Just aal in rear

FJ to Taco · Mar 18, 2020

I was the same way, I have a shell and it sagged so I put in AAL's. Nope, as funny as it sounds with camping gear ect. it still sagged and now my OME Dakar CS047R Leaf packs are awesome,
Great support on and off road.

I say leaf packs if you are going to keep your Taco it is worth the investment.

geekhouse23 · Mar 18, 2020

phdog said: ↑

This will also likely increase stiffness in the rear. It would be best to find the right balance based on how much weight will be there all the time. I'm opting for progressive AAL so I can maintain some of the stock ride feel.
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Progressive AAL wasn't going to do shit for me. 1k rated Deavers for me:

montanacruiser · Mar 18, 2020

FJ to Taco said: ↑

I was the same way, I have a shell and it sagged so I put in AAL's. Nope, as funny as it sounds with camping gear ect. it still sagged and now my OME Dakar CS047R Leaf packs are awesome,
Great support on and off road.

I say leaf packs if you are going to keep your Taco it is worth the investment.
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What aal did you try?

Bikinaz · Mar 18, 2020

I concur. If I was hauling the stuff you guys are I'd for sure be using something like the U402 springs. I'm only running some camping gear for two once a month or so.

montanacruiser · Mar 18, 2020

Bikinaz said: ↑

I concur. If I was hauling the stuff you guys are I'd for sure be using something like the U402 springs. I'm only running some camping gear for two once a month or so.
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Your truck is awesome by the way.

71tattooguy · Mar 18, 2020

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The single AAL is pretty terrible as stated on here. I was in a similar situation and at the time went with Hellwigs rear helper leaf, I had the old style brackets and got frustrated with the fitment. I found out after I added a wheelers single AAL that hellwig makes a new angled u-bolt for 3rd gen rear leafs

Here is what people don't tell you about lifting your rear end... You will most likely need a wedge due to vibrations, that will increase your lift in the rear. I ended up with wheelers single AAL and a wedge and my rear end was in the sky! (23.5-24" hub to fender) Even with lots of weight in the back. I wound up with a full lift (1.5 in the front, which I am happy with) but the single AAL in the rear is still brutal.

Back to your actual question, often a person on here asks about minimal changes to his truck and gets told to get a new everything or $$$ options. That works for some but sounds like the OP doesn't want a full new suspension! Your options without getting a full lift in the future seem to be, sumo springs, Hellwigs (correct brackets), air bags (off road no-no according to most), or full custom leaf pack from Deaver with no lift but added spring rate for your weight.

I just ordered the Archive Garage rear AAL which is an overload design, much different than most, but I have a 1.5 inch lift in the front so this is MY situation. Trying to lower the rear a bit (currently 23.5-24 inches hub to fender), but still handle added weight of camping gear.

Chances are if you go full leaf, single AAL or multi AAL your future will most likely be full lift to level out the front due to adding wedges for vibrations. This is just my experience!! It's a slippery slope and I bet you are not the only one who just wanted a little lift in the back and ended up with a full lift kit
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How much rake you have? I have Bilsteins 1.5” up front and wheelers aal 1.5” in rear. I have about 1.25” or so rake. Ride is fine. Imo aal is fine they also make a 2” aal. Just my opinion

FJ to Taco · Mar 18, 2020

montanacruiser[OP] said: ↑

What aal did you try?
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Mine were Deaver 1.5" - 2"

Evomike1 · Mar 18, 2020

montanacruiser[OP] said: ↑

Thanks evomike1. Like i said i don't really want a lift but what to go back to about stock before my added weight. I wouldn't mind a little taller than stock but don't want the back clear in the air. The guys that say you don't like aal sounds like you all tried single leaf? Was hopping to get some input from people that have tried 3 leaf without the over load spring in around my same weight.
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Love your idea with the no overload and see how it goes. Sadly I have no experience with that. But yes I did the single AAL and i would not recommend it.

phdog · Mar 18, 2020

geekhouse23 said: ↑

Progressive AAL wasn't going to do shit for me. 1k rated Deavers for me:

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Exactly. You have a lot more weight. OP doesn't so full pack will likely ride like shit.

phdog · Mar 18, 2020

montanacruiser[OP] said: ↑

Thanks evomike1. Like i said i don't really want a lift but what to go back to about stock before my added weight. I wouldn't mind a little taller than stock but don't want the back clear in the air. The guys that say you don't like aal sounds like you all tried single leaf? Was hopping to get some input from people that have tried 3 leaf without the over load spring in around my same weight.
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Haven't done it yet, but that's my plan based on the recommendation of my local 4x4 shop.

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