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Do I have an AAL installed?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Jaysjammin, Aug 13, 2016.

  1. Aug 13, 2016 at 4:57 PM
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    Jaysjammin

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    Hi everyone, first post here, been lurking for about a month but I finally have a question that I was unable to find.

    I know this seems like a ridiculous question since it is my truck, but I just purchased it. I wasn't able to find a good representation of the stock leaf spring set up.

    I was planning on going Bilstein 5100s all around. I've got the rears replaced and I'll probably have my mechanic do the fronts since I'm a whimp when it comes to Spring compression. But I'd like to know if I have an add a leaf installed so I can find a good height for the front shocks so that the truck looks pretty even.

    Thanks in advance.

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  2. Aug 13, 2016 at 5:09 PM
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    Jaysjammin

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    Also, what's the best place to get the spare tire removal tool?

    I'll probably go junkyard shopping in the next few days but idk how many people leave their toolkits.
     
  3. Aug 13, 2016 at 5:13 PM
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    No aal there. Leafs look in good condition though.
     
  4. Aug 13, 2016 at 5:22 PM
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    Sicyota04

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    I have an AAL in my leaf pack and the 5100's worked fine.

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  5. Aug 13, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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    ....which is the correct way to install those? Boot up or boot down?
     
  6. Aug 13, 2016 at 5:30 PM
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    Either way is fine, my boot is up
     
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  7. Aug 14, 2016 at 6:57 AM
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    Thanks for the responses guys! After (shamefully) minimal research, it does look like all 4wd models got 4 leaf systems and one 2wd that got a 3 leaf system. So I do not have AAL.
     
  8. Aug 14, 2016 at 3:09 PM
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    Gray wire mod, 4" coil lift, 2" block lift+2" AAL, rear air bags, re-located trailer wiring plugs, trail gear front bumper, kicker sound w/pioneer in-dash, 8" kicker sub, airaid MIT kit, trail gear rock sliders, arrow antenna, blacked out grille, HID kit, Smittybilt 8k winch, extended brake lines, LED overhead lighting, LED turn signals, Explorer Rock Lights, removable doors, Re-wired 4x4, Roof Rack
    is that a super 44 muffler you have stuffed under there?:D
     
  9. Aug 14, 2016 at 6:31 PM
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    Why yes it is!
     
  10. Aug 14, 2016 at 7:40 PM
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    Gray wire mod, 4" coil lift, 2" block lift+2" AAL, rear air bags, re-located trailer wiring plugs, trail gear front bumper, kicker sound w/pioneer in-dash, 8" kicker sub, airaid MIT kit, trail gear rock sliders, arrow antenna, blacked out grille, HID kit, Smittybilt 8k winch, extended brake lines, LED overhead lighting, LED turn signals, Explorer Rock Lights, removable doors, Re-wired 4x4, Roof Rack
    I thought that looked familiar! I've got the same one lol
     

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