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1.5" TSB AAL or 2" AAL (With 2.5" Up Front)

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by pivey14, Feb 9, 2013.

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1.5" AAL or 2" AAL (2.5" Up Front) (Please Read B4 You Vote)

Poll closed Mar 11, 2013.
  1. 1.5" TSB AAL

    3 vote(s)
    25.0%
  2. 2" AAL

    9 vote(s)
    75.0%
  1. Feb 9, 2013 at 9:06 AM
    #1
    pivey14

    pivey14 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I will be ordering my lift soon, but I am having to make a tough decision. I will be purchasing 5100's @ .85 with Eibach Coils, which would bring me to 2.5" up front. From what I have read, 1.5" TSB AAL will level me out, but I am worried about it maybe sagging and giving me a "bro lift." I know that the 2" AAL would give me a rake, but I just don't want a "bro lift." Will the 1.5" TSB AAL level me out, and can I even use it if I don't have 4 leafs (currently have 3 leafs)
     
  2. Feb 10, 2013 at 1:33 PM
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    pivey14

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  3. Feb 11, 2013 at 9:21 AM
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  4. Feb 12, 2013 at 10:59 AM
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    pivey14

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    Still need convincing
     
  5. Feb 12, 2013 at 12:06 PM
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    I have 5100 ready go in the front and 1.5 AAL for the back. I was planning on setting the 5100 at 1.75, with 1.5 should but me at a good stance. But, I’m now thinking I should get OME 844 springs to add to the front, just for a better ride, which may put me a little front high???
    If you go to 2.5 with the Eibach are you going to have UCA issues? I would like to stay right around 2” in the front and hope not to have any alignment issues.
     
  6. Feb 13, 2013 at 2:55 PM
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    pivey14

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  7. Feb 13, 2013 at 3:02 PM
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    You can use the tsb AAL without the Tsb. I personally would go with the 2" because i like a little rake and stock leaf springs sag if you haul alot of weight in the bed
     
  8. Feb 13, 2013 at 3:22 PM
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    I will be carrying a good amount of weight (roughly 150lbs) from time to time. I usually only tow a trailer about once every 3 months. Thanks for the input. I'm probably going to get the 2", but just wanted to hear some more input. Thanks again.
     
  9. Feb 13, 2013 at 3:25 PM
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    How heavy is the trailer? I personally have dakars with a leaf removed and they are great for hauling/towing. I have heard great things about wheelers 3 leaf AAL. They now offer a HD version which would be ideal for either constant weight in the bed or heavy hauling/ heavy tounge weight
     
  10. Feb 14, 2013 at 9:16 PM
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    Not heavy at all; one of those you can throw a lawnmower on. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on the 2" AAL because it comes in a complete package on toytechlifts.com.
     
  11. Mar 10, 2013 at 11:14 PM
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    i have the wheelers 3 leaf AAL, with billies set to 2.5" and i like the AAL
     

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