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5100s max out + toytec AAL = not level :((

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by magixfinger, Feb 28, 2011.

  1. Feb 28, 2011 at 6:17 AM
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    magixfinger

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    hi guys, I just installed my 5100s last week on all 4 corners with the toytec AAL for TSB and the result was not what I expected, the ride quality is very good, a lot better than stock ride quality. What I', concerning is the look of it, it is NOT level at all, may be it just me but you guys can look at the pictures and tell me is it level or not, I think it is nose down. Can any one tell me what I can do to make it level, I don't want to go above 3 inches because to what I know if you go above 3 inches there is a lot of part needs to be replace. Thanks guys for looking, comments and inputs are welcome

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  2. Feb 28, 2011 at 6:22 AM
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    TacoMatt02

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    looks level to me :confused:
     
  3. Feb 28, 2011 at 6:23 AM
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    The_Hodge

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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    the AAL will settle slightly, but did you use a 1.5" or 2" AAL?
     
  4. Feb 28, 2011 at 6:23 AM
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    You don't say what the front 5100's are set at
     
  5. Feb 28, 2011 at 6:27 AM
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    Zombie Runner

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    looks pretty close to level. give it about a month and the rear sould settle a little bit.
     
  6. Feb 28, 2011 at 6:28 AM
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    Jigzor

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  7. Feb 28, 2011 at 6:30 AM
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    Looks level from your pic angles. Prob jus need to give it some time to settle.
     
  8. Feb 28, 2011 at 6:38 AM
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    magixfinger

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    I have the 5100s set at 2.5 and I have the factory TSB plus the toytec 1.5 TSB, so 5 leaf pack total.
     
  9. Feb 28, 2011 at 6:39 AM
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    bigger tires on the front and smaller ones on the back. haha jk listen to what they said ^^^
     
  10. Feb 28, 2011 at 6:39 AM
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    The TSB is only 4 leafs. Give it some time to settle
     
  11. Feb 28, 2011 at 7:09 AM
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    It will settle a little bit. My rear was really high when I first installed my 2" AAL. I have the same setup.

    One thing to keep in mind is that the rear wheel wells are cut a little higher than the front to accomodate for hauling heavy loads.
     
  12. Feb 28, 2011 at 10:56 AM
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    other people on here have the same setup and they're level, so i imagine yours should settle in no time like others have said.
     
  13. Feb 28, 2011 at 11:06 AM
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    It's in the title...
     
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    "I have the factory TSB plus the toytec 1.5 TSB, so 5 leaf pack total."
     
  15. Feb 28, 2011 at 11:21 AM
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    TSB gives you about 1" lift. The Toytec TSB AAL gives 1.5".

    So you have 2.5" in the rear, 2.5" in the front....why are you surprised that you have the same amount of rake as you did stock? :confused:
     
  16. Feb 28, 2011 at 2:26 PM
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    The folks who run 2.5" up front, 1.5" rear to be level do not have the TSB.
     
  17. Mar 1, 2011 at 5:34 AM
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    I don't know why you said that but it is my truck and I know how many leaf are on my truck, there are a total of five now. First was the original 3 leafs when I purchase the truck, then come the TSB which added another leaf make it 4 leafs and I just added the one from toytec which make it five leafs total. As per Chris4x4 DYI, you can see the total of 5 leafs in his pictorial illustration.
     
  18. Mar 1, 2011 at 5:48 AM
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    He understands you have 5 leafs but what he's saying is that you need to let that pack have time to settle and then some more time for the AAL to settle as well.

    My TSB springs took a week to settle to where they are now.
     
  19. Mar 1, 2011 at 5:51 AM
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    meckleystephen

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    looks good man really close to level
     
  20. Mar 1, 2011 at 5:53 AM
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    I've got the same truck and I had the same problem. Set the 5100s at 2.5, did the TSB, added a 1.5 AAL. Ride was great but too high in rear. Took the AAL off and now I've got the look I like and still rides great. You might want to give it a try.
     

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