Rear blocks VS. Add A Leaf - TundraTalk.net

Yamadog · 06-23-2008, 11:24 AM

I am looking at the Toytec 3'' Lift in the front and 1'' in the rear....wondering which should i go with? The rear blocks or the leaf? I do tow my ATV Trailer alot like once a week. Its only about 2000lbs or so loaded tho. Once and awhile i do get a ton of wood pellets......which i think the added leaf would help in that. But thats not somethin i do everyday. Once and awhile i will tow a 5000-6000lbs trailer but thats not very often.

jpnca · 06-23-2008, 07:17 PM

The AAL will make the ride more rough
The blocks will keep the same ride but may increase axle wrap 1" isnt that bad

I would do the front end first and see if you even need the rear

kit · 06-23-2008, 07:21 PM

Seriously its not that big of a difference. Unless one is like $100 cheaper go with that one. But they will do the same for you. I'd get AAL for payload (a little stiffer not much) or it you want stock ride blocks.

Either way they will be fine.

ramoine · 06-25-2008, 10:33 AM

I went with the blocks on mine , as I don't tow anything normally . It does ride a little rougher than stock at times , but nothing huge .

2008_CrewMax · 06-25-2008, 02:59 PM

i would just do the 3" in the front and nothing in the rear

Yamadog · 06-27-2008, 04:13 PM

Bad news......no way it'll fit in the garage with a lift

2008_CrewMax · 06-27-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Yamadog

Bad news......no way it'll fit in the garage with a lift

that sucks!

mine still (barely) fits in the garage with my 6"

jpnca · 06-27-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Yamadog

Bad news......no way it'll fit in the garage with a lift

Let it sleep outside. mine does

Yamadog · 06-27-2008, 05:25 PM

nah.....winters are too rough

2008_CrewMax · 06-27-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Yamadog

nah.....winters are too rough

tough truck!

jpnca · 06-27-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Yamadog

nah.....winters are too rough

It gets into the 40's here sometimes..............................For a week maybe

Deznutjob · 06-28-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Yamadog

Bad news......no way it'll fit in the garage with a lift

Just raise the door header and get a roll down type door. I've seen it done with no problems. Or you can build a carport like I did.

Yamadog · 06-28-2008, 08:29 AM

i dont have the time right now. I need to build a new ATV garage sometime this summer.

Also i think it'd be costly......i'd need to buy a whole new garage door

DoorKicker · 07-02-2008, 09:24 PM

OK I just don't understand. I have lifted several trucks in my lifetime. Ford, Nissan, Chevy, and soon to be Toyota.
On every forum I have been on, and at every off road shop I have been to, I have been told that blocks or AAL are the best because they DO NOT cause axle wrap like shackles do. And that Blocks maintain the best factory ride because AAL will stiffen up the ride so much. What is different about the Tundra that makes the blocks cause axle wrap?

apimpdad · 07-02-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DoorKicker

OK I just don't understand. I have lifted several trucks in my lifetime. Ford, Nissan, Chevy, and soon to be Toyota.
On every forum I have been on, and at every off road shop I have been to, I have been told that blocks or AAL are the best because they DO NOT cause axle wrap like shackles do. And that Blocks maintain the best factory ride because AAL will stiffen up the ride so much. What is different about the Tundra that makes the blocks cause axle wrap?

Your off road shops suck. Yes, add-a-leaf stiffens up the ride, but just a little. Blocks do maintain factory ride, but they put more leverage on the leaf spring when it starts to wrap under acceleration or what not. Blocks cause more axle wrap than anything else you mentioned above. And what "off road" sites have you been on, because all the ones I get on despise you if you have lift blocks?

06-23-2008, 11:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Yamadog Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 150	Rear blocks VS. Add A Leaf I am looking at the Toytec 3'' Lift in the front and 1'' in the rear....wondering which should i go with? The rear blocks or the leaf? I do tow my ATV Trailer alot like once a week. Its only about 2000lbs or so loaded tho. Once and awhile i do get a ton of wood pellets......which i think the added leaf would help in that. But thats not somethin i do everyday. Once and awhile i will tow a 5000-6000lbs trailer but thats not very often. __________________

06-23-2008, 07:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
jpnca Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 1,885	The AAL will make the ride more rough The blocks will keep the same ride but may increase axle wrap 1" isnt that bad I would do the front end first and see if you even need the rear __________________

06-25-2008, 10:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 4,543	I went with the blocks on mine , as I don't tow anything normally . It does ride a little rougher than stock at times , but nothing huge . __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

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2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,149	i would just do the 3" in the front and nothing in the rear __________________ White Tundra Club Member #2

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Yamadog Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 150	Bad news......no way it'll fit in the garage with a lift __________________

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06-23-2008, 07:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
kit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 247	Seriously its not that big of a difference. Unless one is like $100 cheaper go with that one. But they will do the same for you. I'd get AAL for payload (a little stiffer not much) or it you want stock ride blocks. Either way they will be fine.

06-27-2008, 05:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Yamadog Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 150	nah.....winters are too rough __________________

06-28-2008, 08:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
Yamadog Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 150	i dont have the time right now. I need to build a new ATV garage sometime this summer. Also i think it'd be costly......i'd need to buy a whole new garage door __________________

07-02-2008, 09:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
DoorKicker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 116	OK I just don't understand. I have lifted several trucks in my lifetime. Ford, Nissan, Chevy, and soon to be Toyota. On every forum I have been on, and at every off road shop I have been to, I have been told that blocks or AAL are the best because they DO NOT cause axle wrap like shackles do. And that Blocks maintain the best factory ride because AAL will stiffen up the ride so much. What is different about the Tundra that makes the blocks cause axle wrap?

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