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Does my truck look goofy after AAL?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DSMissed, Apr 12, 2010.

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Truck look goofy with AAL?

  1. Yes, it looks stupid.

    88 vote(s)
    22.6%

  2. Nope, looks great!

    175 vote(s)
    44.9%

  3. Meh. Indifferent.

    127 vote(s)
    32.6%
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  1. Apr 12, 2010 at 7:02 PM
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    waller24

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    get 2 in front coil spacers, that is too much rake for me. An inch and a half rake is perfect
     
    waller24, Apr 12, 2010
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  2. Apr 12, 2010 at 7:16 PM
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    If you level the front it would look better. If it doesn't sag now while towing, leveling the front won't change that, I would go the budget route and throw some billies at 1.75 on there.
     
    hendooman, Apr 12, 2010
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  3. Apr 12, 2010 at 7:26 PM
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    rick

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    it should settle.
     
    rick, Apr 12, 2010
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  4. Apr 12, 2010 at 7:28 PM
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    :thumbsup:
     
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  5. Apr 12, 2010 at 8:17 PM
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    I really like the slant on it. looks great
     
    JManders, Apr 12, 2010
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  6. Apr 12, 2010 at 8:18 PM
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    dhurley

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    Like the look.
     
    dhurley, Apr 12, 2010
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  7. Apr 12, 2010 at 8:46 PM
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    I think it looks good. I am looking to get the AAL from Toytec with TSB.
     
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  8. Apr 12, 2010 at 8:58 PM
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    I agree. I think you'll find it won't sag as much as it used to with the AAL on there. For instance, I used to hit my timbrens when I'd load a light load of firewood. I just hauled some gravel the other day (half yard) and watched it go down as the front loader dumped it in. Barely touched the timbrens! Still, you could set the 5100's at .85 to give you an extra inch in the front or go to 1.75 and get 2 more inches in the front (which would almost level it).

    And if you're truck's got a lot of miles on it, maybe you shouldn't touch it in case you have the bad driver's output bearing in the front differential. I loved the ride at 1.75 but had to go back down to .85 because of the grind. And I just received today my diff drop kit to see if I can eliminate the grind. Maybe I'll be able to go back to 1.75...I hope, I hope.
     
    05Moose, Apr 12, 2010
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  9. Apr 12, 2010 at 9:03 PM
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  10. Apr 12, 2010 at 9:06 PM
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    Lookin good to me!!!
     
    JohnnyGato, Apr 12, 2010
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  11. Apr 12, 2010 at 9:09 PM
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    Sorry for the off topic, but where in Wyoming are you?
     
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  12. Apr 12, 2010 at 10:04 PM
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    it will sag alot so dont worry
     
    THROUGHITALLDUDE, Apr 12, 2010
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  13. Apr 13, 2010 at 4:29 AM
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    it looks fine...lol...trucks need a little rake imho
     
    Kelson, Apr 13, 2010
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  14. Apr 13, 2010 at 4:58 AM
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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but most trucks and truck based SUV's have some factory rake. I know, 4runner, FJCruiser, Grand Cherokee, Tundra, (and the list could go on) has it. I really don't get why is it a big issue for some..? Get over it, that's how they rolled out from the factory. Probably for a reason. Some don't like it, some don't care, it does not bother me. However I do hate the look when a truck is loaded and sagging. Yours has a little too much rake. You should wait for a few weeks, it should settle. I know, mine did. You can add some spacers to the front if it will still looks too much.
     
    dieselwolf, Apr 13, 2010
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  15. Apr 13, 2010 at 5:22 AM
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    Another vote for the 5100's @ 1.75". Get rid of the "stink bug look"!
     
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  16. Apr 13, 2010 at 5:23 AM
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    Looks great!! You need to upgrade those tires.
     
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  17. Apr 13, 2010 at 5:35 AM
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    If you don't like it with that much rake, install OME 884s. I have the rear TSB and 884s without spacers and it is level. It would be a slightly firmer ride but much better than installing spacers.
     
    Jigzor, Apr 13, 2010
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  18. Apr 13, 2010 at 5:38 AM
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    GOOFY..!! lol
    j/p it looks fine
     
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  19. Apr 13, 2010 at 5:39 AM
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    Looks fine to me!
     
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