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Shims w/ AAL

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Lentsnh, May 16, 2009.

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May 16, 2009 at 10:31 PM

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How big of shims do need with a AAL, if I need any?

5100s w/ 3" AAL.

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How big of shims do need with a AAL, if I need any?

5100s w/ 3" AAL.
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i bought the toytec 3*, that was the only one i saw on the site, i have not installed them yet so can't say if it's works, but it seems to be hit and miss anyways.

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Every situation is different.....

But I would shoot for 2-3* to start with.

Try to find steal shims. Alluminum are OK, but they can flatten out over time. If they flatten out, that'll loosen up your U-bolts a bit and can cause a major mess if the u-bolts aren't kept tight.

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