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Leaf TSB - up to what year?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by va_bank, Sep 28, 2015.

  1. Sep 28, 2015 at 7:41 AM
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    va_bank

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    Hi All,

    I tried to search but couldn't find a definitive answer. I won't see my truck till tomorrow, so I want to ask here - are the leaf TSBs still a thing in the newer models? I have a 2015 4x4 DCLB TRD Sport, wanted to make an appointment at the dealer, but not sure if the new trucks come with 4 or 3 springs. I'm asking because I was going to have bilsteins put in and have them set at .85. But if the newer trucks come with 4 leaves, wouldn't it be better to set them to 1.75 to achieve the level look?

    Thank you in Advance.
     
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  2. Sep 28, 2015 at 3:07 PM
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    I believe all 2015s come with the 3+1 pack. I personally prefer a truck to have rake. I put stuff in my bed and if it were level unloaded then it would point nose high with hardly anything in the back. But yes, setting the fronts at 1.75 would achieve a leveled stance.
     
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  3. Sep 28, 2015 at 5:27 PM
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    Thanks man. I called and had someone snap a pic. It is 4 leaf. Now the question is do I still want .85. I'm with you in that I wouldn't mind a little rake... Is there a way to calculate what I need? I just measured - it's 34 and 1/4 to the top of the front fender and 36 and 1/4 in the rear.
     
  4. Sep 28, 2015 at 6:44 PM
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    That's about right, the truck has about a 2" rake. So putting it at 1.75" would pretty much be level, .85 would give you just over an inch of rake.

    Other option would be to do 1.75" up front and do a 3 leaf progressive 1.5" AAL in the rear, so you maintain the rake. There are pics in the Baja thread in my sig with a very similar setup but 1" larger tires.
     
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  5. Sep 28, 2015 at 7:18 PM
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    Thanks again. I think I will stick to original plan of 0.85.
     
  6. Sep 28, 2015 at 7:19 PM
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    Staying lower is also going to give you a better ride. You can always add more lift later if you change your mind.
     

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