Second Gen AAL in First Gen

Anyone know why the second gen Toytec AAL's don't fit the first gens and vice versa?

Their website makes it sound like they don't, I thought the springs were the same width though? Is it just because where the spring clamps are? Thanks in advance, I want to get rid of my AAL and give it to my brother with a first gen but I just want to make sure it's gonna work before making any promises. Appreciate the help!

 

Thats half bullshit, it will fit but it won't be cut to an eliptical fit like 1st gen springs are, if you trim off 3.75" off 1 end , just like magic you'll have an eliptical AAL for a 1st gen..

 

To be a little clearer, if his 1st gen has the 3 leaf (which pretty sure it does) measure back 3.75" from the end of the bottom leaf (not the overload) thats where the end of the AAL should be cut to..

 

Trying to follow you man but the Toytec second gen AAL is quite short.



You're saying this AAL would need to be cut down for a first gen? It seems very short as is? Thanks for the response!

 

That is pretty short, you may get by with it, how long is it overall ?

 

Not sure yet, just heard centering pin to clamps on first gen is roughly 21". Sound right?

 

I measure true length , & thats 24" on the long side from centerpin & 18.5" on the short end (hanger end) 32.5 " overall

 

Good deal, I'll measure my leaf tomorrow am and let you know the deal. My hopes are it's long enough to work. The second gen Toytec AAL is symmetric, hope it's long!

 

EDIT that :: It's 42.5" (24 + 18.5)

fuzzy math haha

yeah if its long its an easy fix

 

No worries, my only concern is that my AAL is less than 24" per side... Which I think it is. If my judgement serves me correctly I would guess the second gen AAL is roughly 36"