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Rear end to high

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tydeorum, Dec 4, 2022.

  1. Dec 4, 2022 at 1:14 PM
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    Tydeorum

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    I just installed a set of general springs heavy duty leaf springs and a torch add a leaf. I added the add a leaf because the general springs leaf should have kept the truck at stock height and I wanted a slight lift in the back to even out with the front ome coils and shocks. The bottom of my rear fender arch to the center of my tire is 25 1/4" and my front is 23 3/4"

    I have a bed tooper, wood drawer system, full 33" spare tire and I carry 200-500 lbs for work some days. Is having the back end so high going to make the truck perform differently or hurt anything until it settles some by having to much angle? I was almost on my bumpstops with my old leafs so I knew I was going to gain some height. I did just replace my carrier bearing also.

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  2. Dec 4, 2022 at 1:32 PM
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    Did you remove the overload leaf from the original leaf pack when installing the AAL?
     
  3. Dec 4, 2022 at 1:34 PM
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    The instructions called.for it to go between the overload and the 3 leafs. I bought the single add a leaf and not the 3 pack that replaces the overload leaf.
     
  4. Dec 4, 2022 at 1:36 PM
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    I also asked General Springs about adding the single add a left beofre i bought them and they said it was fine and to install it they way I did.
     
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    Honestly, I think it looks kinda nice. I would be a little concerned about the rear shocks topping out when you flex it out. Which shocks are they? How much shaft is showing at ride height?

    Hopefully, it'll start to settle soon.
     
  6. Dec 4, 2022 at 1:54 PM
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    I have ome nitro chargers in the rear and front with matching coils.
     
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    Looks good to me... how's the brake lines?
     
  8. Dec 4, 2022 at 2:24 PM
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    It has room for now, I am ordering an extended rear line before I take it off road.
     
  9. Dec 5, 2022 at 3:03 PM
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Give it some time to settle .

    You have all your normal plunder in the truck now?

    I run the Heavy Duty Springs and Super Springs with no issues.
     
  10. Dec 5, 2022 at 5:13 PM
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    Looks good. Those spring will settle an inch or two after the first couple months as well in my experience
     
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