1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Upgrading an unknown suspension and removing lift blocks

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bbinSF, May 26, 2024.

  1. May 26, 2024 at 7:16 AM
    #1
    bbinSF

    bbinSF [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2024
    Member:
    #446665
    Messages:
    111
    Gender:
    Male
    Hi,
    I recently bought a used 2007 Tacoma 2.7l 5speed. I plan on taking it off road and occasionally hauling some loads. It has some unknown icon and Old man emu suspension parts.

    The rear leafs were replaced a few years ago / 40k miles ago and there are 2" aluminum lift blocks in that I'd like to upgrade.)

    I am a "buy once cry once" type of guy so I'm wondering what lead pack to get that will maintain this 2" lift in the back to keep the overall stance of the truck the same .(I'm reading that AAL will lose lift / settle over time, so I think I should avoid that.)

    PXL_20240525_202506339.jpg
    PXL_20240525_221043164.jpg
    PXL_20240525_202512070.jpg
    PXL_20240525_202608824.jpg
    PXL_20240525_202616823.jpg
     
    MarX likes this.
  2. May 26, 2024 at 7:52 AM
    #2
    bbinSF

    bbinSF [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2024
    Member:
    #446665
    Messages:
    111
    Gender:
    Male
    Also what driveline modifications do I need to do to keep the alignment correct for the driveshaft/ diff etc.

    No install video I watched mentions such.
     
  3. May 26, 2024 at 8:04 AM
    #3
    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2022
    Member:
    #390091
    Messages:
    5,574
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rich
    East Central Wisco
    Vehicle:
    '17 OffRoad Silver Sky Metallic
    Small lift, slightly oversized tires, well...
    Crikeymike likes this.
  4. May 26, 2024 at 8:31 AM
    #4
    MarX

    MarX Hotdogs, spam and skittles.

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2013
    Member:
    #106295
    Messages:
    29,765
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    NE Kansas
    Vehicle:
    2013 DCLB Tacoma TRD sorta Sport 4X4, 2009 Tundra SR5 workhorse
    RETRAX bed cover, Tailgate lock, TRD exhaust. 887's, LR UCA'S, Bilstein 5100's and Deavers AAL.
    The part # on the pictured leaf pack looks like a factory replacement. From there I would figure out the shock and if a replacement front set of springs were installed. Then it shouldn’t be to bad to duplicate a kit to replace. I added an AAL to mine, 887’s up front with 5100 shocks on all corners and love it more than stock. Towing and hauling has been fine.
     
  5. May 26, 2024 at 2:09 PM
    #5
    bbinSF

    bbinSF [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2024
    Member:
    #446665
    Messages:
    111
    Gender:
    Male
    But since the lift block is 2" tall I know that I need a leaf pack that gives a 2" lift, right?
     
    OldSchlPunk and MarX like this.
  6. May 26, 2024 at 2:36 PM
    #6
    MarX

    MarX Hotdogs, spam and skittles.

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2013
    Member:
    #106295
    Messages:
    29,765
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    NE Kansas
    Vehicle:
    2013 DCLB Tacoma TRD sorta Sport 4X4, 2009 Tundra SR5 workhorse
    RETRAX bed cover, Tailgate lock, TRD exhaust. 887's, LR UCA'S, Bilstein 5100's and Deavers AAL.
    If that’s what it is. You have good stuff and if your replacing most then you and outfit it the way you want. Just find out what springs you have up front. Already got good control arms.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top