AAL sits too high. Truck not level.

dholland · 10-06-2008, 07:14 PM

So i just installed a toytec 3 in lift (i.e. 3" up front and 2" AAL in rear). The back end of my truck still sits 1"-1 1/2" higher than the front

. Is this normal at first after installing AAL's or will i need more lift in front to level it out? Thanks for the feedback folks.

tacomaman06 · 10-06-2008, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dholland

So i just installed a toytec 3 in lift (i.e. 3" up front and 2" AAL in rear). The back end of my truck still sits 1"-1 1/2" higher than the front

. Is this normal at first after installing AAL's or will i need more lift in front to level it out? Thanks for the feedback folks.

it could settle a bit over time. when you got the lift....did you do front coils too??? if not....you may be able to get a set of ome coils that will make the front match the rear as far as height goes.

dholland · 10-06-2008, 07:21 PM

No coils as of yet. Just the bare bones toytec spacers and AAL's. Will the OME coils work with a 3" spacer? Ive read that the stiffest coils provide 2.5" lift. What would that translate to when used with the spacer?

silverback07 · 10-06-2008, 07:25 PM

You don't want to combine a 3" spacer and an OME coil. But the rear will most likely settle a little bit. I'd give it a few days and measure again.

tacomaman06 · 10-06-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dholland

No coils as of yet. Just the bare bones toytec spacers and AAL's. Will the OME coils work with a 3" spacer? Ive read that the stiffest coils provide 2.5" lift. What would that translate to when used with the spacer?

honestly, im not exactly sure if its a good idea to use spacers with another set of coils. you may be able to though. the 886 coils are probably really stiff, and mostly used when you are using an aftermarket bumper and winch. maybe a set of omee 884 or 885 coils will be what you need. im sure someone who knows more about it than i do will be along shortly to help ya out.

dholland · 10-06-2008, 07:29 PM

Thanks guys. Patience isn't one of my virtues. But ill keep measuring and update accordingly

silverback07 · 10-06-2008, 07:30 PM

Well you are 2WD so its not going to effect CV joints.. but your camber is going to be WAY out.. UCA's will be in order and even with those I don't think they will be able to get it with in specs. Figure the OME coil is good for 2.5" now add a 3" spacer on top of that.. 5.5" lift? I don't think its a good idea to combine them. But hey, I've seen worse.

dholland · 10-06-2008, 07:35 PM

Ya, im not interested in 5.5" of lift by any means. I guess i'd fit in here in san diego though, seeing as the front end would be 3 times as high as the rear haha.

jhodge83 · 10-06-2008, 07:36 PM

i've got 3" up front and a 1 1/2" AAL in the back and now that its settled, they're pretty damn level

silverback07 · 10-06-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dholland

Ya, im not interested in 5.5" of lift by any means. I guess i'd fit in here in san diego though, seeing as the front end would be 3 times as high as the rear haha.

desert racer look

dholland · 10-06-2008, 07:38 PM

Nice avatar jhodge83. Now what were we talking about again... OH YA! haha Thanks for the input hopefully i wont regret getting the 2" AAL's instead of 1 1/2" like yourself.

jhodge83 · 10-06-2008, 07:55 PM

i'm eventually gonna get 3 1/2" coilovers and 3" leaf pack in the back. i like the raked look

SongDog · 10-06-2008, 08:02 PM

X2...I like the rakelook as well. Mine is 2.5" front and rear

dholland · 10-06-2008, 08:27 PM

sorry for the ignorance. but by raked do you mean slightly higher in the rear?

xtreme450 · 10-06-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dholland

Thanks guys. Patience isn't one of my virtues. But ill keep measuring and update accordingly

it'll level out somewhat. my 1 1/2" Procomp aal leveled out ALOT. i've got a 3" spacer in the front and then i added another 1" block in the back and its hardly higher in back with my bumper on the front.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dholland

sorry for the ignorance. but by raked do you mean slightly higher in the rear?

yes

dholland · 10-06-2008, 08:39 PM

thanks all for the feedback. sounds like it should level out nicely.

