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Which AAL is best?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by thatdood, Apr 16, 2020.

  1. Apr 16, 2020 at 1:18 PM
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    thatdood

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    I just upgraded my suspension and I'm not real thrilled about the stance. I've got Bilstein 5100s all around with Eibach springs and freedom off-road upper control arms up front.

    I'm thinking about doing an AAL in the back to level the truck back out. My question is, which one is best for ride quality and lift?

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  2. Apr 16, 2020 at 2:12 PM
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    I've heard the Icon, HS, and Toytec 3-leaf aal's are all the same. I just bought the Icon myself because it was cheapest by 10 bucks. The paint flakes easily but they look fine otherwise, havent installed them yet.
     
  4. Apr 16, 2020 at 6:24 PM
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  5. Apr 17, 2020 at 7:51 AM
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    @thatdood ride quality between the first one and icons.
    as far as the icon and the deaver, i would assume they are very close if not the same.
     
  6. Apr 17, 2020 at 7:58 AM
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    I'd go with a progressive AAL, I have the one from Wheeler's Off-road and I can't complain.

    The single leaf AALs are a lot harsher. The progressive AALs are softer because the load is distributed between 3 leafs.
     
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  7. Apr 17, 2020 at 1:31 PM
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    HS has a new progressive 3 leaf aal out - easier to install - adds 1.5 inches to lift - check with Marie at @HeadStrong Off-Road
     
  8. Apr 17, 2020 at 6:35 PM
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  9. Apr 17, 2020 at 7:16 PM
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