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Fabtech 3.5 install questions

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 02RedDoubleCab4x4, Apr 15, 2016.

  1. Apr 15, 2016 at 7:04 AM
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    02RedDoubleCab4x4

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    The add a leaf has a plastic tray, does that go above or below the add a leaf, second question the hole is off center, so does the longer part of the add a leaf go towards the rear?

    Thanks about put truck on jack stands and get started.
     
  2. Apr 15, 2016 at 7:08 AM
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    The longer part of the leaf should go to the back. I think the plastic piece should go under the AAL but no completely certain
     
  3. Apr 15, 2016 at 10:01 AM
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    Got the surface rust cleaned and painted. The pocket above frame and below strut mount is a horrible place for rust to form. Was going to put frame Saver paint but I had a can of spray paint in my building. I also am ready to bolt up the coil overs and see how it looks on the ground!
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    Plastic goes in between aal and the leaf above it.
     
  5. Apr 15, 2016 at 12:46 PM
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    Thanks devinzz1, the back will be done next week. With the front on the truck sits only slightly higher than the back.
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  6. Apr 15, 2016 at 2:27 PM
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    Can you post pic of plastic piece
     
  7. Apr 15, 2016 at 3:11 PM
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    It is a thin metal tray with a plastic lining inside.

    Took some measurements after a couple hours of driving. I got about 1.5 inches lift, maybe 1.75 on passenger side. There is still plenty of threads on the collar to adjust them up. The CVs are not angled bad as of now. Where can I purchase a spannered wrench?
     
  8. Apr 15, 2016 at 3:18 PM
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    Sorry i was thinking of the plastic sliders that go on each end of some leafs. Not sure if it goes on top or bottom but i would say the bottom.
     
  9. Apr 15, 2016 at 4:23 PM
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    So I called Fabtech and they say that the plastic plate is not part of their kit. I did get this kit used, so maybe this is a factory Toyota anti friction plate?
     

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