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Can I add second aal to gain a little lift?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by KickAss, Nov 29, 2021.

  1. Nov 29, 2021 at 5:53 PM
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    KickAss

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    Hey guys,
    I looked for a while for this, but couldn't find anything, I have 2015 DCLB 4x4 with a bilstein/toytec setup
    3" in the front 2" in the back with the toytec 1.5-2" lift aal.
    Can I just add another aal in the pack, it's a stock leaf pack plus the toytec aal.
    I just don't want to spend a grand lifting the back an 1.5", I'm in Florida so just sand and mud, pulling boats.
    It's level, but I'd like some extra
     
  2. Nov 29, 2021 at 8:38 PM
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    gotoman1969

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    If your wanting 3-4” of lift in the rear imo I’d replace the leaf pack. You will also need rear shocks for a 3-4” lift. Longer brake lines too.
     
  3. Nov 29, 2021 at 8:41 PM
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    1" block is all you need. Nothing wrong with a small block in the rear.
     
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    This is definitely the cheaper and quickest way. I agree 1” block no issues. Id still do brake lines they’ll be pretty tight if you put the truck at full droop on a lift.
     
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    New leaf pack is the way to go, but if you not doing serious Offroad add a leaf will be just fine for the $$ difference. I have all pro expo pack, but you can get away with a lot less for sure. TW always wants to make you spend money for the best possible options but there are reasonable middle grounds that are on for sure
     
  6. Nov 29, 2021 at 11:43 PM
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    I'm not sure if blocks double translated lift height from block thickness to actual lift.
    aka it's either gonna be 1" block = 1" lift,
    or 0.5" block = 1" lift and so on.

    Regardless, yes, block can be combined with AAL.
    It's what I have.
    Cheap, easy, high, and rides like shit
     
  7. Nov 29, 2021 at 11:54 PM
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    Cheap, easy, shit. Synonyms
     
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    I'm gonna duct tape a free cinderblock into my rear leafpack it's gonna ride like I got King 14" + $1k leafpack + hammer hangers
     
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  9. Nov 29, 2021 at 11:56 PM
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    Yeah. That’ll do!! Haha
    Mind you it takes 100 years for a cinder block to finally cure
     
  10. Nov 30, 2021 at 12:08 AM
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    zerotimeouts

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    @KickAss I dont see why not other than the obvious ride quality issues. I have 2 extra leafs in my Dakar pack. You can bend the rear brake brackets and keep an eye on the e-brake cable. Mine is just zip tied and its been fine but you can make a new bracket. Most rear shock setups aren't extended travel anyway.

    I can't vouch for what else could go wrong but a leaf pack will ride way better than anything but also cost more so can't compare apples and oranges.
     
  11. Nov 30, 2021 at 1:06 AM
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    TACO TX

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    You could do a 3 leaf progressive pack and leave your overload in or use a 1in block as well but i would NOT put 2 single add a leafs in the same pack together. Would probably ride worse than a covered wagon.
     
  12. Nov 30, 2021 at 1:15 AM
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    I did 1” block and AAL on TSB springs, blew both shocks in no time, cracked one of the leafs and it still sagged eventually.

    Get yourself a leaf pack and don’t look back.
     
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