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Old Jul 26, 2016 | 03:53 PM
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Rear Block Height Limit

After a recent leveling kit I installed I'm looking to raise the rear of the truck another inch or two. Currently I'm running 2.5" Carli level in the front, and a readylift 4" block in the rear. As it sits now the truck is dead level. My question is weather anyone has any input on the best way to accomplish the next 1 -2 inches I want to go. Weather it be Add-a-leafs, full spring pack, taller blocks, or Air Bags.

While doing so I would like to help find a cure for some nasty bed bounce I'm getting unloaded on certain roads. A full spring pack would probably eliminate this, however I'm looking for other alternatives.

Any pros/cons to any of the options? Thanks!

Truck: 2012 F250 Gas, Crew-Long bed
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Old Jul 26, 2016 | 05:23 PM
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I would roll with a traction bar/block setup to get you to your correct height. One Up Offroad makes a great setup for your truck and they can even incorporate an air bag setup with your blocks.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2016 | 06:18 PM
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Go with a block/traction bar setup from one up offroad or precision metal fab. My f350 has horrible wheel hop now that I have a Detroit locker and in the very near future I'm placing my order to Precision Metal fab for a 4" block/traction bar setup
 
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Old Jul 26, 2016 | 06:54 PM
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Carli has add a leaf packs that's the direction I would go (and did)..
 
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Old Jul 26, 2016 | 07:13 PM
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500 dollars and it doesn't stop wheel hop or axle wrap ....just saying
 
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Old Jul 26, 2016 | 09:25 PM
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Carli has add a leaf packs that's the direction I would go (and did)..
I agree Mike. Carli Add a leaf packs or the full Deaver pack is the route I would take. Of course it's easy spending someone else's money.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2016 | 12:27 AM
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Lift blocks are the devil. Axle wrapping wheel hopping turds.

Full leaf pack.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2016 | 02:39 PM
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Carli packs only remove the bottom overload springs that actually helps stop spring wrap, it does add payload without hurting the ride which the 2011 up trucks need help with. A full spring pack is horrible in everyway, the springs are arched more that makes the ride harsh it looses your top overload spring so you no longer have the control that gives you while loaded. In a full spring pack you loose down travel because the longer arch Max's the rear swing shackle before pull compression and then gives you extreme harshness. I'm again gonna say add a block/traction setup and leave the suspension how it was designed from the factory
 
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