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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%
  1. Apr 14, 2010 at 9:25 PM
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    Dane-Taco

    Dane-Taco Well-Known Member

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    It doesn't look "stupid". I am not into the forward rake look. I'd lift the front.
     
  2. Apr 15, 2010 at 5:38 AM
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    DSMissed

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    Ewwwww, the twin stacks. DISGUSTING.
     
  3. Apr 27, 2010 at 10:07 AM
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    Tdaz250

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    Yes, but just get some spacers for the front or something and it will look good
     
  4. Apr 27, 2010 at 10:26 AM
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    calaniz0312

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    It's not that bad.
     
  5. Apr 27, 2010 at 10:36 AM
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    Tillers_Rule

    Tillers_Rule ......................

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    Throw your truck away
     
  6. Apr 27, 2010 at 10:53 AM
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    MAXTacoma

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    Ok, I'm nervous now, I just ordered the Toyotec AAL, and to be honest I really dont care much for the forward rake. Since I haven't had the rear TSB done I'm wondering if mine will have that much forward rake!!!
     
  7. Apr 27, 2010 at 10:59 AM
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    tacomajim5

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    Lift the front to level it out. That's my vote.
     
  8. Apr 27, 2010 at 11:05 AM
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    DSMissed

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    I'd imagine it would be pretty close to the same.

    I towed a 3500lb car with the back loaded with furniture over the weekend, and it hasn't changed yet. I think I may just try and lift the front about 1-2 inches, but I don't want ride quality to suffer.
     
  9. Apr 27, 2010 at 11:09 AM
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    MAXTacoma

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    Me either, I like the ride the way it is. I know the back suspension is really soft right now. I'm hoping that I wont have to lift the front.
     
  10. Apr 28, 2010 at 11:59 PM
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    rhodehard09

    rhodehard09 sometimes nonsense is the only sense someone has

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    if you want you could get the top spacers only. toytech sells them and they would add about 1 inch and not affect ride quality that much. its the one that goes between the strut top plate and the strut tower not the spring and top plate
     
  11. Apr 29, 2010 at 8:50 AM
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    thinkingman

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    NO .....it looks goofy with that growth on the front.
     
  12. Apr 30, 2010 at 9:50 AM
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    I checked the status of the shipping on my AAL and I think that they will be on my doorstep tonight when I get off work. I'm going to try and install them this weekend. Ill post pics up of the before and afters.
     
  13. May 2, 2010 at 10:47 AM
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    After: I have more pics in my gallery.
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  14. Mar 3, 2012 at 9:08 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    psssstt ( 2 year old poll )
     
  15. Mar 3, 2012 at 9:58 PM
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    its not bad, but i do prefer a leveled lift.
     
  16. Mar 3, 2012 at 10:08 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    [​IMG]
     
  17. Mar 4, 2012 at 5:26 AM
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    Graham

    Graham Pay it Forward

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    ^ I agree! I can't stand the look of the metal bars on the front. I am sure that the weight of that thing is dragging down your front end and also hurting your gas mileage and handling.
     
  18. Mar 4, 2012 at 6:23 AM
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    DSMissed

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    Only reason for the grill is the fact that I live in deer country. Already hit one with the truck, and a $150 grill is cheaper than a new front end.

    But I'm with you guys, I couldn't stand the way it looked anymore so I ditched it last summer and just try and avoid night driving. So far its been a year and a half since AAL and new front shocks. No settling yet.
     
  19. Jun 30, 2012 at 1:15 PM
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    newertoy

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    What about the "color"--!!
    Just joking-It looks fine.
     
  20. Jun 30, 2012 at 1:19 PM
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    04LTtacoma

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    My truck sits taller out back, looks good to me!

    ^^^Does that make sense?
     

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