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How To Install ICON 1.5" AAL (Add-a-Leaf) & Bilstein 5100 Rear Shocks - 2019 Toyota Tacoma 3rd Gen
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Күн бұрынToday I'm showing you my DIY of how to Install the Icon 1.5" Rear Add-a-Leaf (AAL) on my 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD OFF Road, along with Bilstein 5100 Rear Shocks. The install is pretty straight forward, you just need to replace the OEM Overload spring with the ICON AAL. This install can be used as a reference on most 2005+ Toyota Tacomas.
With the ICON AAL you will need to cut the rear bracket off and smooth out the riv nut, this process is not necessary with all AAL's like the Toytec.
👉 Parts Used In Video
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►ICON 1.5" AAL (Add a Leaf): bit.ly/3cPAOWO
►Bilstein 5100's: bit.ly/2YatEbJ
★Coupon Codes★
Code: HARLEY - 5% off at TheYotaGarage► bit.ly/3nMBpPc
★★★Build List ★★★
2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road Cavalry Blue
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► F/ Bilstein 5100's: bit.ly/2YatEbJ
►OME 887" 2" Lift Springs: bit.ly/3bJSS4t
►R/Bilstein 5100's: bit.ly/2YatEbJ
►ICON 1.5" AAL (Add a Leaf): bit.ly/3cPAOWO
►Falken Wildpeak AT3W 265/75R16
► Method Bronze 701 Trail Series - 16X8: bit.ly/3eX9Kqo
►TRD Pro Style Grille w/ LED Lights: bit.ly/3aKLx3g
►WeaterhTech Dark Smoke RainGuards: bit.ly/3cSTLId
►WeatherTech Floor Liners: bit.ly/2VERWsE
►Tailgate Inserts
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@bencashman1017 7 ай бұрын
I just installed the Icon AALs yesterday on my 23 TRD pro, and even though I’ve done AAL installs on older Tacomas years ago, I needed a refresher and this video was an excellent reference. It was actually easier than I thought it would be even after watching this video: it took me about 45 minutes per side.
@GearheadJT 7 ай бұрын
Awesome, glad it helped!
@mikebravo6400 6 ай бұрын
Can you please do mine..lol. about to tackle this job on Tundra..
@OverlandUnderground 2 күн бұрын
Clear and straightforward. Thanks for the video.
@fanmanabc 3 жыл бұрын
Like others, going to install a similar kit and your video is very straightforward with no filler. Great content, subbed!
@GearheadJT 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and the sub!
@manuelochoa9939 Жыл бұрын
Best video out there for this AAL kit.
@gob.uriarte 4 жыл бұрын
At last! Video of adding up a leaf. We have the same truck. And planning the same setup. Just looking for the right add a leaf. Coz I couldn’t decide which is better and worth a penny.
@lindsaylarson9590 Жыл бұрын
Good Job. I bent that break line bracket around and was able to reuse it.
@emilio808 3 жыл бұрын
Just got this done today on my Calvary blue Tacoma! Would be epic to have a before and after I’m the light. Great video bro! Enjoy your rig!
@sakutasu 2 жыл бұрын
I was hoping to see a before and after height of the rear fender well.
@erryk 3 ай бұрын
For the parking break line - bend the bracket with some vice grips, then you can bolt it to the leaf spring clamps.
@Somalian_partybarge Ай бұрын
Great video, took me and a friend about 2 hours for both sides.
@robertoobregon3750 8 ай бұрын
For the E brake cable, make a about 2" extender from Simpson hurricane strap tie. Good video, we are going to be doing the add a leaf on my sons truck.
@GearheadJT 7 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@user-vu1ce7xh6x 11 ай бұрын
FYI- you left out the replacement shocks have Alan heads to hold the shock rod from moving.
@Interbeing_CDN 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video, I installed my Headstrong 3 Leaf AAL today, you video was right on and saved me a lot of time messing around.
@GearheadJT 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it helped! Thanks for watching!
@Interbeing_CDN 3 жыл бұрын
@@GearheadJT It was the second time your videos saved me a lot of time, I also used your front coilover video to install a used TRD Pro Fox suspension I picked up from a fellow Taco owner. Again, everything went very smoothly and I was very happy with the results. Thanks again!
