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AAL help needed

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Steve06TRD, Aug 14, 2016.

  1. Aug 14, 2016 at 11:35 AM
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    Steve06TRD

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    just got my tacoma back from stealership, was there for 6 months due to delay in frame recall. no that the truck has a new frame, new 4 leaf rear (OEM) springs, and 5100's with OME springs (thanks to headstrongoffroad.com ) all around, the front sits higher than the rear. im told i need a set of add a leafs to correct lower rear height. can anyone tell me the cheapest way to do this? links to items for sale?

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  2. Aug 16, 2016 at 9:13 AM
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    any help?
     
  3. Aug 16, 2016 at 10:17 AM
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    How much front lift do you have?

    I would highly recommend getting the 3 leaf progressive AAL to keep a good ride, it is actually better than stock. Single leaf AAL may be overly stiff. Wheelers, Toytec, Icon and Headstrong all sell the same one under different names. You can leave the overload in for 2" rear lift, or take it out for 1.5" rear lift and improved ride.

    Headstrong:
    http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/st...Add-a-leafs_with_u-bolts_-_HS-TOY055-3AL.html
     
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    OME coils are stiffer than stock. I found the progressive AAL are too soft when paired up with aftermarket coils. The front will be stiff while the rear end is soft like stock. I prefer the single AAL. With 885 coils, all you'll need is the 1.5" AAL.
     
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    perfect, can i have a link to 1 of them?
     
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    I opted to pick parts up from Headstrong once. Nice drive to the area and great customer service!
     
  10. Aug 16, 2016 at 12:20 PM
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    I have Baja coils, which are stiffer than OME, 590lbs vs 650lbs. IMO the progressive AAL pairs very nicely and is still firmer than stock, but in a good way.
     
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    Which progressives are you using? Could be a brand thing. I'm using Wheelers and I feel it's soft. I am however using Eibach coils which are stiffer than OME.
     
  12. Aug 16, 2016 at 6:52 PM
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    I have the Icons. Saying it is firmer though is comparing to the 3+1 OEM leaf pack stock, I wouldn't call it 'firm' in general.
     

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