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Truck has minor squat look

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by GA Taco, Mar 31, 2018.

  1. Mar 31, 2018 at 10:47 AM
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    GA Taco

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    So I recently installed Bilstein 5100's all around and the front is set to 2.5". There is no block in the rear. My shop said I can either put a 1" block in rear or lower the front down to 1.75". What would be the best option? I am running 285/70R17 tires on 17x9 wheels.

    I want truck to sit level, and would prefer not using a block and lowering the shocks to 1.75". If I do this, will I scrub (right now I have zero scrub). Truck will not be used off road.
     
  2. Mar 31, 2018 at 10:50 AM
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    Here’s a pic

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  3. Mar 31, 2018 at 10:50 AM
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    Or would block be better? Would it impact ride quality bad ?
     
  4. Mar 31, 2018 at 10:51 AM
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    You could get an AAL to raise the back without a block.
     
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  5. Mar 31, 2018 at 10:56 AM
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    I want truck to sit level. What is the best course of action to achieving this. Whether it be Block, AAL, or lowerig shocks
     
  6. Mar 31, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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    Blocks suck! They help you get axle wrap faster. Use an Aal!!!
     
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  7. Mar 31, 2018 at 11:02 AM
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    Ok, so any recommendations for AAL to achieve level stance with 2.5" Bilstein shocks up front?
     
  8. Mar 31, 2018 at 11:03 AM
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    Relax... Op unchained510 is trying to explain what a Help situation is
    Like someone is broken down or worse. Maybe a title like : My truck squats, opinions please
     
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  9. Mar 31, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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    Off hand , I'd ask @HeadStrong Off-Road
     
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    I didn't know, but now I do. Will not make the mistake again of posting HELP in the title unless it's an emergency.
     
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    I'm not mad, just offering future ideas.
    Looks like maybe a 1.5AAL might be a good . Headstrong offroad,, Wheelers, Icon.. Etc
     
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    I would go for AAL as others have said.
     
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    Also .. If you had an emergency that you needed unchained5150 would be there to help.... Great guy .. FYI
     
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  14. Mar 31, 2018 at 11:22 AM
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    Y'all wouln't say lower the front shocks to 1.75"?
     
  15. Mar 31, 2018 at 11:24 AM
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    Depends on what you want? An AAl is not hard to put in or have put in.
     
  16. Mar 31, 2018 at 11:30 AM
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    I want the truck to sit perfectly level with no scrubbing. I am running 285x70x17 tires on 17x9 wheels. currently there is no rubbing. i also do not go off road
     
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    I’d go with a three leaf progressive AAL pack from Headstrong or Wheelers. It will probably give you a little forward rake which is nice for when you load the bed down so you’re not sitting nose high with a sweet bro lean. Ride is a lot better than a stiff single AAL and actually gives you a useful lift unlike a block.
     
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  18. Mar 31, 2018 at 11:38 AM
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    I went with a toytech AAL with Billy's all around. Like it but will be adding 884's.
     
  19. Mar 31, 2018 at 11:39 AM
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    You can add a heavy front bumper with a winch to bring the front down a little. But being serious. A small 1" block would be fine especially if you don't go off-roading. Make sure you leave the overload leaf on if you have a block as that will help with axle wrap. Head Strong has several options and there prices are very reasonable.
     
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    I know this may sound stupid, but what is "axle wrap"? I don't know anything about this kind of stuff.. a shop will be installing the block or AAL
     

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