PTR13-35150 - Bilstein TRD PRO kit - Upgrade??

Are you running an AAL or new leaf pack? Truck looks great btw!

 

That doesn't make sense.

 

It's such a mild lift I wouldn't have expected that much of a drop. @ATCDZ Do you think it is a winter gas problem? I was up in Washington for several years and I know I always got shittier mileage with winter gas formulations and the cold with warming the truck up and what not than during the summer.

 

It's the ICON AAL

 

Honestly I'm not to sure what it is with the weather we have been having recently it could just be the wind.

 

Does anyone know where I can still find this deal!?!
I was about to buy from Bosh Toyota South since they still have them online. I called first though and the guy on the other line seemed confused and basically said he only sees 3 sets in the country in transit, so I asked if they could get them for me and he basically tried to sell me the fox set lol.

 

It's a firmer and a softer ride (if that makes sense?). Less roll, less dive, softer over potholes/bumps. I'm loving it.

 

Driving into a strong headwind really does take a mpg hit. Ive noticed 2-3mpg drop just from it being super windy on the highway and trying to maintain speed, trans hunts between 4/5 alot more and rpms way up trying to maintain speed, barely stays in 6th at 70+mph on a windy day.

 

....so I read through some of the posts here and I have stock higher front than the rear with the Baja/Pro trd packages. I am happy to know the c clip is set off in different spots on the front since I had noticed it and that I didn't have the taco lean at all. If anything it is like the driver side is barely higher but that could be the ground just looks level. Second, I saw that some were wondering about what to do about the rear since it is an inch lower than the front after installing trd kit or factory. I decided and ordered a soft ride leaf (skyjacker) to raise 2" inches but I know some go level with a 1 inch block. I wanted the little extra for more of a level tow and I just think if anything the back should be barely higher than the front. Can post about it after I am done if some want to know how it turns out. Anyone noticed their bed looking a little lower on the passenger side when looking at the rear window and bed alignment? Almost looks like I need to put a spacer on the passenger side to make it even or I am just seeing things. I would say the bed is off about 1/4 to 1/2 lower than the driver's side. I think that is just four bolts and that I could spacer it up on the passenger side? Thanks for the thread though since this one answered some of my questions.

 

Finally had a chance to wash this thing. I have about 600 miles on the install so far and love the ride.

 

Is that just using bags in the rear? Looks great.

 

Yes and i could get another 3/4 of an inch out of them if needed. Hard to tell from the picture but the rear is actually 1/2 inch higher than the front.

 

How's the ride with the bags?

 

That looks bad ass!!

 

It rides great in my opinion.

 

How many inches do you think it’s lifted on the rear? Looks great!

 

2 1/4

 

Yeah, I am trying just a cheap leaf add first for 2 inches but I did notice and considered buying what the site asked if I wanted to add to the order. This was for even more help keeping truck level with heavy loads....don't know if they are any good but since the topic is bags it made me think of this.
Firestone "Ride-Rite" Air Bag Helper Springs (NO-DRILL) [REAR]

 

Nice, so Dakars should work well.

 

Hey @Jon8251 you used the OL with your AAL right? You had 2 inch rake? Has the rake settled anymore? I am trying to decide if I will use my OL with the HS 3AAL I ordered. Just thinking if the front settles more over time will I regret having to much rake and looking butt high since I don't usually haul anything...guess I could leave it out and add back if the leafs start to sag in few years. Since you been driving has your measurements changed any? Thanks.