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AAL Install. (second gen)

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

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  1. Feb 7, 2016 at 12:29 AM
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  2. Mar 11, 2016 at 4:07 PM
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    Hopefully it hasn't been asked already. If so, I apologize, but when installing the AAL do the keepers toward the outside of the lower leaves have to be removed?.... And if so, how do you remove them?
     
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  3. Mar 20, 2016 at 8:51 AM
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    I had to cut mine off
     
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  4. Mar 20, 2016 at 8:55 AM
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    Does anyone on here have a set of overload leafs they took out when they installed the aal. Looking to buy.
     
    ToyotaJunkie, Mar 20, 2016
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  5. Apr 26, 2016 at 3:54 AM
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    i just ordered the icon progressive AAL from Amazon.. 202. free shipping,,free returns,if there is a problem,, wheeler's will charge shipping, so check how much shipping is before you buy..
     
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  6. Apr 26, 2016 at 6:25 AM
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    Anyone regret putting the single aal in because of making a harsher ride. Not sure if I want the single or the progressive.
     
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  7. May 9, 2016 at 10:05 AM
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    Before 3 leaf pack installed


    After install, and this is the wheelers 3 leaf pack that they offer.
     
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  8. May 11, 2016 at 11:15 AM
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    So I have the icon aal to install. Those of you that used the overload, did you need to buy new center pins?
     
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  9. May 14, 2016 at 3:12 AM
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    Anyone have any experience with the progressive 3 leaf pack by headstrong? How much lift did it provide? Any squeaking? how long would I expect it to hold its form assuming I don't haul heavy loads nor tow
     
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  10. May 29, 2016 at 8:08 AM
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    Can anyone confirm removing/reinstalling u-bolts one side at a time works when installing aals on a stock truck? Most instructions tell you to remove both sides and lower the whole axle, but one side at a time seems like it would be easier.
     
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  11. May 29, 2016 at 11:58 AM
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    Update: I was able to install One side at a time. Left the ubolts and shock of the opposite side in place
     
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  12. May 29, 2016 at 12:04 PM
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    I have a set off a 6 month old leafpack. $10 plus shipping?

    Yeah that's how I've done it. I put the truck on jack stands and put the axle in a neutral position with a jack under the diff so there isn't pressure on the leafpacks. Then install AAL one side at a time.
     
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  13. Jun 10, 2016 at 3:08 AM
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    Have to add to the list of thanks for the op. Got mine done yesterday thanks to your write up.

    Also, for those wondering. I used the wheelers single aal with the NEW Toyota recall leaf. It fit properly and gave the advertised 2" lift. Rides pretty sweet too!
     
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  14. Jun 17, 2016 at 10:21 AM
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    Can someone tell me what kind of Sawzall blade i need to cut the center pin? Thanks
     
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  15. Jun 20, 2016 at 9:33 AM
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    I used a hack saw...it took a while.
     
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  16. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:17 AM
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    Wondering if I could pull a leaf from my old pack and add it to my new recall springs to act as an AAL? Have to shorten them a bit but I can't see why it wouldn't work, other than Toyota not giving me back my old springs.
     
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  17. Jul 12, 2016 at 9:40 PM
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  18. Jul 15, 2016 at 1:01 PM
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    did you leave the overload in?
     
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  20. Jul 29, 2016 at 2:05 PM
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    anyone have ideas if the center bolt does not loosen
     
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