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5100/885/AAL experience

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TBlack, Mar 28, 2016.

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  1. Mar 28, 2016 at 5:10 PM
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    LivinLoud

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    I mean… it’s a Ford, you don’t care
    Looks great! Have the same set up waiting to be installed
     
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  2. Mar 29, 2016 at 9:06 AM
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    Yep, I love it. It rides so much better than stock on and off road. no drooping in front when braking and little to no body roll.
    I am totally happy with the lift.
     
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  3. Mar 29, 2016 at 11:48 AM
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    I feel exactly the same way brother.
     
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  4. Mar 29, 2016 at 11:49 AM
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    Hell yeah hurry up and do it already! And post pics in this thread!
     
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  5. Mar 29, 2016 at 12:02 PM
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    I mean… it’s a Ford, you don’t care
    Will do man! Might do it Friday night if I can make time
     
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  6. Mar 29, 2016 at 12:03 PM
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    Lifted Tacomas look SO much better than stock Tacomas.
     
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  7. Mar 29, 2016 at 3:05 PM
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    Does it ride stiffer than stock?
     
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  8. Mar 29, 2016 at 3:13 PM
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    Slightly more "firm" but in a good way. No body roll or brake dive. By no means is it a "rough" ride though.
     
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  9. Mar 29, 2016 at 3:44 PM
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    Here is mine...

    IMG_4859.jpg
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    FJ to Taco, Mar 29, 2016
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  10. Mar 29, 2016 at 3:53 PM
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    Love my 885's! That sweet ass ride goes away if you get an E rated tire in a 33", but you should still do it :D
     
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  11. Mar 29, 2016 at 3:57 PM
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    Where did you buy the kit from? The lift looks great by the way.
     
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  12. Mar 29, 2016 at 3:58 PM
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    TJ, is Drew helping you out with it?
     
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  13. Mar 29, 2016 at 4:20 PM
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  14. Mar 29, 2016 at 4:59 PM
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    Looks awesome FJ! just as it should! you have 265's?
    hahaha I really want 33's but my tires are brand new. I was hoping to get a D rated 33" when its time though. Especially because 4 banger!
    Thanks man! Definitely buy the kit posted above from headstrong off-road ! The cheapest you're going to find it and free shipping!
     
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    I mean… it’s a Ford, you don’t care
    He offered, not sure if he's around this weekend yet. Need to shoot him a text! if not I'll probably try and tackle it myself but the extra experience would be very helpful
     
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  16. Mar 29, 2016 at 6:41 PM
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  17. Mar 30, 2016 at 2:28 AM
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    It definitely helps to have an experienced set of extra hands. My brother-in-law can change out and install just about anything on a vehicle so I was there mostly to run tools, push, pull, lift, loosen, tighten anything he needed. It went real smooth and we finished surprisingly fast.
    The Deaver is a single add-a-leaf that stiffens up the rear, lifts, and increases load capacity. The HS 3 leaf progressive pack will make for a smoother and softer ride I believe. Leaf packs should be more comfortable I hear but I think the AAL feels great. Doesn't seem to stiff to me at all but thats just me.
     
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    But they both lift the rear the same? And how much rear lift from them
     
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  19. Mar 30, 2016 at 10:43 AM
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    They're both likely 1.5" approx. lift height.
     
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  20. Mar 30, 2016 at 10:46 AM
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    I used the Deavers 2" AAL. Got a full 2" out of it. I've heard that some people remove the overload leaf from the stock leaf pack and get 1-1/2" out of that AAL....I kept the overload....Either that, or I was going to have to use a 1/2" or 1" block to get the rear higher than the front...
     
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