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Bro Lean? or Level?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Mainmoe02, May 28, 2013.

  1. May 28, 2013 at 11:22 AM
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    Mainmoe02

    Mainmoe02 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    3" lift EIBACH coils w/ 5100's front, OME/ Dakar leaf springs w/ toytec adjustable shackles at 1.5" and 5125's out back. 33x10.5x15 KM2's Relentless DIY steel bumper.
    Hey guys I just put a 3" lift on my tacoma. I really like the way it looks, but I sometimes think it might have the slightest "bro lean". I put Billies all around (5100 front, 5125s back) with eibach 3" lift coils and new OME/ Dakar leaf springs (2.25" lift). Does anyone else have this setup with a slight (very slight) rake from Front to BacK?

    sometimes i think it might be the angle of the road but after measuring from the ground to the edge of the fender flare its 39 inches exactly in the front and 38.9" out back.

    i dont want to add any blocks to the rear. i was thinking since im getting bigger tires soon should I get 255/85/16 for the rear and 255/75/16 (if available?) for the front? i dont want to do that but im not sure what else to do. Will the front coils settle a bit and bring the front end down a couple mm or so?
     
  2. May 28, 2013 at 11:29 AM
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r

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    Get a 1.5" AAL for the back and let it be 1.4" higher in back. Mine is 1.25" higher in back and it's hard to tell it's any higher at all.
     
  3. May 28, 2013 at 11:37 AM
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    Mainmoe02

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    Man i thought about that but after all the trouble i went through to install the new leaf packs, id rather not have to mess with them for atleast a couple years. it wasnt the most difficult but not easy either.

    How difficult is it to install an AAL? Would I add it under the new packs or ontop? kinda like a helper leaf? would a helper leaf work for heightening a new leaf pack?

    thanks for the help!
     
  4. May 28, 2013 at 4:35 PM
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    bowyer2002

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    I think the coil springs will settle as they are constantly loaded with the weight of the engine.
    OR
    Get a plate bumper & winch with steel cable and that will lower the front end w/o messing with AAL or blocks (AAL is the proper way to lift).
     
  5. May 28, 2013 at 4:39 PM
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    tacomataco2

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    Some of this Some of that
    I got the same setup! I also notice some bro lean going on. I think the front coils have settled the littlest bit, making it barely noticeable
     

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