add-a-leaf questions
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add-a-leaf questions
so my front suspension is needing replacement. the front shocks are shot and the leaf springs are sagging. so my questions are what brand is most recommended for an add-a-leaf and does anyone know of any sites with good prices for an add-a-leaf?
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thanks guys
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Are you sure the springs are sagging and it's not the shackles?
Shackles helped a good bit on mine and my truck only has 98K on it.
Also, with add-a-leafs the thing would bruise your kidneys (I bought add a leafs over a year ago, just sold them because I realized I didn't really want to run them)
Shackles helped a good bit on mine and my truck only has 98K on it.
Also, with add-a-leafs the thing would bruise your kidneys (I bought add a leafs over a year ago, just sold them because I realized I didn't really want to run them)
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You have to watch those add a leaf kits. I sen the added leafs that didn't match the others. The arch will be different and that will not let the leafs carry the weight evenly. What I mean is if you add a leaf and you can see an uneven gap from the axle out then that is bad.
I had a leaf added to one of my trucks at a spring shop for not much more then one of those kits and the leafs were matched as a set.
I had a leaf added to one of my trucks at a spring shop for not much more then one of those kits and the leafs were matched as a set.
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all of the bushings are good, like i said i just recently replaced the front shackles. i dont know to much about suspension, but i am going to attempt to replace the shock absorbers and add a leaf by my self at home. i only have 2 leafs on each side in the front on my 94. i don't think it will stiffen it up any more than it is now because it is pretty much riding on the frame rails.
anyone got any more good websites?
thanks again for the help!
anyone got any more good websites?
thanks again for the help!
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Adding a leaf isn't just for lift. If the arch doesn't change then then lift would just the thickness of the spring. The truck may raise raise some because of the added support of the other spring.
Shocks won't help your springs. Shocks are for keeping your tires on the road. I guess a heavy enough shock could help with support for a weak spring but it would have to be a shock for something bigger then your truck.
Star, I have been around just pretty busy. This is my busy time of year.
Shocks won't help your springs. Shocks are for keeping your tires on the road. I guess a heavy enough shock could help with support for a weak spring but it would have to be a shock for something bigger then your truck.
Star, I have been around just pretty busy. This is my busy time of year.
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yea, an add a leaf is cheaper than replacing it all, i was hoping to get away with it.
joe f350, how much should i lift it? i was thinking about 2 inches, but ur probably thinkn 12 inches!!! lol