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Saggy ass Baja

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Georgeth1022, Sep 3, 2016.

  1. Sep 3, 2016 at 6:02 PM
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    Georgeth1022

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    I decided to throw a level on my truck today, and as I expected, it's not even close. I plan to install an Icon add a leaf, just wondering if that will fix this issue.

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  2. Sep 3, 2016 at 6:12 PM
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    I also threw the level on left to right, and it seams my drivers side is a bit higher than the passenger side. From everything I've read, it's supposed to be opposite?

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  3. Sep 3, 2016 at 6:15 PM
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    I mean… it’s a Ford, you don’t care
    When was the last time you changed the bubble juice in your level? Maybe it's time for maintenance. AAL SHOULD fix your problem sir
     
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    Common issue on TX Baja model. Bedside stickers weigh too much for the rear leaf packs. Remove stickers or upgrade the leaf packs.

    As for the lean, sit in the driver seat and have someone take the measurement again.
     
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  5. Sep 3, 2016 at 7:02 PM
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    Shoulda seen these jokes commin'. Level bubble juice is fresh, so that can't be it. And leave the bedside stickers outa this lol. Ordering the AAL now.
     
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    Need pics of the level on the ground to be sure.
     
  7. Sep 3, 2016 at 10:49 PM
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    I'll check this tomorrow
     
  8. Sep 4, 2016 at 6:22 AM
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    Looks pretty close to me, both are within the lines. That isn't even enough to notice.
     
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    When I measured my stock off-road it was ass high. Do the Baja's come nose high?
     
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    How's the garage floor?
     
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    Mine is fine with the icon progressive aal. I'm also digging the retro black cali plates!! :thumbsup:
     
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    I'd say it's pretty close, personally.
     
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    Its the factory 3+1 leaf springs loosening up.
     
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    Garage floor is a little off, gonna find some level ground to check again. The baja has always been a little nose high, but lately it seams a little low in the back. Must be the decals lol. Hopefully with the AAL and the toytec spacers up front it levels out.
     
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    It's a truck, not a home's foundation...
     
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    Finally ordered the AAL today, got a great deal at the Pomona off-road show through 4-Wheel Parts. $275 installed.
     
  17. Oct 4, 2016 at 2:32 PM
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    Got the AAL installed today and the truck now sits perfectly level. Time for some Toytec spacers up front, and the 285's!

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    Still didn't answer if the floor was level
     
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    Just a hair off, very close to level. I think the truck is just a hair ass high right now, but the new leafs will settle a bit. And after the spacers up front, I think it will be exactly what I was looking for.
     
  20. Oct 4, 2016 at 5:01 PM
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    So....you go through the trouble to get it "level" and then immediatly want to stick spacers up front to make it not level again? Missing the logic here.

    Also sorry to say but all your measuring method does is allow you to level your bed rails. Manufacturing allowances and assembly methods, as well as the level of your garage all come into effect for every single vehicle. Your frame may still be leaning forward or backward and the top of the bed rail is the only thing that was technically leveled.

    Not trying to be a pain, just informing that your version of "level" is subject to opinion and reference point.
     
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