Nissan Frontier Navara [continued]

**Wh1stl3r** · September 28th, 2014 03:17 PM

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PRG sells the single AAL for $89 a pair, the 2 leaf AAL at $159. AC sells the 3 leaf for $189 from memory. Best just have it sent via BB box if you're only getting the AALs. Otherwise too pricey for leaf springs. The leaf packs have to be crated I think, not sure on the shipping for those.

**jay185** · September 28th, 2014 04:51 PM

Hmmm bb box.

as long as it fits a bb box I believe I can have it shipped here

**Wh1stl3r** · September 29th, 2014 09:46 PM

Jay,

It should fit in the diagonal of the largest BB box. Longest leaf is 34". I'll try to look for local alternatives next week. The goal is to get more flex in the rear.

**12vdc** · September 30th, 2014 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r

After 20Tkms of heavy use (hard acceleration, late braking with 400-500Kg on the bed) on the extended shackles my leaf springs have flattened out. Had the time to have the original shackles installed and this is what it looks like:

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The upper 3 leaves are almost flat. Stubborn me, should've never loaded the rear too much with the extended shackles installed.

Let this be a lesson to people who want to lift your truck. It's ok to use taller shackles if you don't tow or load much in the tub. But if you do, AAL/custom leaf pack is a much better option in the long term. The stock springs don't have much arch in them brand new to begin with.

Mine is..

already arched backwards, not flat.. That's unladen. lol. Older pickup and L300s goes backwards too when laden, i think thats normal with age.

**Wh1stl3r** · September 30th, 2014 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by 12vdc

Mine is..

already arched backwards, not flat.. That's unladen. lol. Older pickup and L300s goes backwards too when laden, i think thats normal with age.

Normal din with age sumasakit na likod hehe. Guess I just need an excuse to soften the ride in the rear. Are those revolver shackles? Those are a good match for higher arching leaves. Bili ka na rin para may kasabay ako

**jay185** · September 30th, 2014 04:30 AM

Pag bibili kayo sabay nyo na ren ako hahaha

**rpfronty** · October 1st, 2014 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r

Hey rp. Yup, I think I may still have to leave the last overload in. Just wishing for a much better ride while empty. The US guys at clubfrontier have had good results with AALs when removing the overload. Didn't find much feedback on how long they last before getting straightened out though. Have you removed yours?

Definitely putting Bilstein 5125s on the rear. Just a question of getting AALs vs a new lead pack. I've heard the Alcans and Deavers are nice but cost $$$!

What do you have for the front? I'm thinking Radflos but have heard they are noisy.

Wh1stlr,
am using the AALs without the overload spring plus bilstein 5125. the springs still have an arch. rides like like an suv : )
fronts have the radflos with the upper control arm... it squeaks a bit but was fixed after some wd40.

**Wh1stl3r** · October 1st, 2014 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by rpfronty

Wh1stlr,
am using the AALs without the overload spring plus bilstein 5125. the springs still have an arch. rides like like an suv : )
fronts have the radflos with the upper control arm... it squeaks a bit but was fixed after some wd40.

That's awesome, I'm jealous! Guess I'll have to stock up on wd40 if I go with the Radflos.

Or go Koni? Can't do multiple AAL without lifting the front though. Only the RAIDs can be used with a lift up front. Decisions, decisions...

**rpfronty** · October 1st, 2014 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r

That's awesome, I'm jealous! Guess I'll have to stock up on wd40 if I go with the Radflos.

Or go Koni? Can't do multiple AAL without lifting the front though. Only the RAIDs can be used with a lift up front. Decisions, decisions...

minsan lang naman yung wd40 mga ones or twice ayear lang, sabay linis lang pag sobrang dumi.

you can do the 2'' AALs rear plus the coil spacer up front para lang medyo pantay. two inch up front is all you can do without the upper control arm although i read somewhere may nabibili locally na upper ball joint spacer in case you want to go a little over 2 inches.

**12vdc** · October 2nd, 2014 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r

Normal din with age sumasakit na likod hehe. Guess I just need an excuse to soften the ride in the rear. Are those revolver shackles? Those are a good match for higher arching leaves. Bili ka na rin para may kasabay ako

One consideration i'm thinking for not doing the front lift yet is the handling.. Stock setup i find very stable on twisty roads unlike taller ones i dont get confidence attacking the curve at a speed. I use this truck for hauling and that explains those flattened leaves plus at near 7year age i think it served me well.. I did the rear revolvers because i noticed the sag plus to improve spring rate.. Would those AALs fit the 4x2 axle over leaves? I think with my application those AALs would flatten out in time.. OME 400kg Dakar i guess is still the best for HD applications. You tried considering the airbag suspension?