Add-A-Leaf Q's - Page 2

72'CaminoKid · 12-04-2008, 05:40 PM

hmmmm. i'm not sure of the physics of this, with the back weighing significantly less, it will somehow affect the ride quality with add a leafs back there. just not sure if it would make it much worse, or possibly not much more noticeable than it is now. i'm thinking that the lack of weight in the back will make it harder to compress the springs so you'll feel the bumps alot more. but honestly, not sure. i just no on my buddies jeep with AAL's it was terrible riding in that thing

leolkfrm · 12-04-2008, 05:43 PM

for the $100 air is more versitile, and will lift it load assist maintain the present height and help when loading

see error · 12-04-2008, 06:13 PM

superlift has 2 one is 1-2 inch one is 2 1/2 inch check out summit about $85

76silverado · 12-04-2008, 06:49 PM

I was lookin at those, I might go that route, keep the info comin!

bradrhale · 12-05-2008, 10:51 AM

the add a leafs in mine rock the teeth out of your head. they arent bad but i do notice that they are there. the only great thing i can say about them is i can put 3000lbs in mine and it not sag like everyone elses 1/2 ton.

mudseeker · 12-05-2008, 01:00 PM

3k would put mine to the bump stops. i did notice my load assist shocks deformed. not sure if it was due to the load of scrap or my exhaust. i'll get a pic next time i have it on the hoist.

75K30 · 12-05-2008, 06:38 PM

Your 4x4 already has a block in the back. What is the size of this block? If you have a 2 inch blok you can easily install a slightly larger block in the back to achieve the desired ride heigth. The factory used anywhere from 1 to 4 inch blocks in the back so finding the correct one would be easy to do.
Salvage yards are full of them and you can get them cheap. You will drop about 40 bucks for new u-bolts though.
This will provide you with the same ride you have now. You dont want to add anything taht will hinder your suspension performance.
Shackle flips are an option as well, and then you can eliminate the block in the rear and still gain some lift.
Lots of low dollar options here.

72'CaminoKid · 12-05-2008, 08:24 PM

how bout blocks never even crossed my mind

12-04-2008, 05:40 PM	#11
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,757	hmmmm. i'm not sure of the physics of this, with the back weighing significantly less, it will somehow affect the ride quality with add a leafs back there. just not sure if it would make it much worse, or possibly not much more noticeable than it is now. i'm thinking that the lack of weight in the back will make it harder to compress the springs so you'll feel the bumps alot more. but honestly, not sure. i just no on my buddies jeep with AAL's it was terrible riding in that thing __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

12-04-2008, 05:43 PM	#12
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,903	for the $100 air is more versitile, and will lift it load assist maintain the present height and help when loading __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

12-04-2008, 06:13 PM	#13
see error Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: tallahassee, fl Posts: 177	superlift has 2 one is 1-2 inch one is 2 1/2 inch check out summit about $85 __________________ 2004 gmc 1500 cc 4x4

12-04-2008, 06:49 PM	#14
76silverado Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 355	I was lookin at those, I might go that route, keep the info comin! __________________ http://s513.photobucket.com/albums/t...t=HPIM1105.jpg '76 Silverado10 Custom Deluxe, 350 4barrel, th350 auto FULL TIME FOUR WHEEL!

12-05-2008, 08:24 PM	#18
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,757	how bout blocks never even crossed my mind __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

12-05-2008, 10:51 AM	#15
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,511	the add a leafs in mine rock the teeth out of your head. they arent bad but i do notice that they are there. the only great thing i can say about them is i can put 3000lbs in mine and it not sag like everyone elses 1/2 ton.

12-05-2008, 01:00 PM	#16
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 7,155	3k would put mine to the bump stops. i did notice my load assist shocks deformed. not sure if it was due to the load of scrap or my exhaust. i'll get a pic next time i have it on the hoist.

12-05-2008, 06:38 PM	#17
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,306	Your 4x4 already has a block in the back. What is the size of this block? If you have a 2 inch blok you can easily install a slightly larger block in the back to achieve the desired ride heigth. The factory used anywhere from 1 to 4 inch blocks in the back so finding the correct one would be easy to do. Salvage yards are full of them and you can get them cheap. You will drop about 40 bucks for new u-bolts though. This will provide you with the same ride you have now. You dont want to add anything taht will hinder your suspension performance. Shackle flips are an option as well, and then you can eliminate the block in the rear and still gain some lift. Lots of low dollar options here.

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