Dakars + AAL Users

I am more interested with Dakars and the AAL. I already know my Dakars only height.

Not many run the AAL. Or I don't notice them.

PS I posted in there back when I installed.

 

I can get some for you but I do have trimmed fenders.

 

Pic of rig?

 

There's 8 entries with the

$82 d29xl leaf spring

d29xl FWIW

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2nd-gen-ome-dakar-hub-to-fender-measurements.173193/

 

Here she is

 

Maybe measure from hub to the top of the fender flare?

 

Ok give me a little bit and I'll get that for you

 

I have been wondering this myself. I have Dakars in the mail right now and was debating if I wanted to get the AAL for it as well. I noticed several people running the AAL but most as pointed out were hauling shells, bumpers, sliders, storage racks, gear etc. Right now I have a Shell and Box on top.

Sub'd to see what the outcome is.

 

Going to measure mine. That Dakar thread states an average of 25.5" hub to fender with the AAL. I'm approximately 24.25" now with a shell, so that's a substantial increase.

Too much with 265s, I think. But it's also only rated to be a 15mm lift height (1/2 inch), so there's a bit of mystery in reported numbers and stated numbers.

 

Unfortunately "ride quality" is one of those very subjective terms and whats good to one person isn't good for another. Rear shocks also play into the ride quality of them.

Those add-a-leaf sets aren't expensive at all, worst case scenario might be: you order them, install them, don't like them, remove them, and when your leaf packs start to sag, you already have the add-a-leaf to throw in to bring it back up to the height you want. best cast scenario: you order them, install them, and like em.

 

That's where I'm at. It's like $50 for the AAL. I actually had one but never installed it and sold it.

I'm just wondering now if it's too much lift for my 265s.

 

The Dakars are squeaky...

 

Gotcha

 

About 2 months ago, I installed Dakar's minus 2nd Overload spring plus 29XL AAL with Bilstein B110.

Went out a second ago to double check my fender measurements: No additional weight in bed except Hi-lift/shovel. This install is in preparation for upcoming BruteForce Rear Plate bumper with swingout tire carrier/fuel carrier.

Immediately after install: 25 - 3/4"
Today: 25 - 5/8"

Has a lot of rake. Rake will reduce after new bumper is installed.

Not planning on a heavy DD load. Weight goes up for wheeling/camping trips.

Was planning a shackle flip, but after taking measurements of fully extended B110's, I'm maxed out. Shackle flip will increase droop and over-extend the shocks.

The leaf and shock combo does extremely well on pavement and at my last wheeling trip at Rausch Creek Off Road Park.

 

Pic with tire on the ground?

Droop is sexy. B110s is where I'd be going also.

 

@Tee Arghhhhhh Dee has Dakars and AAL also.

 

Let me find a pic.

I have a jury rigged limiting strap on the right side because there's about a 1/2" more available droop and my factory brake lines would yank off. Still trying to figure out how to break the frozen brake flare nuts.

I think you mentioned your tire size as 265-70 R16? I'll try to get a pic of the droop with 265-70 R16 Michelin LTX M/S2 that I rotated-in last week.

I'll take a pic of this too...

 

I'm running 265/75/16 Cooper ATPs.

Got a pic of the truck from the side?

 

Spray it down a couple times a day with a rust breaker chemical for a couple days and try it?