ADD-A-LEAF pros and cons
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ADD-A-LEAF pros and cons
could someone tell me the pros and cons to installing add-a-leaf front suspinsion. difficult install for the average PSD owner? what kind of roughness to expect over oem suspension? any links to install sites? wanting to level the truck at a low expense 2 or 2 1/2 inches
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I just looked at their site and they have the 2'' shackles for $45 bucks. However, when I clicked on part number it says for Izuzu, guess I will have to call them. Also, it says they are for a 2003 F-250- 350. Any difference between 01 and 03? I dont think so
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I have an add a leaf. Got mine for $100.00. I think they are Ruff Country or Tuff Country can't remember it's been awhile.
Install is fairly simple. Just undo back bracket slip them in. They give you new spring bolts that hold them together. You will need a c-clamp to clamp them together then just tighten down the bolt they give you. You will have to cut the back clamp off the springs with a grinder if memory is correct. The new springs will have a new clamp on them. Getting the axle lined back up takes a minute. We used a come along and chain to work it back into place. It is pretty simple. I believe I had two jacks so you can move things where you need them. It took me about 2 hrs.
It really leveled mine up nicely. The ride is abit stiffer. I have had mine on for 3 years with good results so far. You will have alittle noise up front when they flex. A spray every now and then with PB Blaster usually cures it. We have two trucks like this. One with 300,000 and one with 150,000. We pull a lot of weight and it seems to really take that see-saw effect out when towing.
Install is fairly simple. Just undo back bracket slip them in. They give you new spring bolts that hold them together. You will need a c-clamp to clamp them together then just tighten down the bolt they give you. You will have to cut the back clamp off the springs with a grinder if memory is correct. The new springs will have a new clamp on them. Getting the axle lined back up takes a minute. We used a come along and chain to work it back into place. It is pretty simple. I believe I had two jacks so you can move things where you need them. It took me about 2 hrs.
It really leveled mine up nicely. The ride is abit stiffer. I have had mine on for 3 years with good results so far. You will have alittle noise up front when they flex. A spray every now and then with PB Blaster usually cures it. We have two trucks like this. One with 300,000 and one with 150,000. We pull a lot of weight and it seems to really take that see-saw effect out when towing.
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Originally Posted by Powerstrokedlariat
I just looked at their site and they have the 2'' shackles for $45 bucks. However, when I clicked on part number it says for Izuzu, guess I will have to call them. Also, it says they are for a 2003 F-250- 350. Any difference between 01 and 03? I dont think so
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Originally Posted by sandlapper
You will have alittle noise up front when they flex. A spray every now and then with PB Blaster usually cures it.
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