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Extra .5" rear

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by boom2it, Dec 17, 2019.

  1. Dec 17, 2019 at 9:46 AM
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    boom2it

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    Recently put on new wheels and tires and had a lift put in also.
    Went with Extreme Terrain 2.5" front 1" rear.
    The shop that installed said they tried to level as best as possible but the front is now .5" higher than rear.
    So my question....are they able to remove a half inch from front or is it one 2.5" block? Or can I add .5" to the rear and if so what is best way to achieve this? Shocks or add a .5" block?
    Thanks
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  2. Dec 17, 2019 at 9:48 AM
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    rnish

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    OK Boomer. I would get (make) some shim(s) and install under the rear leaf springs.
     
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  4. Dec 17, 2019 at 1:38 PM
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    I just completed a AAL but now need an additional .5" rear to level it properly. not looking to remove what I just did.
     
  5. Dec 17, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    I'm confused, do you have an aal or a block, or both?
     
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    Ome makes a 5mm spacer but by the looks of your pic a little more than 1/2" is necessary to level
     
  7. Dec 17, 2019 at 1:44 PM
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    Extreme terrain only offers lift blocks.
    So like stated above, remove the stupid block and install a rear Add A Leaf kit and it will net you 1.5-2. With your cap, I’d leave the overload leaf in and you’ll sit fine.
     
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  8. Dec 17, 2019 at 1:48 PM
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    I had this installed when the wheels were put on.....
    Supreme Suspensions 2.5 in. Front / 1 in. Rear Pro Billet Lift Kit (05-20 4WD Tacoma)
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  9. Dec 17, 2019 at 1:51 PM
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    You installed a block.

    Replace it with an AAL, come in 1.5 and 2 inches.
     
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  10. Dec 17, 2019 at 1:52 PM
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    Got it thanks
     
  11. Dec 17, 2019 at 2:11 PM
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    how do you guys feel about this option? guess I should have done some more homework before the first attempt.....
    Supreme Suspensions 2 in. Rear Add-A-Leaf Springs (05-15 6-Lug Tacoma)
     
  12. Dec 19, 2019 at 2:43 PM
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    If the shop had taken measurements prior to install they would have known what to install. I assume the cap was on when you took it.
     
  13. Dec 19, 2019 at 2:48 PM
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    Wheelers has a 1/2" rear block. Ran that on my 2nd gen with no problems.
     
  14. Dec 19, 2019 at 2:55 PM
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    That would probably be a lot less work adding the .5" block rather than removing what I just did and pulling rear leaf apart....Thanks
     
  15. Dec 19, 2019 at 2:57 PM
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    I bought the lift kit myself and brought it to my local guy who installed it. Yes cap was on...
     
  16. Dec 19, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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    Makes sense. Aal can be hit or miss one truck will get 2” the next 1.5”. Throw a 1/2” block under there and be done with you’ll be fine. Just confirm your ubolts are long enough.
     
  17. Dec 19, 2019 at 3:01 PM
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    Thanks for the input
     
  18. Dec 20, 2019 at 7:48 PM
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    A few.
    You already have a lift block in the rear, you cant stack another block on top of it. Your going to have to go with the add a leaf or replace the current lift lift block with a thicker one.
     
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    I try not to install blocks on tired old springs, they are likely flat or inverted.

    An add a leaf will go a long way.
     
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  20. Dec 21, 2019 at 7:51 AM
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    Thanks guys, thats why this site is a great source for help.....
     

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