TacoNut · 10-06-2008, 11:04 PM

make sure after it levels out a bit you go back and check all the bolts holding your AAL. You might be surprised

dholland · 10-07-2008, 12:18 AM

will do. i plan on retightening everything involved in the lift front and back in about a week just for peace of mind.

allrsdup · 10-07-2008, 08:14 PM

i dont know what the obsession is with level. the back should be higher on a pick up truck so when u put weight in the bed it is level not draggin ass.

xtreme450 · 10-07-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by allrsdup

i dont know what the obsession is with level. the back should be higher on a pick up truck so when u put weight in the bed it is level not draggin ass.

yeah, i agree. it shouldnt be to the extent that manufacturers make them sit though. just a little bit

10-06-2008, 07:14 PM	#1
dholland Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1730 Location: san diego, california Posts: 21	AAL sits too high. Truck not level. So i just installed a toytec 3 in lift (i.e. 3" up front and 2" AAL in rear). The back end of my truck still sits 1"-1 1/2" higher than the front . Is this normal at first after installing AAL's or will i need more lift in front to level it out? Thanks for the feedback folks. __________________ Black 2007 Prerunner Access Cab 3" Toytec lift 16x8 Black Wheelers Steelies 285x75x16 Nitto Terra Grapplers De-badged

10-06-2008, 07:21 PM	#3
dholland Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1730 Location: san diego, california Posts: 21	No coils as of yet. Just the bare bones toytec spacers and AAL's. Will the OME coils work with a 3" spacer? Ive read that the stiffest coils provide 2.5" lift. What would that translate to when used with the spacer? __________________ Black 2007 Prerunner Access Cab 3" Toytec lift 16x8 Black Wheelers Steelies 285x75x16 Nitto Terra Grapplers De-badged

10-06-2008, 07:25 PM	#4
silverback07 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7986 Location: Austin Age: 40 Posts: 1,272 07 TRD OR DC 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 2007 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4	You don't want to combine a 3" spacer and an OME coil. But the rear will most likely settle a little bit. I'd give it a few days and measure again. __________________ 2007 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4, Leather OME 886/140, OME Dakars/182, TC UCA, TW CV DS, 285/70/17 KM2, 17x9 XD Enduro's, Spidertrax spacers, Goodridge SS lines Rocktec & AllPro bumpers, Shrockworks sliders, Grillcraft, C2C struts, Full BudBuilt skids, PIAA 510's, HID's, Warn M8000, MP Superline, HiLift Extreme, Oasis On-board Air, Dual Batteries, A-pillar pod w/ Autometer, ScanGauge II, Midland CB w/FireFly, Alpine/MB Quart/ID

10-06-2008, 07:29 PM	#6
dholland Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1730 Location: san diego, california Posts: 21	Thanks guys. Patience isn't one of my virtues. But ill keep measuring and update accordingly __________________ Black 2007 Prerunner Access Cab 3" Toytec lift 16x8 Black Wheelers Steelies 285x75x16 Nitto Terra Grapplers De-badged

10-06-2008, 07:30 PM	#7
silverback07 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7986 Location: Austin Age: 40 Posts: 1,272 07 TRD OR DC 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 2007 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4	Well you are 2WD so its not going to effect CV joints.. but your camber is going to be WAY out.. UCA's will be in order and even with those I don't think they will be able to get it with in specs. Figure the OME coil is good for 2.5" now add a 3" spacer on top of that.. 5.5" lift? I don't think its a good idea to combine them. But hey, I've seen worse. __________________ 2007 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4, Leather OME 886/140, OME Dakars/182, TC UCA, TW CV DS, 285/70/17 KM2, 17x9 XD Enduro's, Spidertrax spacers, Goodridge SS lines Rocktec & AllPro bumpers, Shrockworks sliders, Grillcraft, C2C struts, Full BudBuilt skids, PIAA 510's, HID's, Warn M8000, MP Superline, HiLift Extreme, Oasis On-board Air, Dual Batteries, A-pillar pod w/ Autometer, ScanGauge II, Midland CB w/FireFly, Alpine/MB Quart/ID

10-06-2008, 07:35 PM	#8
dholland Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1730 Location: san diego, california Posts: 21	Ya, im not interested in 5.5" of lift by any means. I guess i'd fit in here in san diego though, seeing as the front end would be 3 times as high as the rear haha. __________________ Black 2007 Prerunner Access Cab 3" Toytec lift 16x8 Black Wheelers Steelies 285x75x16 Nitto Terra Grapplers De-badged

