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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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add a leaf lift question

i had recently posted a steering problem on my 79 f250 4x4 which turned out to be a problem with my front springs having a block underneath for the lift. the blocks shifting around on the drivers side, so i'm taking the 3" block out, and just ordered an add a leaf spring that gives it 2". will this pose a problem where i need to adjust the back lift to even the truck out? im new at the lift process and trying to figure it all out, thanks
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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No way to know till you put it together and look at it.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Blocks are not the way to go not even in the back but .........The add a leaf should be fine its just 2". good luck
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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I used an add a leaf and had the stock springs re-arched on my truck when I installed my Cummins engine. It gave me about 2.5 inches lift. I have no stearing issues, and it raised it to where the front is slightly lower than the back. The truck looks about right to me.
 
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