Top gun AAL

Has anyone ever used these before?

 

I did not, but keep in mind you will need longer U-bolts I am sure.

 

That was next question. What other stuff would I need for install? Planning on having the dealer do when they do my frame

 

Definitely new U-bolts. That's all I can think of right now.

 

It also doesn't appear to have the anti-squeak pads nor a diamond cut on the ends (maybe not a big deal). Also curious why it comes with 4 centering pins...

 

That may just be a "stock photo" and not the actual part you receive.

 

Maybe. IMHO, something as important as springs is not something you should be skimping money on. Pay the little bit extra and get something better from Toytec. http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/Rear-add-a-leaf-_p_16.html

 

I'm with you @Maticuno I have the Add-A-Leaf from HeadStrong.

 

Not sure why you need the longer u bolts, I was able to do a AAL with out u bolts- but my first thought is those are short, the longer the AAL the smoother your ride will be in back.

 

I'll have a new 4 pack when they do the frame. Was just looking for somthing cheap. I'll look into the toytecs

 

AAL's are already cheap. I wouldn't buy the ones you listed, they look like cheap eBay crap. I'm sure the quality would be horrible and they would probably squeak up until they failed.

 

The fact that they describe it as a 'Add a Leaf Rear Leveling 1.5"-2" Lift Kit' doesn't fill you with confidence...unless you're driving around with the front 1.5-2" higher than the rear, this isn't leveling anything; it's doing the opposite.

 

So do you need new u bolts with the Toytec aal

 

I wouldn't buy it, good way I've always trended with buying anything. Never the cheapest, never the most expensive, just not far from it when looking at same type of product by diff companies.

 

I have them on my 2010 access cab 4x4 with the original 3 leaf springs. They are cheep. I used my stock U-bolts. They are borderline too long, they hit the stock clips when loaded. Also on my worn stock springs they provided 2 3/4 lift after they settled. I used a grinder to radius the ends so they wouldn't dig into the stock spring. They don't squeak because they hardly move. I will be re-evaluating once I get the recall springs. I would like about 1 to 2 inch lift and more load capacity but these would need to be shortened and de-arched a bit to work properly I think.

 

bought the toytecs today. Thanks for the input. Now I just have to wait a few months to get my truck back from the dealer

 

grab a single AAL from wheelers.... i grabbed the top gun 2 in aal and like stated no anti squeak pads and they were too long to fit between the main leaf clamps.

Longer u bolts are NOT needed for a single AAL.

 

Did you read the post directly above yours where he said he already ordered from Toytec?