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Wheeler's 1.5" AAL install

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BadAndy10, Apr 9, 2017.

  1. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:02 PM
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    BadAndy10

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    In the middle of installing their progressive 3-leaf pack; pins are offset from center, long end goes to the front of the truck or to the rear? No markings on them other than pt# stickers on the long end which look to me like they go towards the front of the truck?

    IMG_20170409_120116.jpg
     
  2. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:02 PM
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    Long end to the rear.
     
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  3. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:17 PM
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  4. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:19 PM
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    Long end to rear.
     
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  6. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:22 PM
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    Perfect, Thanks guys

    Next question; torque specs for u-bolts (AP flip kit 15mm dia. Bolts)
     
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  7. Apr 9, 2017 at 1:04 PM
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    Gutentight :D If you can't figure it out, don't sweat it. I've never torqued anything to spec on the few lifts I've installed and all are still doing great.
     
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  9. Apr 9, 2017 at 1:36 PM
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    Thanks man.

    Same question on the center pin bolts (10mm dia. ) which also appear to be way too long to fit the superbumps w/out cutting them down..
     
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  10. Apr 9, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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    The new center pins provided with AALs are meant to be cut once you get everything tightened down.
     
  12. Apr 9, 2017 at 1:57 PM
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    Cool, thanks, will look forward to some pending death wheel action.
     
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    I just got them tight...about 30 ft-lbs with loctite
     
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    If you've got a sawzall, it'll slice right through em without breaking out the wheel of death.
     
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    I just use a hacksaw. Easy and you don't damage the threads either.
     
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    Unfortunately, neither death wheel or sawzall are in my current inventory of tools, but hacksaw is- thanks for the tip
     
  17. Apr 9, 2017 at 5:39 PM
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    Got er all done, thanks for the help fellas

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    You might want to trim those bolts down a little bit. You don't want those U-bolts to smash into your frame when the bump go up completely.

    Here's mine cut:

     
  19. Apr 9, 2017 at 5:46 PM
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    Where is you shock boot?
     
  20. Apr 9, 2017 at 5:50 PM
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    Noticed that and will avoid jumping it for the time being. Maybe the angle on the pic, but the bumps would have to be compressed quite a bit for them to touch.
     
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