10-06-2008, 07:36 PM	#9
jhodge83 CA: Cock Asswhooper! Joined: Apr 2007, #1432 Location: Fayetteville, NC/Sumter, SC Age: 25 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,705 09 Timberland Mica DC 4X4 Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L seatbelt chime mod, fog lights on anytime mod, hose clamp mod, and a few others in the sig!	i've got 3" up front and a 1 1/2" AAL in the back and now that its settled, they're pretty damn level __________________ 2009 Timberland Mica DC SB TRD Sport 4x4 Tow w/ Hook Hitch, All Weather Mats, In-Channel Rain Guards, Bed Mat, AFE Pro Dry Drop-in w/ Secondary Removed and Modified Intake, Magnaflow SS Muffler w/ Chopped Exhaust, Flat Black Vinyl Emblems, Black Low Profile/Low Width Tool Box, Hi Lift, Xenon "HID" Head&Fog Bulbs, Black/Grey Iggee Seat Covers, Painted Engine Cover, Painted Grill Emblem, Tinted Tails and 3rd Brake, Cargo Bar, Cobra 29 LTD Black Chrome CB w/ K40 Antenna, Astatic Mic, and 5" PA Speaker, Painted Rims w/ Black Lugs, LT255/75/17 BFG MT's, AllproOffroad Sliders and Skid Plate, 3" EZ Lift w/ AAL and Diff Drop, , Pioneer AVIC-N1 DVD/NAV on the way....35% Tint

10-06-2008, 07:38 PM	#11
dholland Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1730 Location: san diego, california Posts: 21	Nice avatar jhodge83. Now what were we talking about again... OH YA! haha Thanks for the input hopefully i wont regret getting the 2" AAL's instead of 1 1/2" like yourself. __________________ Black 2007 Prerunner Access Cab 3" Toytec lift 16x8 Black Wheelers Steelies 285x75x16 Nitto Terra Grapplers De-badged

10-06-2008, 07:55 PM	#12
jhodge83 CA: Cock Asswhooper! Joined: Apr 2007, #1432 Location: Fayetteville, NC/Sumter, SC Age: 25 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,705 09 Timberland Mica DC 4X4 Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L seatbelt chime mod, fog lights on anytime mod, hose clamp mod, and a few others in the sig!	i'm eventually gonna get 3 1/2" coilovers and 3" leaf pack in the back. i like the raked look __________________ 2009 Timberland Mica DC SB TRD Sport 4x4 Tow w/ Hook Hitch, All Weather Mats, In-Channel Rain Guards, Bed Mat, AFE Pro Dry Drop-in w/ Secondary Removed and Modified Intake, Magnaflow SS Muffler w/ Chopped Exhaust, Flat Black Vinyl Emblems, Black Low Profile/Low Width Tool Box, Hi Lift, Xenon "HID" Head&Fog Bulbs, Black/Grey Iggee Seat Covers, Painted Engine Cover, Painted Grill Emblem, Tinted Tails and 3rd Brake, Cargo Bar, Cobra 29 LTD Black Chrome CB w/ K40 Antenna, Astatic Mic, and 5" PA Speaker, Painted Rims w/ Black Lugs, LT255/75/17 BFG MT's, AllproOffroad Sliders and Skid Plate, 3" EZ Lift w/ AAL and Diff Drop, , Pioneer AVIC-N1 DVD/NAV on the way....35% Tint

10-06-2008, 08:02 PM	#13
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10-06-2008, 08:27 PM	#14
dholland Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1730 Location: san diego, california Posts: 21	sorry for the ignorance. but by raked do you mean slightly higher in the rear? __________________ Black 2007 Prerunner Access Cab 3" Toytec lift 16x8 Black Wheelers Steelies 285x75x16 Nitto Terra Grapplers De-badged

10-06-2008, 08:39 PM	#16
dholland Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1730 Location: san diego, california Posts: 21	thanks all for the feedback. sounds like it should level out nicely. __________________ Black 2007 Prerunner Access Cab 3" Toytec lift 16x8 Black Wheelers Steelies 285x75x16 Nitto Terra Grapplers De-badged

10-06-2008, 11:04 PM	#17
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10-07-2008, 12:18 AM	#18
dholland Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1730 Location: san diego, california Posts: 21	will do. i plan on retightening everything involved in the lift front and back in about a week just for peace of mind. __________________ Black 2007 Prerunner Access Cab 3" Toytec lift 16x8 Black Wheelers Steelies 285x75x16 Nitto Terra Grapplers De-badged

10-07-2008, 08:14 PM	#19
allrsdup Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3040 Location: long island, ny Age: 31 Posts: 289 08 trd sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 avic d3 head unit pioneers in the front doors sony's in the back doors grillcraft grill in black debadged 20%tint up front	i dont know what the obsession is with level. the back should be higher on a pick up truck so when u put weight in the bed it is level not draggin ass. __________________ 2008 4x4 d-cab long bed-trd sport-speedway blue Pioneer Avic D3 - Poineer 1672r speakers-Grillcraft grill

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