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Help! Bro Lean

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ATLien, Aug 6, 2013.

  1. Aug 6, 2013 at 3:46 PM
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    ATLien

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    So I got a leveling spacer for my Taco (believe 2") and now I'm stuck with a bit of bro lean (front end too high). What should I do? Get an add-a-leaf?

    I'm going to do some towing, so I'd prefer AAL to a block, plus I'm not trying to lift my truck that much.
     
  2. Aug 6, 2013 at 3:47 PM
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    Trade it in get a new one you are screwed.
     
  3. Aug 6, 2013 at 4:27 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    Release your inner bro.
     
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    For front 2.5 level spacer you need a 1.5-2" aal or blocks in the rear to level it.
     
  5. Aug 6, 2013 at 4:35 PM
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    lol :D, take some pics :cool:!!
     
  6. Aug 7, 2013 at 6:06 AM
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    I've been looking at the All Pro 1.5" AAL. Is this something I can install at home? Also, will I need a diff drop or put my self at risk of the driveshaft vibration people have complained about?
     
  7. Aug 7, 2013 at 6:16 AM
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    JonnyBb

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    wheeler's 3-leaf progressive... yes, it can be installed in your garage.

    skip the diff drop. consensus is they don't help on 2nd gens.
     
  8. Aug 7, 2013 at 9:20 AM
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    Thanks, any reason you're recommending wheeler over all-pro?
     
  9. Aug 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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    i personally have nothing negative to say about allpro. i was just offering an alternative and letting you know that wheelers now offers a heavy duty version of their 3-leaf. i am running wheelers original 3-leaf.
     
  10. Aug 7, 2013 at 11:42 AM
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    i have the Icon 3 leaf pack. (Same thing) with no diff drop. Adds 1.5" of lift. Smooth ride. Still holds weight.
     
  11. Aug 7, 2013 at 11:47 AM
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    Thanks guys
     
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    If I were to get a 1.5" AAL, would I have to also get new shocks for the rear? What about extended break lines?
     
  13. Aug 8, 2013 at 5:59 AM
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    not sure about the shocks, but i did install new ones. i didn't put on extended brake lines.
     
  14. Aug 8, 2013 at 6:21 AM
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    If I were going to replace my 2" block w/ a wheelers 3 leaf progressive 1.5" lift is this simply removing my factory springs non tsb and installing the new 3 leaf?
     
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    If I am understanding your questions correctly, no, just remove the block and add the 3 leaf AAL to the bottom of your current leaf pack (or however the wheeler's AAL is instructed to be installed) The 1.5" AAL combines with the leaf pack installed. Replace block with AAL.
     
  16. Aug 8, 2013 at 7:46 AM
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    Ok so Im adding an addition 3 leafs to gain 1.5" after I remove the block??? What's the benefit in the progressive 3 leaf for $150 v. the 1 leaf that adds 1.5" for $77?
     
  17. Aug 8, 2013 at 7:51 AM
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    Price? Just kidding. The name says it all, the progressive 3 leaf will progressively increase resistance as the leafs are compressed. Just like a progressive coil, the more the spring is compressed the more it pushes back. It's a good attribute for soaking up little bumps, flexing offroad, etc.
     
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    I believe he may be talking about a carrier bearing drop for the driveshaft instead of the differential drop.
     
  19. Aug 8, 2013 at 10:27 AM
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    Good point. OP?
     
  20. Aug 9, 2013 at 5:20 AM
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    Perhaps? I read on the pinned lift article about a diff drop for any lift 2" or higher, but what does this do?
     

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