@NumberdCtzn 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. Did you end up with a solution for the brake line bracket? I think I am just going to cut it off and let it dangle.
@J-Eazy 5 ай бұрын
I like your videos and the description you give. Better lighting for visuals would help but great work. Thank you!
@mitchell2675 Жыл бұрын
I referenced this video for the same procedure on my Tundra. Thanks!
@GearheadJT Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
@BoutsFamily1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid ..came in handy for me when I had to install the same kit for my buddy.
@meandmyRC99 Ай бұрын
Very thorough, thank you!
@stewartj5325 4 жыл бұрын
Saw a guy who left the break lines loose because the extra travel from the axle needs it to be loose anyways. I doubt you'll need reattach it there.
@tacoma_jon 4 жыл бұрын
Stewart J that’s exactly how you’re supposed to do it
@overisland22 Жыл бұрын
The 5100’s limit his travel so greatly , so not necessary
@miztrusa 2 ай бұрын
I'm not sure why they'd even attach that bracket to a moving/flexing part... 😂😂
@Nafleming3603 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid man. Thanks for uploading. Installing mine tomorrow.
@miztrusa 2 ай бұрын
Update on mine.... Trucks stuck on jack stands cuz icon springs have such a curve I cannot get them in. I'll probably hafta jus steal one of the leafs to replace the one that broke. Not sure if they are all curved that bad, the one in this video doesn't look as bad as mine.... Kinda stuck!!!
@miztrusa 2 ай бұрын
Going to be doing this soon to my 07 Tundra but instructions say to leave attached leaf spring and overload.... The 2 middle leafs are the ones to be removed! As a side note, why TH would anyone attach a bracket to a moving part, a brake line to boot 😅😅😅😅
@Glenn.Cooper 2 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton for the video. If you happen to read this - I have a question you could help out with. I'm planning on doing the exact same set up - Icon 1.5" add-a-leaf and Bilstein 5100's. But Bilstein has two stock options for the rear of the Tacoma, and neither of them appear to be exactly right. As I understand it the Bilstein 24-186728 is rated for 0 to 1" of travel, and is roughly the same travel as the stock 4600. The other choice is the 33-319070 for vehicles with 4" lift, not "up to" 4" lift. Do you mind sharing which one you used and how it's worked out? Many thanks!!
@baboonfury 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm doing this on mine tomorrow.
@eperez1976 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Easy to follow
@jeremyfernandez7237 Жыл бұрын
I like the build 🤙
@weaponxduarte Ай бұрын
anyone know if the aal voids warrenty?
@Chris-rx2gg 4 жыл бұрын
It doesn't look like you added the very bottom shim back that was underneath the overload. Any particular reason why? I believe that shim is there to supposedly help with take off vibrations when accelerating. Great straight forward vid though! Thanks!
@7913joy 4 жыл бұрын
Same question.... I didnt install it either... I have no vibes.
@herzus1993 2 жыл бұрын
You don’t need any shims for the drive shaft vibration?!
@spvimagery3527 3 жыл бұрын
My coworker say you don’t have to cut the holding bracket on the back. He say he just put the add leaf on without cutting.
@davidr.1517 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I saw a guy put the OEM overload spring back in with the Icon at the leaf to make it taller and more strong. Any reason why you didn't do that or know why we should not do that?
@MaucTopa 3 жыл бұрын
This!
@goodvibeterps91 3 жыл бұрын
Because the icon AAL comes with Instructions that says they do not recommend doing so. I know other companies say you can but who knows how safe it is.
@MaucTopa 3 жыл бұрын
@@goodvibeterps91 I left mine in and so far so good.
@davidromero6335 Жыл бұрын
I did the 3 leaf AAL and left the overload in and what a mistake that was I just had to go in and remove it the ride was unbearable and was way stiffer than the front Toytec Aluma Series 2.5 front coilovers with the 700# Eibach springs.
@miztrusa 2 ай бұрын
@@goodvibeterps91thier instructions as of today say to leave it in. Only remove 2 middle springs
@garywebb33 6 ай бұрын
Why not adda block? does it worsen the ride quality/. also, why remove the lowest spring? Curious because I am looking to do this.
@tr4ilblazin 2 жыл бұрын
Yo you think I’ll be fine with 2block ?
