How to sit level
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I've known some guys to add a leaf and remove the factory block. This makes me think that the leaf is a better route, but I couldn't tell you why.
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My friend has a 01 ram with 13 inches of lift. it has some lift blocks in back i think 3 inches or somethin. i dunno how his were put in . he had a local off road shop put in the lift
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Would this pic change your mind or are you sticking to it?
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Also, the amount of lift an add a leaf gives is pretty unpredictable. Lots of factors involved, such as age and condition of the stock springs, what the spring rate was from the factory, etc.
caddilacmob, it sounds to me from reading your posts that you'd like to lift a little, and also add load capacity to the spring. In that case, I'd go with an add a leaf.
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I guess, I just don't like being the little guy. Really, I should be glad that I'm not in a dodge, regardless of ride height. Just this week, I found out that his motor is beginning to give a bit of a knocking.
You described this truck perfectly.
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Agreed. I don't really want to go totally level though, just a bit closer to to. I've had this truck almost 2 years and still haven't gotten around to putting the hitch on it.
Didn't you poot the Moog cc844's on your rig and have it come out level?
Didn't you poot the Moog cc844's on your rig and have it come out level?
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Both are good options, but it all depends on the goal. Add a leaves will lift and increase the spring's load capacity, but make the ride harsher. Blocks will lift, and since the spring is not changed at all, you'll still have the stock ride quality.
Also, the amount of lift an add a leaf gives is pretty unpredictable. Lots of factors involved, such as age and condition of the stock springs, what the spring rate was from the factory, etc.
caddilacmob, it sounds to me from reading your posts that you'd like to lift a little, and also add load capacity to the spring. In that case, I'd go with an add a leaf.
Also, the amount of lift an add a leaf gives is pretty unpredictable. Lots of factors involved, such as age and condition of the stock springs, what the spring rate was from the factory, etc.
caddilacmob, it sounds to me from reading your posts that you'd like to lift a little, and also add load capacity to the spring. In that case, I'd go with an add a leaf.
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maybe, get an add a leaf, and use or remove lift blocks to fine tune. That's probably the best way to fine tune the lift. (other than aiming high and adding cinder blocks to bring it down 
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I actually had to remove leaves from mine. The PO had put new springs on, and for some reason had 7-leaf springs installed. Granted, it handled a lot of weight without sagging too much, but the rear was about three inches higher than the front, even with the 844's installed. It also rode like someone welded the axle to the frame.
I took out two leaves per side, and got lucky. The stance is what I wanted, and it still handles a decent load. Wait, that sounded kinda dirty....
I took out two leaves per side, and got lucky. The stance is what I wanted, and it still handles a decent load. Wait, that sounded kinda dirty....