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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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sagging F250

Just got my 08 F250 4x4, lb, and installed my diamond plate tool box and headache rack and the *** end is already sagging. So I was just wondering what others are doing to level out there trucks. I have checked out add a leafs, leaf springs and air bags just wondering what others are doing and how it is affecting the ride quility.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Changing or adding springs affect the spring rates. Blocks and shackles don't affect the spring rates much and are generally the cheap way out.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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If your truck sags with a tool box and a rack, I'd say put in an add-a-leaf. Sounds like you might need the extra (minimal) capacity.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Wouldn't think your new truck would sag with that little of a weight load. The add-a-leaf sounds like the best solution to me too.
 
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Putting on the add-a-leafs usually makes the back end stiffer. If you go that route, I'd suggest bilstien shocks to compensate.

Above add-a-leafs and air bags, I really like road master's active suspension system. It works in a very different way and has it's advantages over both.
 
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