5100's @ 2.5 & adding 1" to rear leafs (pics)

Hello Forum,

I have an '08 PreRunner 4.0 with 285/70r17 GY MT's on 6 spoke FJ Alloys & the following suspension:

5100's (4) with front @ 2.5.
Rear OEM 3/1 leafs with Wheelers 3 leaf AAL & overload left in place.

I set my fronts at 2.5 after having them at 1.75 for almost a year. I want to add 1 more inch to the rear & I have 2 questions:

* Do I get a 1" steel block or a 1" AAL?
(I'm concerned that the AAL will stiffen the rear even more)

* Do I need longer shocks (like OME N182 or any other brand) or can I install shock extenders on my 5100's?



















Thanks

 

Bump -
I'm in the same predicament. I have the 1.5 three leaf AAL and non-TSB springs. My shell has brought me down to only 1" of lift in the rear. I'd like to bring my adjustable fronts up to 2.5 or so, but then I have bad bro-lean. I know, stacking lifts is a huge sin around here, but for my daily driving and low off road needs, I think adding a small block would be beneficial. I have 2" blocks on the shelf, just not sure I want to go that far. That would be 3" or less in the rear as my springs continue to settle over time. I will buy a new leaf pack down the road and do this right, but for now, I'm going for a temporary fix. Would a 2" block along with my current rear set up (only netting 1" of lift) be a bad move?

 

Hello JpAdct,

I ended up installing the 1" block & I am very happy with it. I carry less weight than you & I have not noticed any difference so I think you will be fine with yours. I'm on my I-phone now so I cant post pics of how it looks now but go to this link & you can see the pics there:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/florida/269475-south-florida-b-s-thread-29.html

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Thanks, I've got some one inch blocks coming so I will add those soon. I appreciate the insight.

 

You're welcome. Show me some pics when you do.

 

WOW! Sorry for the delay:

Tires: BFG A/T's 275/70r17.
Front 5100's @ 2.5 with 1/4" taco lean spacer.
Rear 3/1 OEM leafs with Wheelers 3 Leaf AAL & 1" block.


With 2400 lbs of concrete pavers. Thank God for Timbrems.


With the load mentioned above.


Alignment specs:


I think that's pretty good for Billies @ 2.5. My wife & I drove to Atlanta & back (10.5 hours each way) & she thinks it felt great. "Drives like a truck" she said. We took turns driving. I thought of buying 885's with UCA's but that's almost $800 just to have a slightly softer ride & dead center alignment but with my end results I think I'll be fine & $800 richer. Also, when you look at my truck (facing the front of the truck) the tires look straight!