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TSB - Rear Spring or new AAL

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by NLF, Jan 6, 2011.

  1. Jan 6, 2011 at 11:11 AM
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    NLF

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    Would I be happier with an aftermarket AAL or will the TSB ride as good?
     
  2. Jan 6, 2011 at 11:14 AM
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    krimson

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    The TSB will only give you 1" in the rear once it settles, i personally like the ride more once i got my TSB leafs done.
     
  3. Jan 6, 2011 at 12:01 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    Both will give you a stiffer ride than stock.

    What exactly do you mean by "riding good"?
     
  4. Jan 6, 2011 at 12:16 PM
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    DriverSound

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    I suggest both if you're actually gonna do some towing or loading the bed for things.
     
  5. Jan 6, 2011 at 1:30 PM
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    Skunkman

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    I have a non tsb 2007 access cab. It would bottom out with no weight in it going over every bump. We put a ToyTec AAL on it, and a set of 5100's all around to solve the problem. Very happy with the ride now, the fronts gave it exactly 2.5 inches, and the back should have been 2 inches. but even now with weight on it I am well over 3+ inches of lift. If you can get the TSB done under warranty, I would do that first, and then if you feel the need you can do the AAL later.
     
  6. Jan 6, 2011 at 1:34 PM
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    pudge151

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    the TSB is free, if you need an AAL after that do it, or get new leaf packs
     
  7. Jan 6, 2011 at 1:35 PM
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    lynyrd3

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  8. Jan 6, 2011 at 1:38 PM
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    Falcon86

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    I just got the TSB done a couple days ago. I'm in the "deciding" period as far as what else I'm going to do with the suspension. I love the ride it has now, more "truck-like"/stiff. Doesn't feel like a 1978 Cadillac anymore after I go over a bump.

    It has plenty of height right now, raised by almost 1.5", will probably settle at 1". At that point I think I'm going to throw in 5100's up front at 1.75" and call it a day.
     
  9. Jan 6, 2011 at 2:17 PM
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    I did the same thing and had to add the 1 1/2 AAL in the rear ,the front was an inch higher than the rear .:annoyed:
     
  10. Jan 6, 2011 at 3:12 PM
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    skistoy

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    TSB and billys at .85 seems to work perfect
     
  11. Jan 6, 2011 at 3:16 PM
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    i agree:)
     
  12. Jan 6, 2011 at 3:59 PM
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    Free if you have a warranty still. My 07 did not have anymore bumper-to-bumper warranty when I bought it, nor was I aware of the TSB. So, In my case I had no realistic choice other than to install an AAL. So I did, and so far I'm happy. All I've done is added the leaf. No aftermarket shocks or anything. I HAVE had it bottom out with the added leaf, but its harder to do now. I have a double cab btw.
     

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