@silencerstudent9381 Жыл бұрын
GOOD VIDEO
@TeeLBCify 3 ай бұрын
Do you need shims after the installation?
@williamm4554 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video does your taco makes a squeaking noise when u enter and exit the taco after the add a leaf ? Thanks for all the upgrades video god bless
@nismo613 3 жыл бұрын
@thetopalovic how did the rear end feel once you added the extra leaf? Did it feel stiffer? Or not too much because of the progressive design
@garrettzkool63 Жыл бұрын
its so hard to find real reviews of the performance of an AAL
@acihawaii 2 жыл бұрын
need strengthening 2004 tacoma stock leaf springs, i think that would be different kit ??? RR
@jaybird99100 5 ай бұрын
Did you experience any driveline vibrations after your lift. I have the Bilstein 5100’s and icon 1.5” AAL not installed yet but I’m half freaked out since going down an internet rabbit hole on driveline vibrations and potentially having to replace needle bearings and shim this and that to get rid of it all. Wondering what your experience was?
@jackk7884 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@eslerheyd6383 2 жыл бұрын
The bilstein is only rated at allowing 1” of rear lift, how are these 1.5” holding up?
@JuanManuel-fm9jt 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly Not recommend
@elizardo- Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@GearheadJT Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support!
@chrismiskimen4368 Жыл бұрын
I’m not a mechanic but want to tackle changing out my leaf springs since I have a broken one. I also will do the shocks at the same time. My question is with everything apart how do you get the axel back in the exact same position so everything is squared up with the front wheels like it was originally?If it’s off slightly the truck won’t drive straight. Hopefully I explained this right
@signalsoldier28 Жыл бұрын
thats why you take it to a shop and get a professional alignment done after
@miztrusa 2 ай бұрын
That's what the alignment pins for. The comment above will only fix front end alignment, there are no adjustments to the rear
@mtb_8796 3 жыл бұрын
I have the same year make and model as yours. I also just did the same exact thing with my suspension, bilstien 5100 front and rear shocks, 2” OME spring, and Icon AAL in the rear. The rear is like 3 inches higher than the back? Is this normal? Anyone? Lol
@PhatTube77 Жыл бұрын
What torque do you used for the U bolts, 120ft-lbs?
@miztrusa 2 ай бұрын
Tundra it's 90lbs
@tonystarks3-11 4 жыл бұрын
How’s the AAL treating you? Do you think you’ll experience rear sag when hauling an rtt and rack daily? (200lb estimate)
@GearheadJT 3 жыл бұрын
Update on this. The AAL Is great, Currently running a 200lb RSI SmartCap on the rear, and no rake!
@senderoverland 3 жыл бұрын
Idk what went wrong but somehow my leaf springs shifted forward so now i can get my bolt all the way through but the bolt wont line up with the axel
@jayblue4952 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you figured it out but use a screwdriver to line it all up. You can pull the leafs back and forth with enough pressure
@ltaco_vato1044 4 жыл бұрын
Can you run stock length rear shocks with that add a leaf or you have to get extended shocks? I have same add a leaf from icon sitting at home
@GearheadJT 4 жыл бұрын
It is recommended to run aftermarket rear shocks which will allow for the additional length. However, I have seen guys running AAL's with factory shocks without any issues while street driving.
@davehill7484 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty funny, down to the same color and year tacoma TRD off road I’ve just ordered the exact same suspension set up, 5100s front and rear with the old man emu 887 2” coils and am getting ready to place the order for the Icon 1.5” add a leaf for the rear. I have a question about the front set up, did you have to add any drop down kit for the front differential and did you need a sway bar relocation kit as well , I had both on my last 3 rd gen tacoma with a SST ready lift level lift spacer kit but haven’t herd anything about needing those two items for this set up
@pinoyrc77 2 жыл бұрын
Nice set up guy's, maybe how many pounds will add on the payload after the icon 51100 installed? Thanks
@Screaminbeamin 2 жыл бұрын
Does taking out the overload spring affect the lift of the add a leaf. It says it lifts your truck 1.5 inches but if you take out the overload is it still going to be 1.5?
@miztrusa 2 ай бұрын
It will only take out the thickness of the overload spring since it's pretty much at idle at all times.
