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Anyone used SD Trucks AAL for the Tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by pearing, Apr 30, 2019.

  1. Apr 30, 2019 at 5:47 PM
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    pearing

    pearing [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Price is wonderful, but wondering if it is as good as the price? Says it will raise weight capacity to 1200 pounds (what the hell does that mean??? From 500? What?) and raise the rear 2". Any way, looking for about an 1" of lift and increased stability (less squat) when towing... assuming it can do both. Anyone have experience????

    2005-2017 Toyota Tacoma 4wd - Add-A-Leaf Kit (REAR - 2 Lift w/ tip pads) [PAIR] [62206] | $66.95 | SD Truck Springs | Leaf Springs, Helper Springs and Suspension Parts
     
  2. Mar 17, 2022 at 8:37 AM
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    TacoGumbo

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    TRD style grill with lights, chrome emblem black out, Dobinsons suspension, tail lights, black chrome exhaust tip, matte black 16" wheels.
    Did you ever find out anything? I was looking at these also, and wondering if they would just bounce the rear end around without towing or carrying a load.
     
  3. Mar 17, 2022 at 9:14 AM
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    I went with Head Strong AAL's in the end. Much much improve with load and trailering. Raised the back approximately 1 1/2". Handles fine without load. same truck in my opinion. I am changing to Alcan springs this spring/summer just because I want more articulation and more axel control from wind up. Don't know when I am pulling the trigger just yet, but mine will be available when I do...
     
  4. Mar 17, 2022 at 9:57 AM
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    TRD style grill with lights, chrome emblem black out, Dobinsons suspension, tail lights, black chrome exhaust tip, matte black 16" wheels.
    Edit: I have a 2016; not sure if your aals would fit.

    Cool. Let me know when you swap if you want to sell AALs. I tow a small trailer with a Honda Rancher most of spring and summer, and am looking at options. Currently have 2" blocks for leveling with front lift from Dobinsons coils and struts. Was wondering if I should just pull trigger on Dobinsons leaf springs, or switch to AAL or maybe sumosprings or airbags for the towing. I mostly just tow without a lot of weight in truck on dirt farm roads and headlands.
     
  5. Mar 17, 2022 at 4:01 PM
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    RecklessTLS

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    TRD CAI and Exhaust,ECGS bushing, Blistien 6112 Fronts at 2.5, SPC upper arms, Bilstien 5160 Rear with 2in AAL, Interior light mod, Back up camera anytime Mod, Overhead Console Temp/Compass Fix. Leather Interior with heated seats, Weathertech floor liners, Ultraguage, Oil catch can, Smart Tap, More to come
    Buy springs over AAL. You'll thank me later.
     
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