Wheelers Offroad AAL

Just purchased the wheelers offroad progressive 3 pack AAL. I'm trying to decide if I'm going to run the factory overload spring or remove it. I'm told with the overload i'll get approx 2" lift and without the overload 1.5" lift. I dont haul much weight very often, most the time the bed is empty. occasionally have a dirt bike or or random stuff but dont use the truck to haul on a regular basis.

Will the ride be much softer without the overload?

I've also heard reviews about AAL's in general that they make the rear end too stiff and make the back end buck a bit.

Who's installed a progressive AAL from wheelers, ICON, toytec and how do you like it? did you run it with overload or without overload?

 

It's possible, but unlikely.

I went with the ICON AAL. They state that if you remove the overload you will still see 1.5" of lift. This is a lie for most people. After settling, I got essentially zero lift. I would say the truck rides maybe 10% better now.

If you absolutely want to see some lift, leave it in. I wish I had left mine in. My advice would be to go with Wheelers or Toytech as they seem to have better reviews. When I complained to ICON they were not much help.

 

No one else is running a AAL and can offer some feedback?

 

@speedtre

 

If you don't haul much weight leave it out...I got 1.5 inches without the overload leaf and I have a cap...it rides nice.

 

I have the ICON AAL in my truck. Been there for a few months now. I left the overload in there as a I tow a small TT from time to time. I'm not a suspension expert, but I wouldn't think the overload would affect the ride much when not hauling anything.

 

I left the overload in and got a little less than 1.5 lift. My springs were shot though and I replaced the whole leaf pack a few months later. Toytec 3 leaf AAL

 

I installed the wheelers and left it in. Rides great.

 

@rock climber
What symptoms did the truck have indicating springs were shot?

Reason I ask is my dad has a 2000 Tundra and says the rear end rides rough when there is weight in the truck bed. He most recently was hauling loose bricks (give or take 250-300lbs). Not sure if this is a rear shock issue or worn leaf springs.

 

I got a lot of body lean in corners and that's with the rear hellwig sway bar set at the firmest setting. Also, going over small speed bumps would bottom out the suspension.

 

Thanks!