center pins are included in the kit, which are required to properly seat the new leaf within the factory spring stack. The kit is made in the USA and is backed by Tuff Country's Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Installation is a bolt-in process that utilizes the vehicle's existing rear leaf spring U-bolts and mounting hardware. The 85250 is designed strictly for vehicles running stock-height rear leaf springs and is not compatible with trucks already equipped with lifted or aftermarket spring packs, bolt-on helper springs, or contact overloads. The kit ships as a matched pair - one leaf per side - to ensure balanced lift and consistent spring rate across both rear corners. Note that this part number is confirmed through the 2023 model year Toyota Tacoma; fitment for the 2024+ 4th Generation Tacoma has not been verified and this kit should not be assumed compatible with that platform without direct confirmation.