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First build. How does this sound?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by lee1092, Mar 20, 2022.

  1. Mar 20, 2022 at 11:47 AM
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    lee1092

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    Going with an AT (still deciding) class C
    Hibach lift second setting up front
    1.5 AAL in back OR dakars (thoughts based on back load?)

    Was going to get a camper like vagabond but they are so far out so gonna wait on a used possibly or get a shell and do a basic DYI bed build

    thoughts?

    -should I go with dakars or single aal based on the camper shell?
     
  2. Mar 20, 2022 at 11:53 AM
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    My AAL on my 2nd gen sagged rear quick with just a shell.
     
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    Sounds similar to mine haha. 265/75R16 with a 1.5" Fox 2.0 lift and a ~0.5" spacer in the rear (will switch out for AAL someday)
     
  5. Mar 20, 2022 at 3:56 PM
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    Really? Did you leave overload in?
     
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    this lift on second notch is suppose to be 2.5ish up front and from what I read if I leave the overload in with 1.5 it should sit level or just a little rake
     
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    There is no Hibach suspension.

    Eibach.
     
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    I have the 3 leaf add a leaf with the overload removed. It felt better than the factory ride to me. Over 40,000 plus mile, knock on wood, no sagging. Always looking to upgrade but end up thinking "it ain't broke..."
     
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