@ppensotti 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Is this the ICON expansion pack sku 51200? For that kit the instructions show that you want to retain the overload spring, but I see you did not. Was there a reason for that or is this a different kit from ICON? I have the 51200 on order, will be doing the install soon. Thanks for the detailed walk through.
@joecarbone2916 4 жыл бұрын
SKU is 51100
@GearheadJT 3 жыл бұрын
This video is for 51100. Cheers
@ppensotti 3 жыл бұрын
@@GearheadJT thanks for confirming!
@farmermike9262 3 жыл бұрын
which is the better kit?
@useryggfdcc 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect. Will do the same soon but with the Bilstein 5160 rear shocks.
@othess.2718 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. So the leaf adds 1.5 inch lift, but what about the Bilstein shocks? did that add extra height as well or are you able to adjust the shocks lift to "zero"? Thanks
@GearheadJT 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the Add a Leaf add an additional 1.5" - The Bilstein shocks are not adjustable don't affect the height of the rear, they essentially improve the ride quality over stock and are setup to be able to run a lift in the rear like the Add a leaf or lifting blocks.
@williamgillego5745 6 ай бұрын
@@GearheadJThow will that add a 1.5” when you just basically replaced the bottom leaf? Thickness of that bottom leaf is not that huge a difference from the Icon AAL
@haroldbrown3452 4 жыл бұрын
i wish you had more light, good video though
@GearheadJT 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@eddievarh3452 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have to cut that piece out with a grinder or can you take it off without grinding it off?
@GearheadJT 3 жыл бұрын
It needs to be cutoff unfortunately.
@myronhensel 4 жыл бұрын
What do you torque the U bolts to?
@jayblue4952 3 жыл бұрын
90 ftlbs
@thebishop2537 Жыл бұрын
73ft.lbs.
@blazindragon296 3 жыл бұрын
Are these Available for the first gen Tacomas?
@ron8098 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I have it on my 1st Gen.
@larrycampos346 3 жыл бұрын
These icons are for 96 and up Tacoma’s
@blazindragon296 3 жыл бұрын
@@larrycampos346 oh thats good to hear thanks!
@blazindragon296 3 жыл бұрын
@@ron8098 thank you
@MrBluoct 2 жыл бұрын
@@ron8098 Any follow up? Thx
@J_taco77 2 жыл бұрын
Did you Leave the other side bolted up ? or did you unbolt both sides and drop the the whole axle ?
@agustinherrera5600 3 жыл бұрын
Hey man whats the reason to cut that bracket in the rear ? Does that affect the height if its not removed ? I bought the same kit as you but in the instructions it doesnt say to cut it .
@GearheadJT 3 жыл бұрын
Hey there, with the ICON AAL it actually would overlap the rear bracket if not removed. Other AAL's don't seem to have this problem as they are shorter on the back side.
@agustinherrera5600 3 жыл бұрын
Thanx .what about the bottom leaf spring that is removed from the oem . Can i add that back on the truck to raise it a bit and hold more weigh ?
@cjwright1960 3 жыл бұрын
@@agustinherrera5600 that overload leaf doesn’t provide any load assistance until the leaf is compressed to about 70%, it helps prevent your bed/trailer tongue load from bottoming out on and bashing into the bump stop. Honestly it doesn’t help much at all.
@miztrusa 2 ай бұрын
@@agustinherrera5600you can.... The actual instructions say to leave main spring and overload and take out the 2 in the middle
@dimitrivaqueros7883 4 жыл бұрын
any vibrations?, have you kept the original shim or have you installed a 2 degree shim?
@GearheadJT 4 жыл бұрын
No vibrations at all, I reused all OEM Shims and just replace the OEM Overload spring with the ICON AAL. I've been very happy with the kit so far.
@7913joy 4 жыл бұрын
@@GearheadJT Hey, i know you said you kept all shims on but did you reuse the overload shim on the bottom that touches the axle? Because I didnt... lol LMK plzzzz
@miztrusa 2 ай бұрын
@@7913joyyou probably should.... It's angled too so make sure you have it in right direction
@nastysoda9212 Жыл бұрын
thank you
@user-vu1ce7xh6x 11 ай бұрын
FYI- you left out the replacement shocks have Alan heads to hold the shock rod from moving.
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