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Add a leaf long side back ?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by C4vettrn, Sep 22, 2022.

  1. Sep 22, 2022 at 7:41 AM
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    C4vettrn

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    Installing icon add a leaf and noticed one end is longer. Does ling end go to rear of truck ? If so does OEM rear leaf clamp ge removed ? 2020 OR , thanks
     
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  2. Sep 22, 2022 at 12:19 PM
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    Longer end goes to the rear for an Icon add a leaf.


    Grind off the Rivet on the leaf clamp on the overload leaf if keeping the overload in and if it interferes with the add a leaf lining up with it.
     
    JFriday1, Sep 22, 2022
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  3. Sep 22, 2022 at 12:25 PM
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    Another way of figuring it out, is the military double wrapped end goes to the front. This is a safety feature, in the even that the main leaf breaks

    Here is a military double wrap (front)
    upload_2022-9-22_12-23-55.jpg

    Here is a single wrap (rear)
    upload_2022-9-22_12-24-34.jpg
     
    Bertw192, Sep 22, 2022
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  4. Sep 22, 2022 at 4:48 PM
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    What are y'all doing with the brake line brackets?
     
    C4vettrn, Sep 22, 2022
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  5. Sep 22, 2022 at 7:18 PM
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...line-brackets-icon-deaver-old-man-emu.716616/

    Easily replicated with Amazon parts... confirm size of clamp needed.

    SOLARMAN 12 Pack 1-1/2 Inch Stainless Steel Cable Clamp, Rubber Cushioned Insulated Clamp, Metal Clamp, Tube Holder for Tube, Pipe or Wire Cord Installation
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    Bertw192, Sep 22, 2022
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  6. Sep 27, 2022 at 5:36 PM
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    Ok guys everything went well and ended up with 1 3/4" front and 1 1/4" in the rear. I am keeping the stock UPCA's for now. I am taking it to the shop for alignment tomorrow and was wondering if using factory specs will be ok or do I want to ask for max caster ? I have no tire rubbing issues whatsoever even when trying minimal articulation. Running 265/70/17 WildPeaks. Thanks!
     
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  7. Sep 29, 2022 at 8:11 AM
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    Have them aim for 3-4 deg of caster. Slightly higher on the passenger side.
     
    PasoSteve, Sep 29, 2022
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  8. Sep 29, 2022 at 10:48 PM
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    Do you have aftermarket UCA's?
     
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