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Leaf pack vs AAL

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tgcole, Mar 4, 2020.

  1. Mar 4, 2020 at 10:57 AM
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    Tgcole

    Tgcole [OP] Member

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    So... My rear is currently sitting 2 inches lower than the front, in part due to having a spacer on the front and having a shell on the rear. I’ll eventually do a full OME upgrade but am currently looking for a temporary cheaper fix. Would an icon AAL get me
    level? Or are my leaf springs in the pic too shot? (They look inverted to me) Or do I need to just pull the plug and get the full OME Dakar springs+wheels/tires. Seems like if I get a Dakar leaf pack I’ll need rear shocks, then I’d be too high so I’d have to get front OME shocks/coils, then my tires would rub due to narrowed stance so I’d have to get new wheels/tires. Seems like a slippery slope.

    I frequently do light off roading, occasional hauling around 500lbs construction materials.

    thanks TW!

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  2. Mar 4, 2020 at 12:31 PM
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    Nothing wrong with replacing them. It would be money well spent. AAL would achieve your short term goal, but eventually you will replace the springs. AAL is a lot cheaper now and will undoubtedly get you many miles of use. If I was going AAL, I would seriously consider the Wulf Suspension AAL. They are very inexpensive and they send you a great smelling air freshener.
     
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  3. Mar 4, 2020 at 12:38 PM
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    I don't think the OME Nitrocharger kit will necessitate new wheels/tires with a proper alignment. I've run both stock and aftermarket rims with 33s with that kit on and haven't had any issues. I'd just suck it up and get the full kit, I love mine.
     
  4. Mar 4, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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    na8rboy

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    Icon, or Headstrong 3 leaf-add-a-leaf will net you 2" w/overload, 1-1/2" w/o overlaod.
     
  5. Mar 4, 2020 at 2:47 PM
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    Thanks for the replies! Think I'm going to go with the OME Dakar kit and hope I don't run into any issues with my tires. Don't want to go through the hassle/money to put on the add a leaf and run into issues a couple years down the road.
     
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