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3 Wheelers AAL installed

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TAC1, Mar 1, 2013.

  1. Mar 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM
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    TAC1

    TAC1 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello Forum,

    My current height specs with:
    4 Bilsteins with front @.85,
    Toytec 1/4" spacer on left front strut,
    2012 OEM 3/1 leafs, Wheelers 3 leaf AAL + OEM overload leaf,
    265/75r16 BFG A/T's:
    LF 36.00 / RF 36.00
    LR 39.00 / RR 39.00

    RIDE HEIGHT (hub to fender)
    LF 21.25 / RF 21.25
    LR 24.25 / RR 24.25

    I replaced my original 2/1 pack with these 3/1 leafs last Monday. It came off a 2012 with 5K miles on them. I like the raked look but a 3" rake is pretty steep. I'm gonna give it some time but if they don't settle then I might put the Billies @ 1.75.

    I also installed a small bracket to allow the brake lines more travel.

    I definitely do not want to level the truck. These trucks look nose high when completely leveled & I personally don't like that. Plus, when towing or carrying weight it looks like you are dragging your butt.

    What do you guys think?

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  2. Mar 1, 2013 at 4:29 PM
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    AcadianTaco

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    Looks good, in time the rack should settle a tad.
     
  3. Mar 1, 2013 at 4:35 PM
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    ee1284

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    Looks good. How is the ride? I'm thinking about buying this exact setup in about a month except I will probably put the bilsteins at 1.85.
     
  4. Mar 1, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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    Looks good. Do you have the rear driveline vibration with the new AALs? Did you have it before the new leaves?
     
  5. Mar 1, 2013 at 4:42 PM
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    bullaculla

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    I got 23.5 without the overload from my ICON 3 leaf AAL. I might put the overload back when it settles.
     
  6. Mar 1, 2013 at 5:17 PM
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    Thanks everyone!

    As for vibes, I have a low speed shudder between 12-22 but I had it before & it only intensified slightly. To the point where my wife, bro-in-law, & dad have driven it & don't notice any difference.I can live with it & it's not going to damage anything. I drove it up to 110 MPH & no vibes.
     
  7. Mar 1, 2013 at 5:42 PM
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    I like the stance.

    Must be nice to have access to a private track to take it up to full speed. ;)
     
  8. Mar 1, 2013 at 5:47 PM
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    650H1

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    love my wheelers 3 leaf.. i have billies set to 2.5" though... and still have some rake.
     
  9. Mar 1, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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    PGHST2,
    That's funny! I wish. I-75 in West Broward is what I drove on. I was scared as hell! I haven't had a ticket in years!

    650H1,
    I like the raked look also and I am seriously thinking of setting the fronts at 1.75 tomorrow. I would still have a 2" difference (front to back) if I do this. Would I still be able to get the alignment within, or at least close to specs at 1.75
     
  10. Mar 1, 2013 at 6:51 PM
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    TexasCub

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    That looks perfect! Hate that ass dragging look so many lifted Tacoma's have, that looks good!
     
  11. Mar 1, 2013 at 6:58 PM
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    Thank you VERY MUCH TexasCub!
    :)
     

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