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AAL Install. (second gen)

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by chris4x4, Sep 28, 2009.

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  1. Oct 21, 2012 at 12:47 PM
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    i have bilstein all around wit AAL,when i go on bumbs fast it makes some noise and stiff?how can i fix dis problem?Thanks,,
     
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  2. Dec 6, 2012 at 11:10 PM
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  3. Dec 10, 2012 at 5:07 PM
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    quick question for you guys. Ive got the Dakars in the rear of mine but id love to come up another 1 or so so im no so level/ negative rake looking. can i throw an AAL on those by chance? if so does it matter what kind?
     
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  4. Dec 10, 2012 at 6:08 PM
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    OME makes an AAL to use with the dakar. D6XL it seems?
     
    neonlazer, Dec 10, 2012
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  5. Dec 10, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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  6. Dec 10, 2012 at 6:38 PM
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    sub'd if i can i can do this myself
     
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  7. Dec 12, 2012 at 1:17 PM
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    I am hopefully going to do this install this weekend with a wheelers 3 leaf progressive. My question is does the overload stay on the bottom of the pack? I'm just trying to have all the answers before I have everything tire apart.
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2012 at 11:37 AM
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    Yes, overload is always on the bottom.
     
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  9. Dec 13, 2012 at 2:02 PM
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    That's what I needed. Thanks!
     
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  10. Jan 22, 2013 at 5:49 PM
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    would i need new u bolt or can i reuse the old ones?
     
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  11. Jan 22, 2013 at 6:31 PM
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    Its best to use new ones. U bolts stretch, and they arent good to re use.
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2013 at 7:57 PM
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    This might be the perfect time to do the inner tube trick between the springs so they stop creaking/squeaking.

    That noise grinds my gears!
     
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    I didn't read the entire thread...maybe it was mentioned...about how long does this take?
     
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  14. Mar 2, 2013 at 3:44 PM
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    How do you guys reattach brakeline bracket with icon setup?
    I removed overload leaf
    Drillout the new alignment bracket from icon 3 leaf?
    Ziptied them for now, but they jingle and drive me insane.
    At least i have less leaf spring squeaking since install
     
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  15. Mar 2, 2013 at 4:32 PM
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    I drilled mine out used the bolt for the wraps. Then bend them down slightly.
     
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  16. Mar 27, 2013 at 12:11 PM
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    I might be missing it when reading about 2" AAl install but which side goes to the rear of truck? Longer part after center pin or shorter part? Doing install at the moment and can't seem to find it.
    Thanks
     
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  17. Mar 27, 2013 at 1:30 PM
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    Longer portion goes towards the rear.
     
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  18. Mar 29, 2013 at 4:35 PM
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    Gentlemen, After reading the entire thread I have not seen any comments in regards to a squeaky leaf pack after install. I have provided a few pictures to help explain my case but am still puzzled on options for correcting the squeak. I have purchased rubber and just require the proper tools to pry the leafs apart to place as spacers in between the "nub" and the new AAL where I believe my squeak is coming from.

    AAL's came from a 3" procomp lift ES9000's. I never noticed a side that was longer than the other as the leaf has even spacing onto the leaf brackets.

    My 2012 4x4 double cab has 4 brackets around the package.

    Does the AAL go inside the bracket?
    Should I just cut the AAL to stop the sound? (but then file down edges as per another thread)
    Did I install incorrectly and just need to redo?

    Please, any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping a first timer.

    Stu

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  19. Mar 29, 2013 at 7:58 PM
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    The most common reason for squeaks is dirt. Take them apart, clean them, and re assemble.
     
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  20. Mar 30, 2013 at 8:32 AM
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    Ten four. I'll give that a try. Thank you Chris for the advice. But also curious if you thought that the positioning of the aal directly seated on the underside of that bracket via the picture seemed odd to you?
     
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